NCSystems Analyst-Technical Staff

NC3 Systems Analyst–Technical Staff

Location:

Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Strategic and Long‑Range Communications Group develops new system concepts and techniques to support the US Government’s most critical communications needs. The Group specializes in RF communications in multi‑domain applications for global assured connectivity in the presence of adversary interference and interception threats. The Group leverages its expertise in communications system analysis, digital signal processing, RF technology, rapid prototyping, and field experimentation to research, develop, characterize, and demonstrate new capabilities.

The Strategic and Long‑Range Communications Group is seeking creative and enthusiastic candidates to develop and analyze communications solutions for US Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3). Typical activities include communication systems research, NC3 system‑of‑systems analysis, and communication link simulation.

• Develop novel ideas for NC3 communications technologies
• Perform communications system analysis including algorithms, protocols, and approaches focused primarily at physical, link, and network layers
• Analyze RF communications system scenarios and identify key trends and opportunities for improvement
• Perform link budget calculations; identify and account for key environmental characteristics that will drive performance

• PhD or M.S. degree with 5 plus years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
• Demonstrated background in a relevant field and strong interest and motivation to apply their skills to problems in communications
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and set priorities
• Strong problem‑solving skills

• Experience working with or analyzing the system‑of‑systems that makes up US NC3
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, or similar numerical analysis tool
• Experience with communication systems, information theory, and/or detection and estimation theory

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200–$170,000

Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200–$220,000

• 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 more!

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre‑employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level security clearance with compartmented program eligibility.

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.