Applied Mathematician to Support Communications, Navigation, and Timing Engineering (Summer 2026 start, PhD Preferred) Job at The MITRE Corporation, McLean, VA

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  • The MITRE Corporation
  • McLean, VA

Job Description

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. 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 navigation + Techniques for detecting, locating, and identifying signals Basic 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 tools + Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance + Desire to apply a strong math background to real-world applications and to develop skills in communications, navigation, and timing + This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site Preferred Qualifications: + PhD in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a related discipline + Experience with applying theory to real world applications + Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills + The ability to build collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationships with people of different backgrounds 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): Secret Salary compensation range and midpoint: $101,000 - $126,500 - $152,000 Annual Work Location Type: Hybrid It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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