Scientist / Engineer - Laser Modeling and Analysis

Job Description

The Laser Technology and Applications Group seeks to add a member to the Modeling and Analysis Team. This role includes modeling laser propagation and electro-optic sensing devices, and analyzing the results of calculations, simulations, and experiments. These efforts support the development of directed energy and other laser systems, photonic devices and circuits, novel tools for scientific study, and related technologies with national security impact. The Modeling and Analysis Team is involved with all stages of development, including developing initial understanding of novel concepts, generating performance predictions to inform hardware-development programs, and designing detailed models of existing systems. The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team on analytic work, code development, AI/ML design and training, and data processing in support of many different programs. This team works closely with experimental and hardware development efforts across Lincoln Laboratory, and there may be opportunities to work directly in the laboratory for data collection and analysis.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in engineering, physics, or a related field or M.S. with at least three years of relevant experience in engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is desired: physics-based modeling and simulation, wave optics, optical propagation, systems analysis, mission analysis, experimental work with lasers, and beam control.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) and experience developing computational tools in a team environment are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment, are essential.

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

Disclaimer

This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or 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. Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Qualifications

None specified in the job posting.

Skills

Physics-based modeling and simulation, wave optics, optical propagation, systems analysis, mission analysis, experimental work with lasers, beam control, strong programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++), experience developing computational tools in a team environment, excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

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

Pay

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

Schedule

N/A

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 ID

42953