Are you passionate about wireless technologies and cybersecurity? MITRE is seeking a talented Wireless Security Engineer to join its team in McLean, Virginia. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge wireless security solutions, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to mission-critical projects that strengthen national security and technological innovation. If you have a strong background in wireless networks, security protocols, and risk assessment, this role offers a rewarding career path with competitive compensation of up to $133,000 annually.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | MITRE |
| Role | Wireless Security Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or related field (relevant experience may be considered) |
| Job Location | McLean, Virginia, USA |
| Salary | Up to $133,000 per year |
| Work Type | Hybrid / On-site (as per business requirements) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Defense & Research |
Job Description
MITRE’s Electronic Systems Security department is seeking to hire talented and creative engineers with a focus on embedded wireless systems and protocols to support advanced research and development projects of national significance.
Qualified candidates will join a department with deep technical expertise across many embedded security disciplines including software vulnerability research and reverse engineering, hardware reverse engineering, secure computing, and implementation security. This multi-disciplinary wireless security team applies deep understanding of advanced wireless network technologies, including 5G cellular, to instrument, analyze, and evaluate wireless technologies through hands-on experimentation and prototype development.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Engineers in this role will develop and apply their technical expertise to:
- Research and develop new approaches and countermeasures for emerging security threats to wireless systems
- Design and build prototypes to demonstrate advanced capabilities
- Perform hands-on functional and security assessments of wireless systems and implementations
- Develop software for interfacing with and controlling lab equipment for data collection, measurement, and analysis
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field with less than 1 year of related experience
- Must be US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD Secret security clearance
- Experience with software design in languages such as Python, C/C++, or Rust for PCs and embedded systems
- Familiarity with foundational communications, networking, and/or signal processing concepts
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS, or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field
- Familiarity and/or experience with one or more of the following technical areas:
- Software development practices including design and code reviews, testing and regression, revision control, and user documentation
- Software-defined radio usage
- Networking and/or wireless communications protocol stack(s)
- Cryptography and security concepts such as key-agreement protocols, authentication, encryption, etc.
- System security assessment: e.g., protocol reverse engineering, vulnerability discovery/assessment
- AI model development / training
Selection Process
- Application Submission
- Resume Screening
- Technical Assessment
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Technical Panel Interview
- Background Verification
- Final HR Discussion
- Offer Letter & Onboarding
How to Apply
- Visit the official MITRE careers website
- Search for the “Wireless Security Engineer” position in McLean
- Review the job requirements and responsibilities
- Prepare and update your resume
- Complete the online application form
- Upload your resume and required documents
- Submit your application
- Monitor your email for further communication from the recruitment team
