MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 12 hours ago
Communications and Networks Systems Development Engineer-Associate Staff
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expMIT Lincoln Laboratory is at the forefront of developing advanced technologies for resilient communications in the Department of War. The Communications and Networks Systems Development Engineer will work on shaping next-generation communications capabilities by developing software simulation tools, conducting analyses, and implementing novel algorithms across various networking layers.
BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and improve communications and networking modeling tools
Leverage our modeling tools to conduct analysis to assess current and emerging communication systems and network protocols
Develop and implement and assess state-of-the-art systems for communications and networking
Develop, simulate and prototype novel communications and networking algorithms
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and prototype communications and networking hardware and software for surface, airborne and space platforms
Conduct laboratory experiments that include ground, airborne, and space systems with hardware-in-the-loop
Collect, analyze and interpret complex data sets from field and laboratory experiments
Prepare technical documentation, including refereed publications, reports, and as well as technical presentations for multiple internal and external audiences
Share new ideas and intuitions with your colleagues, collaborators and others in our technical communities through mentorship, education, and outreach opportunities
Qualification
Required
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics (or related field) with a strong background in software development, networking, wireless communications, and/or signal processing. In lieu of a M.S., an B.S. with 2+ years of directly relevant experience is acceptable
Experience and/or coursework in systems analysis, optimization, wireless communications theory, data networks, digital signal processing, estimation and detection, optimization, radio frequency propagation modeling, linear algebra
Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, C or C++, VHDL and/or embedded systems programming
Proficiency with Linux or commercial real-time operating systems
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
Preferred
Software Defined Networking hardware and software
Cloud network technologies and protocols
Adaptive filtering, digital signal processing, media access control protocols, and machine learning
Fixed point algorithm design and implementation targeting embedded processors such as FPGA, GPU, DSP
Software Defined Radio
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage tasks and projects
Benefits
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!
Company
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center chartered to apply advanced technology to problems of national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Israel Soibelman
Chief Strategy Officer
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