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# NC2/NC3 Systems Engineer

- **Company:** MITRE Corporation
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $162,400.0 - $203,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, SAP (Applications)
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3369522733&tx=JL7973FFJ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Typically requires a Typically requires a 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.
 * Demonstrated ability to operate independently, adapt to evolving sponsor requirements, and deliver in ambiguous environments
 * Strong communication skills with experience briefing senior military or civilian leadership
 * Must have an active Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI w/SAP 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 requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site., * Prior assignment at a Combatant Command or Joint Staff level (STRATCOM, AFGSC, OSD, DTRA, or similar)
 * Familiarity with NC3 systems and programs such as NAOC, AEHF, E-6B TACAMO, or related survivable communications architectures
 * Experience with DoD acquisition regulations, JROC/requirements processes, or NC3 modernization programs
 * Prior leadership experience in a technical or operational context
 * Familiarity with MITRE's existing nuclear enterprise work

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

SAP, Top Secret/SCI

## Description

* Serve as a multi-discipline systems engineer with a primary focus on the NC2 and NC3 operational domain
 * Address operational challenges in nuclear command and control, drawing on your direct mission experience
 * Define and evaluate potential NC3 future architectures for near-term implementation and long-term positioning
 * Provide leadership and unbiased advice to DoD sponsors across a broad spectrum of issues
 * Apply advanced capabilities and technology to real-world operational needs
 * Address international security problems in the context of nuclear enterprise modernization


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