Lincoln Laboratory

Systems Analyst

Lincoln Laboratory$145K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Quick learner capable of mastering complex technical areas.
  • Skilled in clear technical presentations for diverse audiences.
  • Proficient in programming languages for modeling (e.g., Matlab, Python, C).
  • Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Astronomy, or related field (Master's + 5 years considered).
  • Desirable experience in missile defense, electronic warfare, or undersea systems.
  • Knowledge in signal processing for RF, optical, or infrared systems considered beneficial.
  • Familiarity with directed energy or hypersonic technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to high-visibility studies within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Analyze various aspects of defensive systems, including sensors and platforms.
  • Assess algorithms for detection, tracking, and identification of threats.
  • Evaluate the impact of adversary systems on U.S. defense capabilities.
  • Prepare and deliver concise presentations to senior leaders and diverse audiences.
  • Lead major analyses after gaining sufficient experience.
  • Collaborate with other groups and laboratories on defense technology initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • MIT-funded pension plan.
  • 401K matching available.
  • Generous paid leave including vacation, sick, and parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
  • Access to mentorship programs.
  • Variety of work-life balance options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Group is seeking a Systems Analyst (Technical Staff) to contribute to multidisciplinary teams carrying out high-visibility studies and to routinely convey research in a clear, concise manner to a wide spectrum of audiences. The candidate hired will gain experience analyzing all aspects of defensive systems, including sensors (e.g., radar, infrared, etc.), platforms (e.g., undersea, airborne, space-based, etc.), and algorithms (e.g., for detection, tracking, identification, etc.), as well as learn to assess the impact of adversary systems and actions on U.S. defenses. We are looking for candidates with a demonstrated ability in a technical research area and we will provide training in the above defense concepts and systems. After gaining experience, the hired candidate will begin to lead major analyses and brief senior leaders.

Required qualifications:

  • Ability to learn new technical areas quickly and apply that knowledge effectively to solve challenging mission problems
  • Ability to present technical concepts clearly to a wide spectrum of audiences
  • Proficiency with programing languages for computer modeling (e.g. Matlab, Python, C)
  • Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, Applied Math, Astronomy, or related field. In lieu of a Doctorate, a Master's degree with at least 5 years of technical experience will be considered.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable:
  • Missile defense, electronic warfare, or undersea systems
  • Sensors or signal processing for radio frequency, optical, or infrared systems
  • Directed energy or hypersonic technologies


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

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: 42508

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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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