Systems Analyst

Overview

The Systems and Architectures Group provides technical analysis to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to inform senior leaders and guide technology development in defense of the nation, allies, and deployed forces with an emphasis on air, missile, and maritime defense. The group conducts modeling and simulation to assess current and future U.S. capabilities, explains technical analysis to diverse audiences, and collaborates with other Groups within MIT Lincoln Laboratory and with other laboratories.

The Group is seeking a Systems Analyst (Technical Staff) to contribute to multidisciplinary teams carrying out high-visibility studies and to convey research clearly to a wide spectrum of audiences. The candidate will gain experience analyzing defensive systems, including sensors (e.g., radar, infrared), platforms (e.g., undersea, airborne, space-based), and algorithms (e.g., for detection, tracking, identification). The role includes learning to assess the impact of adversary systems and actions on U.S. defenses.

We provide training in these defense concepts and systems. After gaining experience, the 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 programming languages for computer modeling (e.g. Matlab, Python,
  
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• 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/Experienced Hiring Ranges: 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 will depend on factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. The range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our career opportunities include many benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits 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

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee, you can also access 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.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition : 42508

Nearest Major Market: Boston