Assistant Staff - RF Applications and Signal Processing

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Lexington, MA

31d•$100,200 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Electronics for Contested Space Group develops advanced electronic systems and technology for the protection of our Nation’s most important space capabilities. We design and develop state-of-the-art satellites and satellite payloads, novel concepts for resilient space architectures, and the Nation’s most sensitive radars, optics, and passive RF systems. The group also provides engineering rigor and experience to some of the most critical National Security programs through Laboratory-wide collaboration and acts in an advisory capacity to the U.S. Government. Examples of recent projects include the prototyping of electronic systems and effects, hardware-in-the-loop testing of tactically relevant payloads with surrogate threat systems, developing RF subsystems for satellites, and analysis of spacecraft mission dynamics, environments, and resiliency. Group 94, Electronics for Contested Space, is seeking an electrical engineer to design, build, and test advanced electronics and RF systems. Activities may include algorithm development, hardware development, system integration, field data collection, data analysis, documentation and reporting, and independent problem-solving. The successful candidate will contribute to multi-disciplinary teams executing advanced research and developing systems critical to National Security. Experienced engineers with strong interest in signal processing, remote sensing, RF / antenna design, electronic warfare, and RF applications are strongly encouraged to apply. Occasional travel to support field exercises, presentations to sponsors and the community, and other events may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field with directly relevant experience.
A technical degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience will be considered.
Significant professional or academic experience in at least two of the following areas, and some familiarity and career interest in several others: System engineering for RF applications (e.g., radar, communications, electronic warfare, remote sensing), Radar systems (including radar system design, evaluation and analysis), Remote sensing (passive/active RF and optical systems analysis, simulation, high-level design), RF system and/or high-speed digital system design, fabrication, and test, Electronics (analog and/or digital circuits, prototype test development and execution), Space systems (vehicle design, space environment design and analysis, operations).
Demonstrable ability to develop respectful, productive working relationships.
Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrable ability to learn and apply advanced technical knowledge quickly and proficiently.
Analytical and/or scientific programming familiarity (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar).
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret Security Clearance highly desired.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and test advanced electronics and RF systems.
Algorithm development.
Hardware development.
System integration.
Field data collection.
Data analysis.
Documentation and reporting.
Independent problem-solving.
Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams executing advanced research and developing systems critical to National Security.
Support field exercises, presentations to sponsors and the community, and other events.