Network Modeling, Simulation & Emulation Engineer

$95,000 - $143,000/Yr

MITRE Corporation - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Network Modeling, Simulation & Emulation Engineer at MITRE is responsible for conducting research, design, analysis, testing, and modeling of communications networks to address complex national challenges. This role involves working within a collaborative environment to support the development of innovative networking solutions, particularly in tactical environments, while also engaging in hands-on experimentation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support building & maintaining lab-based testbeds and conducting proof-of-concept experiments
• Model performance and behavior of networks in tactical environments
• Work with cyber and infrastructure automation technologies
• Research emerging technologies
• Assist MITRE staff in analyzing, modernizing, and advancing sponsor work programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience; or Master's degree; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
• Foundational knowledge of TCP/IP networking fundamentals and OSI stack, including wireless networking and modern network security
• Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Python
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Work well in a collaborative team environment with inter-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams
• Willingness to expand into and master network protocol, technology and skill areas listed above with which the candidate may not yet have experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Nice-to-haves

• MS or PhD in engineering discipline with 2+ years relevant experience
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across multiple organizations and engineering disciplines
• Experience with modeling and simulation of communications and networking, utilizing tools such as: EMANE, OPNET/Riverbed, and Exata
• Expertise in tactical network architectures, designs, and challenges; including familiarity with Naval or other DoD tactical networks
• Basic understanding of wireless communications fundamentals, such as link budget analysis
• Knowledge of DoD smart routing technologies such as DyNAMO, CaaS, etc.
• Experience with systems engineering processes for networking systems, e.g., requirements development & review, V&V, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth