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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Engineer or Physicist to join a Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) team in Bedford, MA. This role focuses on modeling, simulation, prototyping, and testing of PNT systems (e.g., GPS, atomic clocks, inertial guidance, software-defined radios). The position is onsite (minimum 3 days per week) and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

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Key responsibilities

• Perform detailed modeling, simulation, and analysis of navigation and PNT system performance
• Prototype waveforms or algorithms in software-defined radios (SDRs)
• Test and evaluate PNT hardware in lab and field environments; analyze experimental data
• Contribute technically to one or more projects within the PNT program
• Produce technical reports, presentations, and reproducible analysis/code

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Basic qualifications

• Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field
• Practical experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar modeling/data-analysis tools
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Strong technical background with familiarity in one or more of:
  • detection and estimation theory
  • waveform design, modulation theory, error control coding, information theory
  • stochastic processes, propagation, channel estimation and equalization
  • receiver design, interference cancellation, algorithm development
  • guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)

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Preferred qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant field
• Experience with field or laboratory testing equipment and data analysis
• Familiarity with software development tools such as Git and Docker
• Experience programming SDRs (GNURadio, C/C++) and conducting laboratory experiments
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical reports and presentations
• Ability to obtain Top Secret or higher clearance (preferred)

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Location, work type & compensation

• Location: Bedford, MA (on-site; minimum 3 days per week)
• Employment type: Full-time or Contractor (per role needs)
• Security: Requires ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
• Salary range (provided): $89,200 — $133,800 per year (midpoint: $111,500)
• Note: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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Why apply

• Work on nationally significant PNT problems (GPS, clocks, inertial systems, SDRs)
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and researchers in a mission-focused environment
• Opportunities for technical growth, publication, and clearance-based work

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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