Principal Hybrid SATCOM Solution Architect
MITRE
Summary
As an operator of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), MITRE staff are tasked with applying their skills to impact programmatic and technical decisions of highest importance to the nation. The Advanced Wireless & SATCOM Department, part of the MITRE Technology and Engineering Infrastructure, Networking, and Communications Division, provides premier communications network engineering services for customers at all classification levels.
Job description
Roles & Responsibilities
- Ability to work on a collaborative team and interface effectively with other teams across the company.
- Provide unbiased assessments of relevant market segments, government and commercial technologies, terminal and networking solutions, service models and procurement considerations.
- Lead engagements with government and industry that deepen the understanding of the potential for commercial capabilities to provide critical capabilities for government missions and associated challenges.
- Identify targeted opportunities for MITRE's SATCOM Labs to integrate, prototype and experiment with emerging technologies to validate concepts and reduce risk for USG.
- Partner with MITRE work leaders to develop and deliver relevant assessments and insight to effectively shape sponsor thinking and decision-making.
- Develop affordable Hybrid SATCOM terminal solutions that provide resilient connectivity throughout a range of conditions for ground, mobility, and aviation applications.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 10 years of related experience; or master's degree with 7 related years; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across multiple organizations and engineering disciplines.
- Understanding of commercial SATCOM architectures and service offerings.
- Familiarity with commercial and military SATCOM terminals, antennas, and other key technologies.
- Understanding of networks, especially layers 1-4 and 7 of the OSI model.
- Expertise in several technologies including but not limited to NGSO satellite communications, ground station as a service, mesh networking, edge computing platforms, network protocols, encryption, open architectures/standards, etc.
- Must have an active Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
- This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week on-site.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recognition as a thought leader in SATCOM or NGSO space capabilities among government, industry, or academia.
- Experience with antenna certification, terminal type certification, and EIRP Spectral Density (ESD) management.
- Experience with aviation SATCOM or in-flight connectivity (IFC).
- RF Modeling and Simulation, to include link budget, performance and capacity analysis.
- Experience in sponsor engagement and business development to include work shaping, work management, collaboration across internal and external organizations, and transitioning prototypes to operational use.
- Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 10 years of related experience; or master's degree with 7 related years; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
- Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across multiple organizations and engineering disciplines
- Understanding of commercial SATCOM architectures and service offerings
- Familiarity with commercial and military SATCOM terminals, antennas, and other key technologies
- Understanding of networks, especially layers 1-4 and 7 of the OSI model
- Expertise in several technologies including NGSO satellite communications, ground station as a service, mesh networking, edge computing platforms, network protocols, encryption, open architectures/standards
- Must have an active Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government issued Security Clearance
- Must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance
- This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week on-site
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits
- Meaningful Career Development
- Culture of Innovation
Company overview
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation that operates federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) for various U.S. government agencies. Founded in 1958, MITRE serves as a critical bridge between government requirements and technological innovation, providing objective analysis and solutions to complex national security and public interest challenges. The organization's work spans multiple domains including cybersecurity, aviation, healthcare, defense systems, and critical infrastructure protection. MITRE operates two primary FFRDCs: one for the Department of Defense and another for the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The corporation is renowned for developing technical standards and frameworks, most notably the MITRE ATT&CK framework for cybersecurity threat modeling. With a workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists, MITRE focuses on solving problems of national importance through applied research, systems engineering, and advanced technology development, maintaining strict objectivity by not manufacturing products or competing with private industry.