Technical Staff--Radar Systems

MIT Lincoln Laboratory - Lexington, MA

Full-time - Senior

Lexington, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Staff position in Radar Systems at MIT Lincoln Laboratory involves prototyping and developing advanced sensors for space surveillance. The role requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to innovate and demonstrate concepts using real-world data and state-of-the-art sensors. Candidates will engage in solving complex engineering challenges and contribute to national security through cutting-edge technology development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop and demonstrate innovative sensor concepts.
• Prototype next-generation sensors for space surveillance.
• Work independently and as part of a team to solve technical problems.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Requirements

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a relevant technical field; an MS with at least 5 years of relevant experience is acceptable.
• Demonstrated ability to solve broad technical problems and complex engineering challenges.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships.
• Familiarity with C/C++, MATLAB, Python, or other scientific programming languages.
• Understanding of signal processing concepts and image formation techniques is desirable.
• Experience in radar, optics, or remote-sensing system development is desirable.
• Experience developing advanced algorithms for sensors is desirable; experience implementing algorithms on operational/real-time platforms is advantageous.
• Experience leveraging, developing, and testing AI and/or machine learning algorithms for scientific or engineering purposes is desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in radar signal processing algorithm development.
• Experience in automated high-resolution radar image processing algorithm development.
• Experience in AI-based target characterization algorithm development.

Benefits

• 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