Technical Staff - RF Applications and Signal Processing

About the role

The Electronics for Contested Space Group develops advanced electronic systems and technology for the protection of our Nation’s most important space capabilities. We design and develop state-of-the-art satellites and satellite payloads, novel concepts for resilient space architectures, and the Nation’s most sensitive radars, optics, and passive RF systems. The group also provides engineering rigor and experience to some of the most critical National Security programs through Laboratory-wide collaboration and acts in an advisory capacity to the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

- Lead multi-disciplinary teams of scientists and engineers to research, prototype, and demonstrate innovative concepts using real-world experiments with access to world-class experts. - Independently develop new ideas and approaches. - Communicate with sponsors and the community. - Mentoring of junior personnel.

Requirements

- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or another relevant technical field. A technical degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience will be considered. - Significant professional or academic experience in at least two of the following areas, and some familiarity and career interest in several others: - System engineering for RF applications, e.g., radar, communications, electronic warfare, remote sensing - Radar systems: including radar system design, evaluation and analysis - Remote sensing: passive/active RF and optical systems analysis, simulation, high-level design - Advanced signal processing - RF system and/or high-speed digital system design, fabrication, and test - Electronics: analog and/or digital circuits, prototype test development and execution - Space systems: vehicle design, space environment design and analysis, operations - Demonstrable ability to: - Develop respectful, productive working relationships - Communicate effectively in written and oral form, to both technical and non-technical audiences - Solve broad and/or complex technical or engineering problems - Learn and apply advanced technical knowledge quickly and proficiently - Analytical and/or scientific programming proficiency (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar) - Active Top Secret Security Clearance highly desired

Qualifications

- 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 - ... and much more!

Pay

- Commensurate with experience

Schedule

- Full-time