Maritime EO/IR Imaging Scientist | AI & Signal Processing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental,–

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks researchers to advance maritime EO/IR imaging for next-generation DoD systems. The role spans operation of imaging hardware, lab and field testing, and development of image-processing algorithms for mission-specific data.

The candidate will work both independently and in interdisciplinary teams, applying AI/ML techniques for image recognition and performing data analysis to inform capabilities and prototypes.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or M.S. with 5–10 years of experience) in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Aeronautics/Astronautics, or related field.
• Significant programming skills in MATLAB, Python, Julia, C++, Java, etc.
• Hands-on imaging systems experience in lab or field testing helps; experience with AI/ML for image recognition is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate custom imaging systems in lab and field testing as part of a team.
• Perform image and signal processing and develop algorithms for mission-specific imagery.
• Analyze data and present results to external sponsors with clear communication.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Java

AI/ML for imaging

Education

PhD in Physics/Engineering/Math

MS with 5–10 years experience

Tools

Image processing libraries

Scientific computing

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks researchers to advance maritime EO/IR imaging for next-generation DoD systems. The role spans operation of imaging hardware, lab and field testing, and development of image-processing algorithms for mission-specific data.

The candidate will work both independently and in interdisciplinary teams, applying AI/ML techniques for image recognition and performing data analysis to inform capabilities and prototypes.