MITRE · 18 hours ago
Lead Systems Engineer
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation committed to addressing national challenges and ensuring the well-being of its employees. The Lead Systems Engineer will support projects focusing on systems architecture integration for PACAF intelligence and C2 systems, collaborating with military staff to design and implement integrated systems that meet project objectives.
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Responsibilities
Supporting multiple MITRE projects focusing on the systems architecture integration/convergence of PACAF intelligence, surveillance, and recognizance (ISR) and Command and Control (C2) systems with the Department of the Air Force (DAF) modernized IT initiatives
Collaborating both CONUS and OCONUS across the Pacific with technical and operational teams to design and implement integrated systems that meet project objectives and stakeholder requirements
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Computer), Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Proven experience with Department of the Air Force C2 missions and systems
Proven experience with US Department of Defense systems of systems integration, with a strong background in designing and implementing complex systems
Demonstrated knowledge in commercial and military modernized IT systems
Demonstrated knowledge in network and communication architectures
Track record of collaboration across multiple organizations
Flexible, self-starter with a desire to continually learn and master new concepts and technologies (“comfortable in discomfort”)
Active Top-Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) as well as NATO Secret
U.S. Citizenship required
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence
Preferred
Prior experience with ISR operations and capabilities (airborne and overhead)
Prior experience with C2 operations and capabilities
Prior experience with being in a forward command position
Demonstrated ability to facility, engage, and communicate across warfighter, acquisition, and headquarters communities
Current knowledge of emerging technology being adopted into acquisition programs and/or the INDOPACOM theater
Current knowledge of DAF IT modernization efforts and roadmaps
Demonstrated capability for strategic planning and ability to provide actionable plans to government sponsors
Master's degree in related field
Ability to travel for extended periods (2 weeks or greater) prior to relocation up to 50% of the time
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth
Hawaii Rotational Incentive program
Annual incentive as a lump sum payment
Company
MITRE
The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.05MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyMassachusetts Technology Collaborative
2023-07-27Grant
2023-06-08Grant· $2.05M
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