AI​/ML Engineering

The Integrated Missile Defense Technology Group performs analysis and develops technology to defend America, our military personnel, and our allies from missile and drone threats. We support the U.S. Armed Services and the Missile Defense Agency in developing, testing, and improving the defense systems that keep us safe.

Our goal is straightforward - stay ahead of rapidly evolving worldwide threats. We do this by:

• Identifying critical needs
  – We analyze emerging missile and drone threats from around the world to identify critically needed defenses
• Developing solutions
  – Our team creates new technologies, designs systems, and develops algorithms that advance modern defense capabilities
• Prototyping and testing
  – We build prototypes, partner with government and industry to transition them into operational systems, and support testing at every scale—from small laboratory experiments to large-scale field demonstrations
• Deploying capabilities
  – We transition new technologies to operational systems that defend against actual threats

From the initial spark of an idea to integration into a fully operational defense system, our team members are driven to innovate and to have impact.

If you're looking to make a real difference in national security and work on some of the most challenging technical problems of our time, this is the team for you.

Group 36, the Integrated Missile Defense Technology group, seeks highly motivated individuals to join an outstanding and interdisciplinary team of mathematicians, scientists, and engineers in solving challenging and critically important missile defense problems through simulation, modeling, algorithm development, autonomy and machine learning, hardware prototyping, field testing and analysis.

The successful candidate will be able to work on a broad range of problems. Desired areas of expertise include any of the following: data science and engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), statistics, autonomous systems (AS), algorithm development, prototyping, data infrastructure and analytics, modeling and simulation, and radar signal processing. The applicant must be enthusiastic in applying AI/ML or AS knowledge to national security applications, including those of missile defense.

Experience with python, deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch), and high-performance computing is desired. Must have demonstrated proficiency in oral presentations and written reporting skills. Must have proven record of self‑motivation and ability to work well in a team environment.

Requirements

MS in Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, Autonomy, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aero/Astro, or a related field. In lieu of an MS degree, an BS degree and 2 years of position-related experience will be considered.

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400 - $140,000

Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400 - $182,200

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements.

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. Benefits offered to employees include:

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

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.