Systems Engineering - Defense

MITRE Nuclear Enterprise Engineer

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MITRE's Nuclear Enterprise division is looking for engineers with firsthand knowledge of how these systems actually work in practice. Your work will directly guide large-scale acquisitions and shape capabilities across the nuclear enterprise.

We have immediate openings at MITRE's Bedford, MA location supporting Department of Defense sponsors.

Serve as a multi-discipline systems engineer with a primary focus on the NC2 and NC3 operational domain

Address operational challenges in nuclear command and control, drawing on your direct mission experience

Define and evaluate potential NC3 future architectures for near-term implementation and long-term positioning

Address international security problems in the context of nuclear enterprise modernization

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related engineering discipline; or PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

• 5–8 years working directly within the NC2/NC3 mission area — as a military operator (e.g., STRATCOM, AFGSC, Navy SSBN/SSGN, airborne NC3 platforms), an acquisition or requirements professional, or a defense contractor supporting NC3 programs
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI and SAP
• This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week on-site in Bedford, MA

Prior military service in a nuclear-related role — e.g., USAF 13N (Nuclear and Missile Operations), 21M (Munitions and Missile Maintenance), submarine warfare officer, or airborne NC3 crew — or equivalent civilian/contractor experience

Familiarity with NC3 systems and programs such as MEECN, AEHF, E-6B TACAMO, or related survivable communications architectures

Master's degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline

Current/active Top Secret clearance

Familiarity with MITRE's existing nuclear enterprise work

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): SAP, Top Secret/SCI

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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