Defense Systems Analysis Scientist

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 145,200 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision plans

MIT-funded pension

401(k) matching

Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental,

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Systems and Analysis Group in Lexington, MA seeks a Technical Staff to apply systems analysis to defense problems, including data analysis, mathematical modeling, and software simulation of radar, electro-optic, and laser systems.

You will work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams, communicate results to senior leaders, present at conferences, and mentor junior staff while advancing state-of-the-art modeling tools.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, CS or related field (or MS with 5+ years).
• Technical depth with ability to apply talents to new areas.
• Proficient in MATLAB, Python, C or C++ in a technical environment.
• Strong communication to diverse audiences.
• Passion for critical thinking and solving ill-defined problems; teamwork and mentorship.
• Interest in defense-related problems.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems analysis to defense problems and communicate results.
• Perform data analysis, mathematical modeling, and software simulation of radar, EO, and laser systems.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams and present at conferences and meetings.
• Engage with senior leaders to share insights and recommendations.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C

C++

Communication

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Physics / Mathematics / Engineering / CS

MS with 5+ years experience alternative

Tools

Modeling and Simulation

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Systems and Analysis Group in Lexington, MA seeks a Technical Staff to apply systems analysis to defense problems, including data analysis, mathematical modeling, and software simulation of radar, electro-optic, and laser systems.

You will work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams, communicate results to senior leaders, present at conferences, and mentor junior staff while advancing state-of-the-art modeling tools.