National Security Systems Analyst: Modeling & Briefings Lead

Talentify; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental,,

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Work-life balance options

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA seeks a Systems Analyst to join our Advanced Concepts & Technologies Group. You will build physics- and engineering-based models for sensors, electronic warfare, space systems, and crewed/uncrewed platforms, delivering analyses and briefings to sponsors.

The role emphasizes rapid learning across technology areas, collaborative problem solving, and eventual leadership within the analysis team. A Ph.D. or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or bachelor’s/master’s with 4–6 years) in Physics, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Strong programming ability across MATLAB, Python, Julia, C++, or Java.
• Self-motivated with proven ability to tackle diverse, complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Understand analysis problems and determine needed features and capabilities in models and analysis tools, including basic physics phenomenology.
• Scope analysis, develop models, and interpret results.
• Implement software architecture and ensure code quality and testing.
• Develop batch processing and exploration tools; determine next steps from results.
• Create clear, compelling briefings and present results to sponsors and technical audiences.

Skills

Physics knowledge

Mathematical modeling

Programming

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics

Bachelor's/Master's with 4–6 years experience

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Julia

C++

Java

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA seeks a Systems Analyst to join our Advanced Concepts & Technologies Group. You will build physics- and engineering-based models for sensors, electronic warfare, space systems, and crewed/uncrewed platforms, delivering analyses and briefings to sponsors.

The role emphasizes rapid learning across technology areas, collaborative problem solving, and eventual leadership within the analysis team. A Ph.D. or equivalent experience is required.