Lincoln Laboratory

System Analyst

Lincoln Laboratory$116K — $182K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • MS in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Systems Science and Engineering, or equivalent
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in signal processing and data analysis
  • Familiarity with MATLAB and scientific programming
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze algorithms and architectures for missile defense systems
  • Conduct system analysis and performance trade-offs
  • Perform sensor data analysis and testing for missile defense projects
  • Develop application programs for decision support and data reduction
  • Optimize defense system performance based on analysis findings

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • Various work-life balance options
  • Voluntary benefits and discounts
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Integrated Missile Defense Group is looking for an analyst for algorithm/architecture design, system analysis and performance trade-off, sensor data analysis and testing for several Missile Defense systems and/or an advanced decision architecture project for Missile Defense Agency. Primary responsibilities will include the development and implementation of application programs for decision support, data reduction and analysis of recorded and simulated sensor data, and defense system performance optimization.

The successful candidate will work on the development and evaluation of new techniques for missile defense systems. Work will involve support in the development of data analysis in areas that include signal processing and detection, machine learning and artificial intelligence, multiple target tracking, advanced decision architecture, weapon/sensor management, and system performance optimization for currently deployed and future missile defense systems.

The Ballistic Missile Defense System Integration Group is looking for an analyst for algorithm/architecture design, system analysis and performance trade-off, sensor data analysis and testing for several Ballistic Missile Defense systems and/or an advanced decision architecture project for Missile Defense Agency. Primary responsibilities will include the development and implementation of application programs for decision support, data reduction and analysis of recorded and simulated sensor data, and defense system performance optimization.

The successful candidate will work on the development and evaluation of new techniques for ballistic missile defense (BMD) systems. Work will involve support in the development of data analysis in areas that include signal processing and detection, machine learning and artificial intelligence, multiple target tracking, advanced decision architecture, weapon/sensor management, and system performance optimization for currently deployed and future BMD systems.

Requirements:

MS in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Physics, Applied Mathematics, System Science and Engineering, or equivalent with 3+ years of experience. The candidate must be able to work on a broad range of problems. A candidate with background in signal processing, data analysis, familiar with MATLAB and other scientific programming is desired. Ability to communicate well in both written and oral fashion is required.

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 of other 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.

Requisition ID: 43028

About Lincoln Laboratory

Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center that conducts research and development in technology areas relevant to national security. The laboratory is operated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is located in Lexington, Massachusetts. Lincoln Laboratory's research areas include air and missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, communications and information technology, and advanced electronics. The laboratory was founded in 1951 and has been responsible for many technological innovations, including the development of the first air traffic control system and the first satellite navigation system. The laboratory has a staff of over 3,000 employees, including scientists, engineers, and support staff.
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