Joint Fires Systems Integration Engineer

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MITRE | Europe & Africa Regional Operations (N552) delivers mission-driven innovation and operational advantage across one of the world's most dynamic security environments. Based in Stuttgart, Germany, and operating alongside U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), our team works at the intersection of allied defense strategy, advanced technologies, and coalition readiness.

As a forward-deployed team embedded with senior leadership at USEUCOM and partner commands, we play a critical role in enhancing joint and combined warfighting capabilities across domains-from integrated fires and operational C2 to multi-domain awareness and theater-level experimentation. By partnering with the U.S. Department of Defense, NATO, and key allies across Europe and Africa, we bring cutting-edge solutions to today's most complex operational challenges-while strategically positioning the force for future competition and conflict.

N552 bridges real-world operational gaps with data-informed analysis, coalition interoperability efforts, and system-of-systems integration. We support live operations, joint exercises, and future force design while shaping the development and application of emerging defense technologies across the theater. This is hands-on work in a high-stakes region-delivering mission impact where it matters most.

If you're ready to contribute to national and allied security at the operational edge-across some of the most strategically vital terrain on Earth-join N552 and help shape the future of integrated deterrence in Europe and Africa.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a key member of MITRE's Europe & Africa Regional Operations team, you will serve as a mission integrator and trusted advisor to USEUCOM leadership. You will help drive the integration of advanced operational concepts and technologies that strengthen the command's ability to plan and execute Joint All-Domain Fires (JADF) alongside NATO and partner nations.

Working with a geographically distributed MITRE team, you will help define the operational future of integrated targeting and joint fires-supporting efforts that range from strategic concept development to hands-on experimentation and system integration.

Key Activities:

• Lead and support tabletop exercises (TTX) to analyze and evolve EUCOM's integrated fires and targeting processes, comparing current realities with future joint and coalition concepts.
• Enable systems integration of Joint Fires Network (JFN) capabilities across USEUCOM, leveraging lessons learned from INDOPACOM and aligning with cross-CCMD operational architectures.
• Adapt and tailor JFN implementation for EUCOM based on emerging experimentation insights and operational needs.
• Define Theater-Integrated Joint Fires Cell (IJFC) skillsets, workflows, and enabling technologies in support of joint and coalition all-domain operations.
• Integrate JFN into the broader EUCOM architecture, including emerging initiatives such as EMTEC, Maven Smart Systems, Thunderforge, and other Modeling & Simulation (M&S) tools.
• Align JFN capabilities with NATO processes and service component plans to ensure interoperability and operational effectiveness.

Additional Role Expectations

Team Leadership

• Lead daily execution of EUCOM mission objectives in coordination with MITRE project leadership.
• Define impactful, FFRDC-appropriate tasks and ensure timely delivery of relevant, data-driven products.
• Proactively collaborate across MITRE projects and sponsor organizations to maximize value and unity of effort.

Domain & Technical Competence

Demonstrated experience with:

• Joint Fires and All-Domain Fires doctrine and application.
• NATO and coalition interoperability frameworks.
• Operational requirement development and C2 systems integration.

Interpersonal Skills

• Engage as a proactive, solutions-oriented team member.
• Partner effectively with senior military leaders and action officers.
• Communicate complex operational and engineering topics clearly to diverse audiences.

Collaboration

• Work within a high-functioning team that draws on MITRE's deep technical bench and R&D pipeline.
• Collaborate with operational planners, engineers, international program specialists, and acquisition experts to deliver mission-relevant outcomes.

Senior Sponsor Engagement

• Operate confidently with U.S. and allied senior military leaders, government officials, and commercial stakeholders to drive trust and shared objectives.

Flexibility

• Navigate shifting priorities and evolving sponsor needs with agility.
• Leverage MITRE's reach-back capabilities to bring forward the right expertise at the right time.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS in a technical discipline, such as Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Computer), Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields; or BA in International Relations, International Security, Management, or 6 years and Masters; or equivalent combination of related work experience and education.
• Willingness to relocate to Stuttgart, Germany
• Interest in team leadership opportunities
• Familiarity with Department of Defense military missions
• Strong system-of-systems engineering experience across weapon systems and mission sets
• Prior experience with US Department of Defense systems of systems integration
• Effective and influential oral communications skills
• Strong written communications skills
• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field
• Five years' experience in Command and Control processes, architectures, and systems.
• Experience as an enterprise architect or systems of systems integrator
• Current knowledge of C2 and/or intelligence concepts/programs
• Strong knowledge in operational air and missile defense concepts and tactics
• Understanding of best-practices for layered C2 and defense constructs across services
• Additional clearances: NATO SECRET
• Familiarity with MITRE project management processes, capabilities, and associated tools
• Demonstrated capability for strategic planning and ability to provide actionable plans to government sponsors

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

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

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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