Applied Mathematician--Communications, Navigation, and Timing Engineering (PhD Preferred)

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If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.Department Summary:Do you enjoy applying mathematics to real world problems? Are you interested in identifying and solving challenging mathematical problems that form the basis for solutions in communications, navigation, and timing?MITRE is a not-for-profit company dedicated to solving problems for a safer world. Among our many work programs are large programs in GPS, navigation, timing, and communications. MITRE has a long and distinguished history in these fields including our contributions to the design of new GPS signals, the development of software radio GPS receivers, the development of novel satellite navigation receivers, the development of tools and techniques to support low probability of intercept communications, and algorithms and techniques used to reduce interference for receivers. Some highlights of our work in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) can be found here.Roles & Responsibilities:MITRE’s Communications, SIGINT, and PNT department is looking for talented mathematicians and applied mathematicians who are interested in joining our team and leveraging their strong mathematics background to help solve important problems in electrical engineering. In this position, you will apply your technical expertise towards furthering the public good by developing, applying, and evaluating state-of-the art navigation and communication technologies, such as:State of the art signal processing algorithms for navigation and communication systems (radio navigation, wireless communications, vision navigation, etc.)Next generation signals for communications, satellite, and radio navigationTechniques for detecting, locating, and identifying signalsBasic Qualifications:Requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree (MS, PhD) with relevant experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.Experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, or other modeling and data analysis software toolsAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearanceDesire to apply a strong math background to real-world applications and to develop skills in communications, navigation, and timingThis position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-sitePreferred Qualifications: PhD in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a related disciplineExperience with applying theory to real world applicationsExcellent communication, presentation, and writing skillsThe ability to build collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationships with people of different backgroundsThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):SecretThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):NoneSalary compensation range and midpoint:$103,600 - $129,500 - $155,400 AnnualWork Location Type:HybridIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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