Technical Staff - RF Applications and Signal Processing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, etc.)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA seeks a talented individual to design and develop next-generation resilient space sensors and systems. The ideal candidate will lead teams and engage in innovative research, requiring advanced degrees and relevant experience in electrical engineering or related technical fields.

This role also involves mentoring juniors and occasional travel for field exercises and presentations. The position is highly desirable, offering a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD or technical degree with 3+ years relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test resilient space sensors.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams for innovative concept demonstration.
• Communicate ideas effectively to sponsors and the community.

Skills

RF applications system engineering

Radar systems design

Advanced signal processing

Analytical programming (MATLAB, Python, C/C++)

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields

Job description

Overview

The Electronics for Contested Space Group develops advanced electronic systems and technology for the protection of our Nation's most important space capabilities. We design and develop state‑of‑the‑art satellites and satellite payloads, novel concepts for resilient space architectures, and the Nation's most sensitive radars, optics, and passive RF systems. The group also provides engineering rigor and experience to some of the most critical National Security programs through Laboratory‑wide collaboration and acts in an advisory capacity to the U.S. Government. Examples of recent projects include the prototyping of electronic systems and effects, hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing of tactically relevant payloads with surrogate threat systems, developing RF subsystems for satellites, and analysis of spacecraft mission dynamics, environments, and resiliency.

Responsibilities

Group 94, Electronics for Contested Space, is seeking a candidate to design, develop, and test the next generation of resilient space sensors and systems. The successful candidate will lead multi‑disciplinary teams of scientists and engineers to research, prototype, and demonstrate innovative concepts using real‑world experiments with access to world‑class experts. Activities will include the independent development of new ideas and approaches, communication with sponsors and the community, and the mentoring of junior personnel. Occasional travel to support field exercises, presentations to sponsors and the community, and other events may be required.

Requirements

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or another relevant technical field. A technical degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Significant professional or academic experience in at least two of the following areas, with some familiarity and career interest in several others:
  • System engineering for RF applications, e.g., radar, communications, electronic warfare, remote sensing.
  • Radar systems: including radar system design, evaluation and analysis.
  • Remote sensing: passive/active RF and optical systems analysis, simulation, high‑level design.
  • Advanced signal processing.
  • RF system and/or high‑speed digital system design, fabrication, and test.
  • Electronics: analog and/or digital circuits, prototype test development and execution.
  • Space systems: vehicle design, space environment design and analysis, operations.
• Demonstrable ability to:
  • Develop respectful, productive working relationships.
  • Communicate effectively in written and oral form, to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Solve broad and/or complex technical or engineering problems.
  • Learn and apply advanced technical knowledge quickly and proficiently.
  • Analytical and/or scientific programming proficiency (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar).
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance highly desired.

Salary Range

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200 – $170,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200 – $220,000

Benefits

• 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!

Background Investigation and Security Clearance

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre‑employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Requisition ID: 42678