Physics and Technology Analyst-Associate Staff

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 116,400 - 182,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Pension

401K matching

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Work-life balance options

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking an Associate Staff member in the ISR Systems and Architectures Group. You will perform analytical studies on DoW missions, build physics-based models, and present findings to senior decision-makers.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical background, the ability to learn rapidly, and excellent communication skills to convey complex results to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics, Mathematics, Aeronautics/Astronautics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual systems analysis studies of critical DoW missions and new technologies.
• Develop physics- and engineering-based models for sensors, aircraft, satellites, comms, navigation, and data exploitation.
• Prepare and present impact briefings to DoW leaders, government tech experts, and Lincoln Laboratory colleagues.

Skills

Independent work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Physics/Math/Engineering

Bachelor's + 3 years experience

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Physics and Technology Analyst-Associate Staff

Date: Jul 1, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Architectures Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory invites you to apply to join our world-class team of systems analysts. Working directly with Department of War (DoW) senior leadership, the group provides unbiased analysis on the DoW's most urgent and challenging problems and recommends solutions that directly impact the course of our national defense strategy. The solutions we develop within the group often lead to advanced technology development, prototyping projects, and experimental testing, both within Lincoln Laboratory and beyond.

The group's staff are the key to the group's national impact. They are skilled scientists and engineers who havedemonstrateddeep technical backgrounds and the ability to quickly learn and understandnew technologies.Our staffhave the talent to break down complex problems and clearly communicate solutions to a wide spectrum of audiences, from technical experts to senior leaders. Our priority for the group is to deliver impactful analysis that informsDoWtechnology investments, while fostering the professional and personal growth of our staff. We strive for a collaborative and diverse workplace while enjoying a strong work/life balance.

Position Description

As an Associate Staff member of the ISR Systems and Architectures Group, you will be responsible for individual systems analysis studies of critical DoW missions, planned DoW capabilities, and new technologies. You will contribute to the development of physics- and engineering-based models for a wide array of technologies related to sensors, aircraft, satellites, communication systems, navigation, and data exploitation. While previous experience in these systems isn't required, you must be able to leverage your strong technical background to rapidly become knowledgeable about these technologies as you learn from, and collaborate with, experts across the Laboratory. Additionally, you will prepare and present impact briefings to convey key study findings and recommendations, and will deliver these to a range of audiences including DoW senior decision-makers, government technology experts, and Lincoln Laboratory colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics, Mathematics, Aeronautics/Astronautics, Engineering, or a related technical field or a Bachelor's and 3 years of experience will be considered.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with highly interdisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to quickly learn new technical areas
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex technical problems andeffectivelycommunicate key findings
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with highly interdisciplinary teams
• Experience with MATLAB-based modeling, simulation, and data analysis
• Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret level security clearance with compartmented program eligibility

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400 - $140,000

Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400 - $182,200

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options
• ... and much more!

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage ofother voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and will obtain and maintain a Secret clearance to start but must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level DoD security clearance with compartmented program eligibility in the future.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.