Laser Communications Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States MIT Lincoln Laboratory Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled engineer to join our team at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. As a Laser Communications Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) subsystems for lasercom terminals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support design studies and develop prototype GN&C system solutions
  • Establish and build GN&C software architectures and system components in MATLAB and/or C/C++
  • Perform analyses, including covariance and Monte-Carlo simulations, to support engineering activities
  • Develop system-level requirements, decompose requirements and flow down to lower levels, and perform trade studies
  • Develop navigation analysis tools and conduct predictive-performance analyses
  • Implement and test algorithms in hardware, both in the laboratory and in field demonstrations
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics, or M.S. with 5+ years of experience
  • Experience in algorithm development with MATLAB and/or C/C++
  • Experience in development and testing of sensors and control actuators
  • Experience in implementation and testing of GN&C software and hardware
  • Experience with state-estimation algorithms and Kalman filters
  • Proficiency in digital signals and systems (FIR/IIR filters, LTI system models, Fourier transforms)
  • Ability to continuously manage risk and apply lean software development techniques
  • Strong technical communication skills, both written and presentation
What We Offer

As an employee of MIT Lincoln Laboratory, you will have access to a range of benefits, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, a MIT-funded pension, and paid leave. You will also have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team of engineers and researchers.

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.

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