Technical Staff - Space Environment Applications Physicist
 MIT Lincoln Laboratory | |
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, Massachusetts, Lexington | |
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 Nov 25, 2024 | |
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Apply now Date: Nov 15, 2024 Location: Company: The MIT Lincoln Laboratory Applied Space Systems Group develops a wide variety of sensor systems for detecting, tracking, and characterizing natural and man-made phenomena. The group has significant mission expertise in short-term and long-term environmental monitoring applications. With a focus on prototyping end-to-end systems, the Applied Space Systems group has deep technical expertise that spans a wide range, including architecture definition, physical modeling, sensor design, performance analysis, algorithm development, data processing, and operations. The group seeks physicists, space physicists, astronomers, applied mathematicians, electrical engineers, computer engineers and those with related experience who have interest in developing cutting edge remote sensing technologies and applications. Examples of Applied Space Systems Group projects include:
Job Description
There is an increasing national need to understand the space environment and the impacts of variability on the operational environment of satellites and HF communications that rely on the ionosphere. The successful candidate will support efforts to develop and integrate models of the space environment to improve the performance of radar, communication, surveillance and environmental monitoring systems. Experience in space weather modeling with specific applications to either ionospheric radio frequency propagation OR radiation effects on space systems is required. The candidate should have a strong understanding of plasma physics, radiation effects, numerical modeling, and data processing and assimilation methods. An understanding of signal processing algorithms and the dynamics of the heliosphere-magnetosphere-ionosphere-thermosphere system is preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office products, MATLAB and Python is necessary. Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills are mandatory. A demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage programs is preferred. Experience working in the defense industry and with government sponsors is desirable. The successful candidate will work closely with the group office to identify and pursue business development opportunities for the space environments portfolio. Requirements:
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:
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage ofother 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: 41245
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