Principal PNT Systems Engineer

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Department Summary:

The N114 Resilient Warfighter Space Services Department is committed to delivering resilient space-based capabilities that enable successful joint warfighting across all domains. We achieve mission success by leveraging our operational understanding and technical expertise, our comprehensive view of the technology landscape, and our cross-enterprise connectivity. Our team conducts cutting-edge technical research and prototype development, providing senior government leaders with data-driven insights to advance space-based capabilities. Our diverse portfolio spans multiple missions, with a focus on resilient Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). As a major contributor to the Space Warfighting Division, N114 delivers resilient space-based solutions that enhance the effectiveness of joint warfighters across all domains.

As part of our team, you will tackle some of the nation's toughest technical challenges and advance a more capable, resilient space enterprise in the public interest. You will work closely with colleagues across MITRE and partner government organizations. In this role, you will serve as MITRE's PNT systems engineer support to Space Systems Command (SSC) MilComm and PNT (MCPNT).

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Serve as MITRE's engagement lead and principal technical advisor to MCPNT government leadership for PNT mission areas
• Engage senior sponsors, stakeholders, program managers, and external partners; communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations.
• Act as a subject matter expert in NAVWAR, GPS Enterprise Modernization, requirements, test and integration, futures, and alternative PNT technologies.
• Perform systems engineering trade studies; define requirements and architectures; and evaluate technologies to inform investment recommendations for the current GPS technical baseline and near-term/future PNT architectures.
• Recommend feasible integration actions, technical baseline changes, and technology insertion initiatives, advocate for these recommendations with stakeholders.
• Lead and collaborate within the MITRE team to assess proposed changes to the GPS Enterprise, identify concerns, and recommend solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a B.S degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related field; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Demonstrated technical depth in the field of GPS systems engineering.
• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and build collaboration across organizational units and leverage existing work to benefit other Sponsor needs.
• Ability to communicate highly conceptual or complex ideas.
• Critical thinking skills and proactive approach to research and problem-solving.
• This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to communicate complex issues with Government Program Office personnel.
• Demonstrated expertise in GPS Programs of Record - Control, Space and User Equipment - as well as alternative Space Based PNT capabilities.
• Proficiency in systems engineering principles (requirements analysis, risk management, verification/validation).

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

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

Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$171,500 - $214,500 - $257,500 Annual

Work Location Type:
Onsite

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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