Cyber RF Engineer - Prototype & Field Testing Focus

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant Staff to support multidisciplinary research, development, integration, testing, and transition of cyber-electromagnetic warfare prototype capabilities from concept through field evaluation.

As an early-career professional, you will engage with technical staff, sponsors, and partners across government, industry, and academia, applying cyber, RF, EW, AI, and related technologies to national-security challenges and mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in cyber, electronic warfare, RF, DSP, software, AI/ML, or systems engineering.
• Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, C++, Java, or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, data analysis, programming, testing, and documentation of systems or prototypes.
• Apply established practices to complete defined technical tasks.
• Contribute to data collection, documentation, and deliverables for sponsors.
• Learn mission context, standards, and processes; communicate progress and risks.
• Collaborate with colleagues, sponsors, and stakeholders; assist new staff.

Skills

Programming in Python

C++/Java

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

STEM bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Linux

MATLAB

Git

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant Staff to support multidisciplinary research, development, integration, testing, and transition of cyber-electromagnetic warfare prototype capabilities from concept through field evaluation.

As an early-career professional, you will engage with technical staff, sponsors, and partners across government, industry, and academia, applying cyber, RF, EW, AI, and related technologies to national-security challenges and mission