Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us. The Army Modernization Department is at the forefront of transforming how the Army develops and delivers capabilities to warfighters. The Department includes support to the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology ((ASA(ALT)), Army Futures Command (AFC), Army Research Lab, and the Army G8. The MITRE Project Lead for the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) will lead high visibility efforts with significant impact, will regularly engage with senior leaders to understand their priorities and shape work, and will be a strong collaborator across the Division, MNS, and industry. The project spans a number of exciting areas including: human machine integrated formations, air and missile defense, UAS/C-UAS, robotics, electronic warfare (EW), sensors, command and control (C2), networking, contested logistics, decision aids, rapid prototyping, mission engineering, system-of-system engineering, modeling & simulation, operational analysis, hardware and software in the loop, and experimentation. Roles and Responsibilities:
Primary interface to multiple senior sponsors within RCCTO
Define and lead fast-paced, high impact work in multiple areas including: human machine integrated formations, robotics, air and missile defense, contested logistics, command and control (C2), c-UAS, sensors, system-of-system engineering, operational analysis, lab and field experimentation
Identify high impact technologies both inside and outside of MITRE that are great candidates for rapid prototyping and experimentation and work with the sponsor to define and execute new efforts
Staff and lead a diverse 10-15 staff year MITRE team
Enable the Army’s transformation in key areas through impactful technical deliverables, briefings, reports, and Executive level recommendations to senior sponsors
Collaborate internally with other Project Leads, Department Managers, Chief Engineer, across MITRE MNS, MITRE Labs, and outside of MITRE with RCCTO, industry, and key stakeholders including Army Futures Command
Responsible for managing budget and delivering on time
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s 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
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
Experience interacting with senior sponsors and shaping high impact work
Adept at clearly communicating concise, actionable recommendations to Senior Leader
Strong, well-rounded technical leadership ability in one or more of the following areas: robotics, autonomy, mission/system-of-systems engineering, air and missile defense (sensors, fires, C2), operational analysis, communications & networking, command and control, or rapid prototyping
Ability to proactively identify and rapidly pursue new high-impact technical opportunities
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and operating in a fast-paced sponsor environment
Previous task or project leadership experience
Experience working with DoD
Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with the Army
Proven track record of establishing trusted relationships with General Officer / SES level sponsors, shaping new and existing work, and collaborating across MITRE
Knowledge of Army systems, science and technology efforts, and Program Managers especially in the areas of: robotics, autonomy, air and missile defense, contested logistics, EW, deep sensing, communications & networking, C2, hypersonics, and directed energy
Knowledge of Army Modernization and Transformation efforts
Track record of partnering with industry
Active Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain SCI
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
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