Hardware Integration Specialist

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If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.The Mechanical and Reliability Department provides innovative solutions for electronic prototypes designed for advanced sensing, communication, and navigation systems. Areas of expertise include ground, airborne and shipboard systems. Engineers from the group are critical to all aspects of prototype or system development beginning with conceptual design, continuing through detail design, system integration and test, fabrication, and environmental testing. We provide technical guidance through rigorous analytical, physical, and computational methods with data driven products to enhance decision making and risk management.Roles & Responsibilities:MITRE is seeking a hands-on Engineering Assistant / Hardware Integration Specialist to support the design, integration, modification, testing, and sustainment of prototype and operational electronic systems. This role is ideal for a technically versatile practitioner who can bridge lab operations, hardware fabrication, electronics troubleshooting, RF test support, logistics, and field experimentation.The successful candidate will bring practical experience across electronic hardware integration, rapid prototyping, circuit analysis /debug, rework soldering, and precision test and measurement. This person will work closely with engineers and project teams to build, modify, evaluate, and transition hardware solutions in support of national security sponsors.Key Responsibilities:Support the integration, modification, and troubleshooting of modular electronic and RF hardware systemsAssess electronic prototype designs for viability and manufacturabilityIndependently analyze project scope, build/assemble electro-mechanical prototype hardware, make appropriate adjustments in the absence of detailed documentationPerform equipment testing, integration, and RF test support for developmental systemsTroubleshoot complex design issues, linearity/noise challenges and implementation constraints to ensure robust prototypesSupport breadboard testing, schematic component selection, and bench-level circuit debugConduct hands-on activities such as soldering, cable fabrication and hardware salvage/repairAssist with rapid prototyping efforts across electronics, packaging, and hardware system supportProvide operational support for fabrication labs, equipment calibration, and test environmentsCoordinate logistics activities including equipment tracking, lab inventory, and purchasingPrepare systems and hardware for field experiments, demonstrations, and sponsor engagementsPartner with multidisciplinary engineering teams to transition concepts into usable prototypes and technical capabilitiesDocument prototype hardware configurations, test procedures, integration findings, and sustainment recommendationsProvide technical guidance and mentorship for junior technical staffTravel for field testing and demonstration support up to 20% timeBasic Qualifications:Associate’s degree in engineering technology, electronics, or related field; equivalent practical experience may be consideredA minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.Demonstrated experience with electronics hardware integration and bench-level troubleshootingExperience supporting prototype development, equipment testing, or lab/fabrication operationsWorking knowledge of:Soldering and reworkCircuit Analysis and RF TheoryTest and measurement (expert in use of tools such as logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, waveform generator, network analyzer, EMI meter)RF test supportSystem integration and modificationStrong organizational skills and attention to detail functions of roleComfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapting to changing prioritiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearlyAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearancePer the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-sitePreferred Qualifications: Prior experience in a calibration, metrology, or military electronics maintenance environment.Experience supporting field experiments or deployed technical demonstrationsFamiliarity with RF systems, antennas, waveform test environments, or EW-related hardware.Experience in fabrication lab operations, electronics assembly, or environmental/test supportBackground in equipment repair, salvage, or sustainment engineeringExperience collaborating with engineers across mechanical, electrical, RF, and systems integration disciplinesThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):NoneThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):SecretSalary compensation range and midpoint:$100,000 - $125,000 - $150,000 AnnualWork Location Type:OnsiteIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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