Satellite Communication Systems-Technical Staff

Overview

The Tactical Satellite Communications Group is developing technologies and analysis for some of the most advanced communication systems in the world. The group focuses on research, prototyping, and experimentation to enhance the capability and robustness of future generations of communications satellites and systems.

Selected candidates will actively participate in the design, analysis, implementation, and demonstration of novel communications waveforms, signal processing algorithms, resource allocation schemes, SATCOM system architectures, antennas and arrays, media access protocols, and networking protocols. The individual will typically work in multidisciplinary teams comprising expertise in communications theory, networking, information assurance, systems engineering, antennas, digital hardware, and software‑defined radio. Opportunities exist to collaborate with government, academia, and industry and to contribute to DoD policy, requirements, acquisition, systems engineering, and operations.

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with a strong background in wireless communications and signal processing. In lieu of a Ph.D., an M.S. with 3+ years of directly relevant experience is acceptable.
• Experience and/or coursework in wireless communications theory, information theory, digital signal processing, estimation and detection, optimization, radio frequency propagation modeling, and linear algebra.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, C/C++ or other equivalent modeling and simulation tools.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

• Machine learning, adaptive filtering, array processing, media access control protocols, and networking.
• Fixed‑point algorithm design and implementation targeting embedded processors such as FPGA, GPU, DSP.
• Antennas, arrays, and radio frequency circuitry.
• Software‑defined radio.
• Software‑defined networking.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage tasks and projects.

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 401(k)
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• Work‑life balance options
• …and much more!

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre‑employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

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.

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Lexington, MA, US