The Homeland Decision Support Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory is hiring a Systems Engineer to solve complex problems in homeland protection. You will analyze large-scale systems, build software models, and develop recommendations that inform national security leadership.
What You'll Do
- Understand the development of complex systems and implement software and models based on first principles.
- Develop recommendations to inform government leadership on challenging homeland protection problems.
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop technologies for complex systems.
- Engage with the academic and government community through publications and conference attendance.
What We're Looking For
- Doctorate or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, or related discipline. In lieu of a PhD, a Master's degree and 3 years' relevant experience will be considered.
- Ability to quickly learn new technical areas and apply that knowledge to solve challenging mission problems.
- Ability to clearly present technical concepts to a wide spectrum of audiences.
- Proficient at two or more high-level prototyping software languages (e.g., Python, Java, Julia, Matlab).
- Ability to develop, implement, test and evaluate novel algorithms and concepts.
- Experience leading a technical team.
- The ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects at once.
- Intellectual curiosity and desire to lead exploration into new technical areas in support of the group's mission.
Nice to Have
- Expertise in processing large datasets and data exploitation techniques.
- Experience mentoring less-experienced staff.
- Knowledge of sensors and sensing modalities, physics of sensor operation.
Technical Stack
- Python, Java, Julia, Matlab
Team & Environment
You will work with an experienced, multi-disciplinary team of researchers and engineers.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
- Compensation ranges: $145,200 - $170,000 for recent graduates; $145,200 - $220,000 for experienced candidates.
Work Mode
This position is onsite.
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.
