Engineer or Physicist in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (Summer 2026 Start)

The MITRE Corporation • Bedford, MA • 17h ago

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.

Department Summary:

MITRE is at the leading edge in solving problems in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). PNT systems, such as GPS, atomic clocks, and inertial guidance, provide vital services to humanity in a wide array of fields, including emergency services, power grids, trade, and more. This entry-level position for an engineer or physicist with a desire to learn at a world respected PNT leader can be the first step on your PNT journey. Come join us at MITRE, a not-for-profit company dedicated to solving problems for a safer world.

Typical projects include:

Performing detailed modeling and simulation of navigation system performance

Prototyping waveforms or algorithms in software defined radios

Testing and evaluating leading edge hardware in PNT, both in the lab and in the field

Roles & Responsibilities:

Modeling, simulation, and analysis of PNT technologies

Testing of PNT technologies and data analysis of experimental results

Play a key technical role on one or more projects within MITRE's existing PNT work program

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience

Currently pursuing (or recently received) a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar fields

Experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, or other modeling and data analysis software tools

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance

Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance

Strong technical background with experience in technologies related to PNT such as:

detection and estimation theory

waveform design, modulation theory, error control coding, information theory

stochastic processes, propagation, channel estimation and equalization

receiver design, interference cancellation, algorithm development

guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar fields.

Experience with data analysis, and field or lab testing equipment

Experience using software development tools like Docker and Git

Experience with laboratory testing and experimentation and working with and programming software defined radios (SDRs) using C/C++ or GNURadio

Experience developing technical reports, presentations, and/or code

Ability to obtain a Top Secret or higher clearance

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

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$85,500 - $107,000 - $128,500 Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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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Benefits information may be found here (https://careers.mitre.org/us/en/benefits) .

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