Principal Embedded Engineer with Security Clearance

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If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a difference with us. MITRE''s Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Program is seeking an experienced engineer who can deliver technology protection expertise to the MDA Sponsor. The MDA Technology Protection Team ensures reliable and effective Anti-Tamper (AT) measures are affordably integrated into weapon systems exposed to reverse engineering opportunities such as battlefield loss and foreign military sales. We seek an experienced technical leader and a critical thinker with deep technical skills and a demonstrated track record of fostering, promoting, and fielding innovative ideas and solutions. The job is a Principal Electrical Engineer Step, preferably Huntsville, AL-based, position; this work location is required to effectively foster sponsor relationships and shape the work program. Job Responsibilities: * Work in concert the MDA government Sponsor, you will act as a technical advisor and lead a member of the MDA Anti-Tamper Evaluation Team (ATET).* Identify and definitize reverse engineering targets, provisos, and the drivers for Technology Protection designs.* Evaluate Anti-Tamper Objective Evidence.* Conduct AT engineering analysis and provide guidance to support the MDA Anti-Tamper Technical Agent (ATTA) and decision-makers.* Provide technical recommendations to government and contractor system and embedded security engineers.* Maintain technical and engineering expertise within the current technology protection domain by engaging with other services and agency''s technology protection subject matter experts and training. Minimum Qualifications: * Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor''s Engineering degree; or 8 years and a Master''s degree; or a PhD with 5 years'' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.* Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances. This position requires a minimum Top Secret. Required Qualifications: * BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security Engineering, or related technical degree.* Current TS and an ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance access.* Experience in one or more of the following: signal analysis, electronics design, FPGA design, integrated circuit design, or electromagnetic interference analysis.* Experience in one or more of the following: reverse engineering, vulnerability research, implant development, exploit development, technology security testing, technology security research, or technology security design evaluation.* Excellent written and verbal communications skills. PreferredQualifications: * MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security Engineering, or related technical degree and with at least 10 years of experience.* Current TS/SCI.* Experience with heterogenous integrated circuit integration, advanced integrated circuit packaging, or three-dimensional integrated circuits (3DIC).* Systems Engineering process and Integration Experience.* Experience with hardware component verification and validation or testing.* Familiarity with Anti-Tamper Technology, Techniques, Processes, and Export Control Policy.* Experience in reverse engineering, materiel exploitation, or side-channel analysis.* Anti-tamper training or certification(s) This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Salary compensation range and midpoint:$154,500 - $193,000 - $232,000 Annual Subject to all federal and state laws, rules and regulations, MITRE requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 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Created: 2025-11-15