Radar Scientist

Job Description

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200-$170,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200-$220,000

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

About the Role

The Integrated Missile Defense Technology Group performs analysis and develops technology to defend America, our military personnel, and our allies from missile and drone threats. We support the U.S. Armed Services and the Missile Defense Agency in developing, testing, and improving the defense systems that keep us safe.

Responsibilities

• Identify critical needs – Analyze emerging missile and drone threats from around the world to identify critically needed defenses
• Develop solutions – Create new technologies, design systems, and develop algorithms that advance modern defense capabilities
• Prototype and test – Build prototypes, partner with government and industry to transition them into operational systems, and support testing at every scale—from small laboratory experiments to large-scale field demonstrations
• Deploy capabilities – Transition new technologies to operational systems that defend against actual threats

Qualifications

Requirements for this position include:

• Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g., physics, electrical engineering, computer science)
• Experience with missile defense systems and technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Skills

Preferred skills for this position include:

• Knowledge of radar systems and technologies
• Experience with data analysis and machine learning
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++
• Understanding of signal processing and communications

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Pay

Base salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.