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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: The Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Survivable Communications Department (N131) as part of MITRE's AF Nuclear Enterprise Programs Division (N130) is seeking an Intermediate Engineering Assistant who has a desire to explore opportunities, evolve, and grow their professional career. MITRE's diversity of sponsor missions, research areas, and cross-corporate capabilities translates into hundreds of meaningful projects. We invite you to discover how your unique combination of strengths and experiences can benefit our work program in new ways! Roles & Responsibilities: + Collaborate with other engineering assistants and engineers in a team environment to develop and execute test procedures, prototype efforts, and design Identify and resolve integrated network hardware and software issues. + Accurately document procedures and results during testing and operations, and effectively communicate status updates to the engineering team. + Conduct operations and maintenance of Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Terminals. Basic Qualifications: + Typically requires 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. + Experience with military and/or commercial Beyond the Line of Sight (BLOS) Satellite Communications systems. + Proficiency with laboratory equipment, e.g. oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, multimeters. + Experience managing equipment repair and calibration with external service providers. + Familiarity with procedural testing and documenting prototyping efforts. + Experience with soldering and cable fabrication, ability to read, create, and communicate technical drawings. + Collaborative in a team setting. Ability to communicate technical topics with technicians and engineers. + Experience with network interface protocols and languages including TCP/IP, Serial, Ethernet, Python, SQL, or C. + Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications: + Active Top-Secret Clearance is preferrable. + Proven experience in managing and maintaining virtual environments. + Experience in troubleshooting and resolving issues in virtual environments. + Knowledge of system backup and recovery procedures. + Experience with MILSATCOM electronic and communication systems, including Milstar, AEHF, MMP, FOT, SCAMP, AF CPT, DMU SMART-T and the Mission Planning System + Knowledge of DoD and NISPOM network security requirements. + Comprehend functional block diagrams and technical orders for analysis, organizational level performance testing, and fault analysis. + Familiarity with basic data plotting and formatting in Excel, LabView, MATLAB, or Satellite Tool Kit (STK) is a plus. + Experience with cryptographic equipment, key material, and related devices. This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Secret This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Top Secret Work Location Type: Onsite MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. MITRE recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age; ancestry; color; family medical or genetic information; gender identity and expression; marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; and any other protected characteristics. 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