Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Systems Analyst-Associate Staff

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field; Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience may be considered
  • Active Top Secret clearance or Secret clearance with a background investigation preferred
  • Broad knowledge of physics applied in military or intelligence context
  • Adaptability to new problems and willingness to learn diverse technologies
  • Ability to work effectively in teams and communicate technical work confidently

Responsibilities

  • Conduct rigorous systems analysis to address technology gaps for military and intelligence
  • Develop physics and engineering-based models in multiple programming languages including MATLAB, C++, Python
  • Run scenarios using various modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM and DIADS
  • Perform data analysis and physics-based modeling within a collaborative team environment
  • Integrate technologies into comprehensive solutions considering the broader scope

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave including vacation, sick, parental, military
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • Work-life balance options
  • Voluntary benefits, discounts, and perks
Full Job Description
Position Description

The Group is seeking applicants for the exciting opportunity to conduct rigorous and insightful systems analysis addressing critical technology gaps for the military and intelligence community. This requires the development of physics and engineering-based models of these systems in various programming languages, often MATLAB but also including C++, Python, and others. Scenarios may be run in varied modeling and simulation capabilities such as Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM); Digital Integrated Air Defense System (DIADS); and internal Lincoln Laboratory-developed modeling capabilities. The successful candidate will have the ability to understand a wide array of technologies related to autonomy, sensors, aircraft, satellites, communication systems, electronic warfare systems, and navigation.

Applicants must have a broad knowledge of physics as it is often applied in a military or intelligence context, e.g. electromagnetic propagation and interaction with matter, aerodynamics, lasers, optics, etc. Previous experience or specific expertise in all of these areas is not necessary, but the candidate should have the technical background and aptitude sufficient to learn them. Applicants should be adaptable to new problems that may be outside their formal training, and understand how these technologies integrate into a "big picture" solution. Activities involve performing systems analysis, data analysis, physics-based modeling, software simulation, and engineering design within teams. Applicants should demonstrate strong teamwork skills and enjoy working in a team environment. The position also requires candidates to accurately and confidently communicate their technical work to peers, team leadership, and sponsors.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. In lieu of a Master's degree, a Bachelor's degree in the above areas with a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience will be considered.

An active Top Secret clearance or Secret clearance with a background investigation is highly desired. The candidate will need to qualify for and maintain Top Secret clearance if not presently active.

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: 43363

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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