Undersea Signal Processing & Estimation Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and zoom

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology Group in Lexington, MA seeks a researcher to advance undersea sensing and signal processing. You will contribute to AI/ML methods, autonomous systems, and testing with DoD sponsors across manned and unmanned platforms.

The role emphasizes developing models, simulations, and real-world validation, with opportunities to work across diverse teams and influence system-level decisions in a national security context.

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, physics, computer science, or related field (or MS with 3–5 years experience).
• Ability to clearly communicate with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in a scientific programming language (MATLAB or Python).

Responsibilities

• Engage in the full application-development cycle, from brainstorming to mature capability transition.
• Participate in at-sea sensor test and validation activities.
• Develop theoretical models of physical phenomena, create laboratory-grade simulations, and refine accuracy with real-world experimental results.

Skills

Effective communication

MATLAB or Python

Education

PhD in EE/Applied Math/ME/Physics/CS or MS + 3–5 years experience

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology Group in Lexington, MA seeks a researcher to advance undersea sensing and signal processing. You will contribute to AI/ML methods, autonomous systems, and testing with DoD sponsors across manned and unmanned platforms.

The role emphasizes developing models, simulations, and real-world validation, with opportunities to work across diverse teams and influence system-level decisions in a national security context.