RF Communications Engineer & ML-Driven Signal Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Job summary

The MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking innovative candidates to develop algorithms and radio design approaches for next-generation RF communication and sensing systems. Candidates will work on wireless communication principles, signal detection, and machine learning techniques in lab, vehicle, and flight environments.

With a mix of on-site, travel, and remote work, candidates will need a PhD or MS with substantial experience in communications. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, a pension, and work-life balance options.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or similar field.
• 5+ years of related experience with MS degree.
• Strong experience with communication theory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze communications and sensing algorithms.
• Prototype RF systems and signal processing capabilities.
• Plan and execute lab/field experimentation and analysis.

Skills

Communication and information theory

Teamwork and priority setting

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

MS in a related field with 5 years experience

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

FPGA-based hardware

Job description

The MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking innovative candidates to develop algorithms and radio design approaches for next-generation RF communication and sensing systems. Candidates will work on wireless communication principles, signal detection, and machine learning techniques in lab, vehicle, and flight environments.

With a mix of on-site, travel, and remote work, candidates will need a PhD or MS with substantial experience in communications. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, a pension, and work-life balance options.