Wireless Communications & Signal Processing Engineer - Early Career

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Department Summary

The Electronic Systems Innovation Center is a leader in applying cutting edge technologies to solve the Nation’s toughest problems. MITRE's Communications, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) department specializes in complete analysis, design, and prototyping of wireless communications systems. We are seeking communications and signal processing engineers to support, lead, and provide strategic guidance for wireless communications programs.

Roles and Responsibilities

This position develops an ability for innovative thought, deep technical expertise, and knowledge of the challenges that will shape the development of cutting-edge resilient solutions in wireless communications for Government Sponsors. In this position, you will apply your technical expertise towards furthering the public good by developing, applying, and evaluating state-of-the-art communication technologies.

Typical projects include

End-to-end modeling and simulation (M&S) of commercial cellular physical layer signals to enable spectrum sharing innovation;Development of novel signal processing algorithms for improved signal detection in congested environments;Evaluation of different MIMO transmission schemes on throughput and interference management;Theoretical analysis for performance assessments of novel geolocation techniques;Waveform design and prototyping under challenging channel conditions;Prototyping, modification, and integration of open-source tools to showcase new application areas;

Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate

Technical acumen in communications and signal processing principles to help solve problems across application areasCollaborative working relationships with team members and department staffDesire for mentorship and continued technical growthComprehension of standards documents to inform M&S decision-makingContributions to help develop project proposals, including internal research and development (IR&D)Excellent written and oral communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied mathematics, physics, or related discipline;Experience in simulation and analysis software tools such as MATLAB or Python;Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances;Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearanceA technical background in at least 1 fundamental signal processing or communications domain such as:detection and estimation theorywaveform design, modulation theory, error control coding, information theorystochastic processes, propagation, channel estimation and equalizationreceiver design, interference cancellation, algorithm developmentsystem performance analysis, RF laboratory testingadvanced wireless protocols such as 5G NR, LTE, Wi-Fi, IoT, Bluetooth

Preferred Qualifications

MS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied mathematics, physics, systems engineering, or related discipline;3+ years of professional experience;Expertise in simulation and analysis software tools such as MATLAB or Python;Experience with laboratory testing and experimentation and working with and programming software defined radios (SDRs) using C/C++ or GNURadio;Leadership experience in technical innovation;Full responsibility for delivering technical reports, presentations, and/or code, including definition, completion, and technical quality.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Secret

Work Location Type

Hybrid

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