Electromagnetics Lead, Defense Systems Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

MIT‑funded pension

Matching 401(k)

Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental,軍

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Systems and Analysis Group in Lexington, MA seeks a candidate with deep electromagnetics expertise to advance physics-based modeling for air defense problems. The role involves detailed simulations, performance assessment of emerging technologies, and communicating results to senior leadership and government program offices.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in EE or Physics (EM focus), have strong MATLAB/Python/C++ skills, and a proven track record in analysis,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics with a focus on Electromagnetics
• Familiarity with modeling and analysis of electromagnetic scattering, radiation and propagation phenomena
• Must have familiarity with, if not formal expertise in, aerodynamics and materials science
• Technical depth in a chosen field of study, with the ability to apply talents to new fields
• Demonstrated ability to program in a technical environment in MATLAB, Python, C, or C++
• Effective communication skills to convey technical concepts in a clear, concise manner to a wide spectrum of audiences
• Passion for critical thinking and solving complex, often ill‑defined problems
• Exceptional teamwork and dedication to mentorship
• Interest in working on defense‑related problems
• Ability to travel 20-40%

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain physics-based modeling and simulation for analysis efforts
• Assess performance, limitations, maturity, and risks of advanced technologies to inform decision-making
• Build relationships with government program offices, industry, and defense partners
• Communicate results to diverse audiences via presentations at conferences and meetings

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Electromagnetics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Defense‑related interest

Travel willingness

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics (EM focus)

Tools

Modeling & simulation

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Systems and Analysis Group in Lexington, MA seeks a candidate with deep electromagnetics expertise to advance physics-based modeling for air defense problems. The role involves detailed simulations, performance assessment of emerging technologies, and communicating results to senior leadership and government program offices.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in EE or Physics (EM focus), have strong MATLAB/Python/C++ skills, and a proven track record in analysis,