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Senior Advisor-536430-A
Delaware Nation Industries
Arlington, VA
…agencies, and Congress, OBO sets worldwide priorities for the design, construction, acquisition, maintenance, use, and sale of real properties and the use of sales proceeds. As the single…
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Senior Program Manager F-16 WAM (Top Secret)- 211
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WPAFB, OH
Assist to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate solutions for project / program efforts; provide expert-level issue resolution and recommendation support to…
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Transportation Design Project Manager
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GREEN BAY, WI
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United States
End-to-End Engagement: Lead the delivery of customer projects from discovery and roadmap design through implementation, enablement, and optimization.
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Senior Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Atlanta, GA
- $110,000 to $140,000 USD / year
This position offers the opportunity to serve as a Project Manager or Lead Electrical Engineer on complex building projects while partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver…
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Senior Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Austin, TX
- $110,000 to $140,000 USD / year
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Senior Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Philadelphia, PA
- $110,000 to $140,000 USD / year
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Senior Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Des Moines, IA
- $110,000 to $140,000 USD / year
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Senior Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Baltimore, MD
- $110,000 to $140,000 USD / year
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Senior Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Las Vegas, NV
- $110,000 to $140,000 USD / year
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Senior Electrical Engineer
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Denver, CO
- $110,000 to $140,000 USD / year
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Senior Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Dallas, TX
- $110,000 to $140,000 USD / year
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Land Development / Project Manager
GPAC
San Jose, CA
- $120,000 to $160,000 USD / year
We are seeking an experienced Professional Engineer (PE) to join our Land Development team as a Project Manager. This role is ideal for a motivated professional looking for long-term…
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Lead the Mechanical Department | Chicago | $150K-$180K + Bonus
GPAC
Schaumburg, IL
- $150,000 to $180,000 USD / year
Ready to lead a mechanical department and help shape its future?
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Mechanical Director | MEP Building Systems
GPAC
Houston, TX
- $160,000 to $195,000 USD / year
Meaningful project ownership: Guide mechanical design from early planning through construction, with authority over quality and delivery.
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Fitzemeyer & Tocci
Portsmouth, NH
- $190,000 to $250,000 USD / year
Lead complex MEP/FP engineering projects from design through construction.
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Denver, CO
Lead engineering efforts across a variety of infrastructure projects, from initial planning and design through construction.
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Walnut Creek, CA
- $170,000 to $225,000 USD / year
…services that help clients make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle, from initial site selection through design and construction. By combining site characterization,…
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Senior Web Platform Engineer
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
The Senior Web Platform Engineer is the technical lead and co-owner of Advancement's web platforms and supporting technologies. This role combines hands-on back-end web development and…
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Senior AI Data Solutions Engineer
Air Methods
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- $137,000 USD / year
This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. The Senior AI Solutions Engineer provides technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to other team members and may lead project…
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Sr Principal Engineer - HSE Global Facilities Delivery
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Pleasant Prairie, WI
…is accomplished through a highly leveraged organization of design, construction and qualification…
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APPLETON, WI
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Electrical Engineer
Bonneville Power Administration
Vancouver, WA
…Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Electrical Engineer position will serve as a lead engineer on quality assurance, failure analysis and safety related testing of the high…
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Port of Seattle
Seattle, WA
Leader – You demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills, with the ability to serve as an expert advisor, evaluate and develop project managers, and lead multidisciplinary…
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Engineer - Project Controls
Lilly
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The Advisor, Project Controls Engineer is the central steward for project controls functions within Global Facilities Delivery (GFD). This role ensures best-in-class practices in budgeting,…

The Mitre Corporation

Advanced Ground System Engineer

Chantilly, VA, United States

$146,400 - $183,000 - $219,600 Annual

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Pay: $146,400 - $183,000 - $219,600 Annual
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies – collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose - and help shape the future.

Department Summary:

The Systems and Operations Department (L626) within MITRE's Systems Engineering Division in the Center for Engineering and Analysis delivers mission-focused solutions through multidisciplinary systems engineering. Its work spans mission integration, lifecycle systems engineering, and acquisition systems engineering, helping government sponsors improve complex systems and operational mission effectiveness.

Roles & Responsibilities:

MITRE is seeking a technically exceptional Lead Space System Engineer to support the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Advanced Systems & Technology Directorate (AS&T) Accelerate System Program Office (XSPO). AS&T serves as a key engine for the NRO’s future capabilities, advancing the research, prototyping, experimentation, and transition of breakthrough technologies that shape the next generation of overhead reconnaissance and intelligence systems. A Lead supporting AS&T/XSPO execution will help guide the technical vision, development strategy, and integration of advanced space, ground, and data capabilities that strengthen the NRO’s long-term mission advantage. This includes driving innovation across future architectures, accelerating the maturation of emerging technologies, and aligning technical investments to meet evolving national security and intelligence needs.

The selected candidate will be expected to:

Provide strategic and technical guidance as a trusted advisor to the XSPO Technical Director and help shape the full scope of work supporting AS&T’s publicly recognized mission of advancing next-generation overhead intelligence capabilities through research, prototyping, experimentation, and technology transition
Define and execute technical objectives based on sponsor priorities and mission outcomes, with emphasis on areas where MITRE can provide high-value support to future architecture development, advanced concept evaluation, risk reduction, acquisition, and the maturation of emerging technologies for operational transition
Translate overall project strategy into clear, actionable outcomes, deliverables, technical assessments, architecture products, and engineering recommendations that support AS&T’s role in shaping future space, ground, communications, and data capabilities
Identify and integrate relevant research, innovation, and experimentation from across MITRE, including internal research and development programs, to strengthen sponsor decision-making in areas such as advanced sensors, resilient architectures, autonomy, AI/ML-enabled mission applications, data exploitation, and other mission-enabling technologies associated with XSPO’s innovation portfolio
Support the assessment of emerging technologies and mission concepts by leading studies, trade analyses, technical evaluations, and prototype-informed recommendations that help determine feasibility, mission utility, architectural compatibility, and transition potential
Collaborate with Government officials, FFRDC’s, support contractors and industry to determine future technology development within determined budgets and schedules.

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of related education and work experience in a relevant engineering discipline (Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.), Computer Science, or related technical field.
Experience in all aspects of space systems engineering, including architecture, engineering design, and engineering analysis.
Knowledge of core space system segments (space, ground, transport, launch, etc.) at the enterprise, SoS, system, and subsystem levels.
Ability to clearly explain complex concepts to customers and fellow employees.
A self-starter able to provide independent evaluation and analysis of emerging sensor technologies and spearhead new efforts.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills.
Ability to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing program office sponsor and customer needs.
Problem-solving, analytical, and innovation mindset.
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters of Science or Ph.D. degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Aerospace Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.), Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
Knowledge of various sensor types with ability to evaluate and make recommendations to implement new technologies.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Not Applicable

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$146,400 - $183,000 - $219,600 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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Cybersecurity
Microsoft Office
Research
Liaise with government officials
Computer science
Communication skills
Time management
Project management
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