Non-Kinetic Operations Engineer

Non-Kinetic Operations Engineer

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The Cyber Effects and Information Warfare department (N165) is well positioned to advise US Air Force, Joint Partners, and USCYBERCOM, deliver critical platforms, effects, weapons, and enhance national security operations to provide a combat ready cyber force to defeat peer threats, and provide freedom of action in and dominate the cyber domain. The department staff work across AFLCMC/HNC acquisition program offices and with the 16th Air Force to refine operational requirements for acquisitions, identify capabilities for transition, and work to deliver those capabilities to warfighters.

Strategic objectives for the department include the following:

• Develop non-kinetic EW effects, infrastructure, and globally available capabilities to improve munitions efficiency, increase war fighting asset survivability, and hold adversary capabilities at risk.
• Establish global, all domain situational awareness and C2 for dynamic operations across the competition continuum.
• Accelerate operational adoption of non-kinetic capabilities from DoD, industry, and university labs to enhance warfighter readiness and resiliency.

MITRE is seeking highly technical Non-Kinetic Operations Engineers to support advanced systems engineering, non-kinetic operations, and applied research initiatives. These roles combine expertise in non-kinetic operations, secure systems engineering, and mission-focused engineering to develop and assess resilient capabilities supporting operational non-kinetic missions. Successful candidates will help drive the development of secure, scalable, and mission-ready communications architectures while supporting operational analysis, infrastructure defense, and operational resiliency efforts.

Roles & Responsibilities: MITRE is seeking strong technical candidates with backgrounds in non-kinetic operations, radio frequency (RF) engineering, computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, communications systems, or related disciplines to join a mission-first team of trusted advisors focused on non-kinetic operations, secure communications, cyber resiliency, and operational mission capabilities. Candidates should possess a strong interest in applying broad systems engineering expertise with deep technical background knowledge to emerging technologies in support of non-kinetic missions.

In this role, they will:

• Perform operational analysis in collaboration with system owners, operators, engineers, and multidisciplinary technical teams to deliver resilient mission-focused solutions
• Support applied research and development activities responsive to sponsor technical gaps and operational challenges
• Design, develop, implement, and assess systems supporting operational mission objectives and technology innovation initiatives
• Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and improved operational resiliency across non-kinetic operations and development workflows
• Develop prototypes, tools, and workflows involving radio frequency emulation systems
• Research and evaluate emerging non-kinetic technologies
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, assessments, demonstrations, testing reports, and operational briefings to sponsors and leadership
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to engineering and non-kinetic operations teams
• Work independently to rapidly learn and apply new technologies, platforms, security methodologies, and technical techniques in evolving mission environments

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or 3 years with a PhD and relevant experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
• Proven experience in systems engineering, cybersecurity engineering, networking, or infrastructure engineering supporting secure or mission-critical environments
• Practical knowledge of RF and networking fundamentals
• Familiarity with non-kinetic operations concepts and objectives
• Demonstrated…