Lead Communications Engineer
2 months ago
Department Summary:
The Theater Command and Control and Homeland Defense Department leads projects and initiatives directly related to the overall Homeland / Air Defense mission. This includes the technology and operational aspects of several sensor and command and control systems in response to the Theater and Homeland air threats (aircraft, cruise missiles, and uncrewed aircraft systems). The N123 activities work across all aspects of the joint engagement sequence to decrease response time and improve mission effectiveness. Across the Department, our goal is to ensure sponsor’s ability to rapidly identify, characterize, and respond to threats to Air Operations.
Roles & Responsibilities:
MITRE's Theater Command and Control (C2)/Homeland Defense (N123) Department is seeking a Lead Systems or Communications Engineer with knowledge of DoD Data Links and Combat Identification capabilities in support of the Battle Control System. This candidate will work closely with the Project Leader and Associate Project Leader to lead the Link 16 Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) upgrade associated with the Battle Control System – Fixed (BCS-F) and during the transition to incorporate the Advanced Battle Management system (ABMS) / Cloud Based Command and Control (CBC2) systems. These systems focus on the technological modernization of the existing system of record responsible for Continental United States Air Defense and Air Sovereignty.
This position offers a unique opportunity to deliver individual technical contributions with high stakeholder visibility. The work program includes systems engineering and digital engineering methodologies as well as traditional acquisition technical subject matter expertise areas. Specific technical areas of interest include Link 11, Link 16, Link 22, commercial and Mode 5 IFF, and FAA Next Generation.
Serve as subject matter expert in the following skillsets: communications, test, and fielding
Technical analysis for AF System Integration Test (AFSIT) and issue resolution
Subject matter input for digital engineering team to incorporate data link functionality
Subject matter input for software team working automated data link testing
Perform studies/impact analysis on data link changes and future data link migrations needed
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, communications, or similar field with 8 years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD TS/SCI clearance
Demonstrated ability to deep-dive into technical, strategic, and programmatic aspects of work programs to suggest solutions and enable outcomes
Demonstrated ability to apply extensive in-depth conceptual, practical, and technical knowledge within the field of data links, combat identification, and command and control capabilities
Ability to work independently in complex situations and lead small teams
Ability to understand software programs
Good communication skills, ability to interact with customers and comfortable working with senior military officers
Willingness to travel 20-30%, predominantly for events like system certification testing
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience or training in Link 16 and data link communications network design, configuration, or operations
Experience or training in IFF Mode 5 and Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast standards and operations
Some experience with Java or Python
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):
Top Secret/SCI
Work Location Type:
Hybrid
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