The Advanced Electro-Optical Systems Group (99) develops space systems for the U.S. Space Force and other government organizations. We don't stop at studies or concepts-we design, build, test, launch, and operate real systems.

We are looking for someone with strong analytical instincts who wants to help figure out what the right system should be-and then help us build it.

You will use modeling, simulation, trades, and test data to understand mission performance and drive engineering decisions. The problems span the full system: orbit, sensors, spacecraft, pointing and tracking, communications, onboard processing, ground systems, and operations. The questions are often open-ended: What architecture best accomplishes the mission? What actually drives performance? Where is additional capability worth the cost or complexity?

Analysis here is connected to the system we're building. We expect people to follow their work into the lab, work alongside the engineers building the hardware and software, develop and run tests, dig into unexpected results, and update their understanding when the real system behaves differently than the model. We want people who are willing to get into the details and help solve the problem, not simply provide analysis from the sidelines.

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200-$170,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200-$220,000

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
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options
• ... and much more!  
  
  

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

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.

Requisition ID: 43456 

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