RF Spectrum Engineer, Lead

The MITRE Corporation•Boulder, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

MITRE is seeking an RF Spectrum Engineer to provide technical leadership across multiple spectrum sharing and testing activities in support of government efforts to more effectively utilize the electromagnetic environment. This position is focused on evaluating spectrum coexistence, compatibility, interference risk, and operational performance across diverse RF systems, platforms, and networks. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in executing and leading testing and evaluation efforts in RF engineering and spectrum analysis and will more broadly require familiarity with best practices in areas such as systems engineering and spectrum management. This role will lead studies and engineering evaluations involving commercial and government systems, with emphasis on understanding how systems interact in complex spectrum environments.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
A technical background in at least 1 fundamental signal processing domain such as: system performance analysis, RF laboratory testing, detection and estimation theory, electromagnetics and antenna design, waveform design, modulation theory, error control coding, information theory, stochastic processes, propagation, channel estimation and equalization, receiver design, interference cancellation, algorithm development, advanced wireless protocols such as 5G NR, LTE, Wi-Fi, IoT, Bluetooth
Strong background in test, evaluation, and analysis of RF systems
Strong background in analysis, modeling, and simulation of RF systems
Experience in analytical software development languages such as MATLAB or Python
Experience assessing commercial and government wireless systems in varied spectrum environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and presentation development.
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, systems engineering, or related discipline
8+ years of professional experience in RF engineering, spectrum engineering, electromagnetic compatibility, or related analytical engineering work.
Full responsibility for delivering technical reports, presentations, and/or code, including definition, completion, and technical quality
Experience evaluating spectrum coexistence, interference mechanisms, and compatibility across multiple systems or platforms.
Experience conducting studies involving coexistence between commercial wireless technologies and government communication, radar, or platform systems.
Familiarity with spectrum regulations, allocation frameworks, and supportability considerations relevant to government and commercial systems.
Familiarity with software-defined radios, adaptive communications, electronic protection, or dynamic spectrum access concepts.
Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools such as Sionna, MATLAB, Simulink, STK, HFSS, CST, Wireless InSite, SEAMCAT, HTZ communications, or similar.
Ability to obtain Top Secret or higher clearance

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead spectrum sharing test, design, and deployment activities of technical teams from federal agencies, commercial industry, and academia.
Define and execute technical analysis methodologies to determine compatibility of spectrum-dependent systems across commercial and government use cases
Prepare high quality technical reports, trade studies, engineering recommendations, and sponsor briefings based on analytical findings.
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies that could be utilized to address spectrum coexistence problems
Provide strategic oversight and manage concurrent components of a broader spectrum-based work program, synchronizing work products across different tasks and organizations