Systems Analyst - Associate

Position: Systems Analyst - Associate Staff
Group 22—Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Systems Group. The C-WMD Systems Group develops advanced systems and cutting-edge technologies to address Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) threats. Our work spans preparedness, detection, mitigation, medical response, remediation, and attribution, with principal sponsorship from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of War. The group operates in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, drawing on expertise from diverse fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, and biology.

Job Description We are seeking an Associate Staff member who is a fast and adaptable learner with a strong interest in tackling complex, multidisciplinary problem sets. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute to systems analysis efforts across a broad range of technology areas critical to countering WMD threats. Key responsibilities may include:

Rapidly assessing, developing, and testing sensors and sensing architectures for WMD threat detection.

Exploring artificial intelligence, data analytics, sensor fusion, and autonomous systems for C-WMD applications.

Evaluating technologies and architectures to enhance situational awareness in operational contexts.

Forecasting and evaluating threat behavior using computational and experimental approaches.

Developing models and simulations that integrate operational constraints, requirements, and concepts of operation.

Designing, prototyping, and field-testing homeland protection systems.

This role requires intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for solving challenging technical problems. Activities include data analysis, mathematical / statistical modeling, algorithm development, and studying the interaction of sensing and autonomous systems with CBRNE threats in mission scenarios. Research often involves collaboration with stakeholders, first responders, and operational testing in both laboratory and field environments. If you are eager to apply your skills to critical national security challenges and thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting, we encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications M.S. Related to Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Optics, or related scientific field. In lieu of a M.S., a bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of directly related experience will be considered.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to apply systems-level thinking to holistic chemical and biodefense solutions.

We welcome you to apply to become an impactful member of our team. MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a diverse workplace with excellent family benefits, mentorship programs and volunteer opportunities.  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.

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