Wireless Communications Engineer & Analyst-Technical Staff

About the role

The Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking candidates with a passion for applying wireless communication principles, signal detection, and machine learning techniques to develop innovative algorithms and radio design approaches for next-generation RF communication and sensing systems. Candidates will lead the design and analysis of communications and sensing capabilities, prototype these capabilities, oversee lab setups, plan and execute experiments, and analyze post-experiment data.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or analysis of communications and sensing algorithms and capabilities
• Prototyping these capabilities, which may involve RF systems engineering and/or embedded signal processing
• Oversight of lab testbed setup and configuration
• Planning and executing laboratory/field experimentation and data collection
• Post-experiment data analysis and documentation

Requirements

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or similar field, or MS in the above areas with a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience
• Experience with communication and information theory is desirable. Equally open to applicants with a demonstrated background in mathematics, computer science, machine learning, RF systems engineering, and/or physics, who have a strong interest and motivation to apply their skills to communications problems
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and set priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the use of scripting in languages such as MATLAB/Python to orchestrate lab/field tests and analyze results
• Experience applying unsupervised and supervised machine learning techniques to solve signal/data processing problems
• Experience designing or testing FPGA-based hardware designs and/or C++ software developed for real-time Linux operating systems
• Exposure to test planning and execution of field experiments involving RF communications or sensing systems

Benefits

This position includes a mix of on-site, travel, and remote work to support integration and field events. MIT Lincoln Laboratory offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, a matching 401K, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education programs, mentorship programs, and a range of work-life balance options.