Physics and Defense Technology Analyst-Technical Staff

About the role

The Systems and Analysis Group provides recommendations to U.S. Air Force senior leadership on a broad range of technical topics impacting national defense, technology acquisitions, and the operational community. Group analysis topics include: Survivability of advanced U.S. aircraft against modern air defenses, Impact of current and future electronic attack and electronic protection techniques, Effectiveness of advanced weapon systems, Capabilities of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, Vulnerability of precision-guided munitions to threat counters, Space-based sensing capabilities, Unconventional or disruptive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Apply transferrable skills to our group’s problem set using a systems analysis approach to solve large, complex problems by breaking them down into elemental components, analyzing key drivers, and providing insights to decision makers.
• Work independently and with multi-disciplinary teams to apply the principles of systems analysis to defense problems. Work involves data analysis, mathematical modeling, and software simulation of radar, electro-optic, and laser systems, to include multi-sensor and multi-domain architectures.
• Communicate results to a broad range of audiences including presentations at conferences, meetings, and engagements with senior leaders.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. In lieu of a PhD, an MS with 5+ years of related experience will be considered.
• Technical depth in chosen field of study, with the ability to apply talents to new areas.
• Demonstrated ability to program in a technical environment (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C, or C++).
• Effective communication skills to convey technical concepts in a clear, concise manner to a wide spectrum of audiences.
• Passion for critical thinking and solving complex, often ill-defined problems.
• Strong teamwork and dedication to mentorship.
• Interest in working on defense-related problems.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. In lieu of a PhD, an MS with 5+ years of related experience will be considered.
• Technical depth in chosen field of study, with the ability to apply talents to new areas.
• Demonstrated ability to program in a technical environment (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C, or C++).
• Effective communication skills to convey technical concepts in a clear, concise manner to a wide spectrum of audiences.
• Passion for critical thinking and solving complex, often ill-defined problems.
• Strong teamwork and dedication to mentorship.
• Interest in working on defense-related problems.

Skills

• Familiarity with radar, electro-optic, or GPS systems.
• Experience with modeling and simulation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a technical analysis team.
• Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200 - $170,000
• Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200 - $220,000

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!