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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 MITRE Corporation’s All-Domain Integration (ADI) Department (N163) supports development and delivery of modernized command, control, communications and battle management capability for the DAF to support CJADC2. ADI’s focus is to (1) develop joint, all-domain operational concepts; (2) mature these concepts through realizable architectures; and (3) transition the developed capabilities to the warfighter. This involves the near-term modernization of fielded capabilities and development of next generation warfighter operations in all phases of systems evolution: from concept exploration, through experimentation and fielding. To achieve this broad set of outcomes for our Government Sponsors, the ADI seeks staff that have knowledge or interest in several related areas of expertise, including multi-domain sensor operations and architectures; Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) integration and exploitation; end-to-end kill chain integration and assessment; and platform integration. These domain competencies are complemented by a variety of technical skills which enable program execution and include systems engineering, modeling & simulation, and software and hardware prototyping. MITRE and the ADI department work hand-in-hand with Government sponsors and the warfighter to serve as technical advisors bringing domain experience and state-of-the-art solutions to their most demanding operational challenges. Successful candidates will join our team and immediately begin tackling emerging, high-priority challenges in the areas of Combined Joint, All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2). Roles & Responsibilities: MITRE’s Integrated All Domain Effects Division (N160) and All Domain Integration Department (N163) has an open position for a interoperability focused software engineer. The successful candidate will apply their skills across our DoD work program to develop capabilities to enable tactical system interoperability. Key responsibilities include: + guiding DoD roadmap for data interoperability within and across services as an enabler for joint all domain command and control (JADC2) + serving as a thought leader in advanced tactical data messaging and cross-platform networking concepts engaging with sponsors and within MITRE to analyze operational requirements, address communications challenges, and apply sound technology solutions to benefit sponsor mission outcomes + applying systems engineering, data science, and data modeling techniques to shape the development of messaging protocols and transformations necessary to interoperate across heterogeneous networks + contributing to the development of open messaging standards and provide verification and validation methods of vendor implementations + leading working groups or studies covering multiple engineering domains with a diverse team, creating timely and actionable recommendations to shape DoD strategy, and collaborating across multiple stakeholders to create optimized solutions to national problems Basic Qualifications: + Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a BS in a technical discipline, such as Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Computer), Physics, Statistics, Mathematics; or 8 years and Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. + An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to be cleared for Special Access Programs. + Proven track record in making technical contributions for system integration efforts + Experience with software-defined radio systems + Experience with tactical data links, data forwarding, network routing and transport protocols, topology management, XML technologies, and distributed computing + Strong sponsor engagement and communication skills and experience in sensitive, high-risk customer context + Strong written and oral communications skills including demonstrated ability to articulate complex topics to sponsors and staff. + For staff not located in Bedford, ability to travel 30% until suitable facilities are available + This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site Preferred Qualifications: + Active TS/SCI SAP clearance + BS or equivalent and 20+ more years of experience in relevant domain/role + Strong knowledge of the DoD and DAF sponsor space and missions + Extensive experience with IFDL, MADL, Link 16 and UCI + Extensive experience with radio integration with air and ground platforms + Experience with operational experimentation This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI 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 Salary compensation range and midpoint: $171,500 - $214,500 - $257,500 Annual Work Location Type: Hybrid MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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