Technical Staff - System Analyst / System Engineer (Optical)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington, Waterbury (KY, MA, CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Technical Staff member to join their Optical & Quantum Communications Group. This role involves the design and development of cutting-edge optical communications systems, supporting innovative laser communication prototypes. You will collaborate closely with a talented team of engineers, utilizing your expertise in optical communications and system analysis to contribute to groundbreaking projects across terrestrial, space, and underwater environments. If you're passionate about advancing optical technologies and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental)

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Work-life balance options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in optical communications systems analysis.
• Strong understanding of communications theory and system modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical communications systems for lasercom prototypes.
• Work with engineers on system requirements and testing plans.

Skills

Optical Communications Systems Analysis

Communications Theory

Information Theory and Coding

System Analysis and Modeling

Troubleshooting Complex Problems

MATLAB

Optical Communications Laboratory Equipment

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

MS in Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Optical Communications Equipment

Job description

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Date: Apr 27, 2025

Location:
Lexington, MA, US

Company:
MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Optical & Quantum Communications Group develops impactful classical and quantum technologies and system prototypes for use in a wide range of challenging environments including terrestrial, space and underwater applications. Primary areas of research include the development of novel modulation and coding approaches; multi-format modems; sensitive, single-photon receivers; robust and compact optical beam directors; precision beam pointing, link acquisition and tracking systems; and novel entangled-photon source technologies. The group is leveraging these technologies for use in prototype systems that are deployed in the field to inform next-generation classical and quantum optical system capabilities. Examples of near-term field tests include terabit-per-second direct-to-Earth small-satellite constellations, near-Earth wideband relay laser communication terminal hardware for space and ground, and next-generation beam-director prototypes inherently scalable to deep-space systems. The group is also working to enable new mission areas including extended-range and -utility undersea communications and entanglement-based quantum communication networks.

Job Description:

The Optical & Quantum Communications Group seeks a full time Technical Staff member to contribute to the design, analysis, development, testing and integration of optical communications systems to support its lasercom prototype systems development and testing. The staff member will work closely with a team of engineers to develop complex prototype optical communications hardware, with a focus on system design and analysis, end-to-end communications performance analysis, and novel architectures supporting applications over complex networks including terrestrial, space, and/or underwater segments. In addition, the staff member will be required to have a strong understanding of optical communications hardware and will work with the rest of the engineering team to develop system requirements and test plans to support field demonstrations.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with analysis of optical communications systems (free space or fiber)


• Demonstrated expertise with communications theory and analysis


• Experience with information theory and coding


• Experience with system analysis and modeling


• Experience with integration and test as well as troubleshooting complex problems


• Experience with MATLAB or other analysis tools relevant for communications systems analysis


• Experience with optical communications laboratory equipment


• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written


• Willingness to work in a team environment


• Ph.D. or MS with 5 plus years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent

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 must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

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.

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