MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 1 day ago
Lead RF Engineer
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expMIT Lincoln Laboratory is focused on enabling full-scope DoD, IC, and civilian government operations within the cyber domain. They are seeking a Lead RF Engineer with expertise in signal processing, embedded systems, and cybersecurity to advance mission-critical programs and mentor teams delivering solutions for environments at the tactical edge.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle development of real-time, resource-constrained systems (e.g., SDR-based adaptive filtering, GPS spoofing mitigation) using AI/ML and DSP techniques
Architect and prototype cybersecurity capabilities to counteract SIGINT threats, jamming interference, and target tracking challenges
Collaborate with stakeholders to design functioning prototypes aligned with operational constraints
Mentor junior engineers in software development methodologies, technical problem-solving, and embedded software lifecycle management
Communicate complex concepts clearly to senior leadership and non-specialist audiences
Qualification
Required
PhD or MS with 5 plus years experience. Degree requirement in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
Top Secret (SCI) clearance, with prior work on DOD/intelligence programs (SIGINT, SATCOM, RF systems)
Proficiency in DSP algorithm design, embedded software development (C/C++, Python), and real-time system integration
Familiarity with RF prototyping tools (e.g., SDR, MATLAB), test environments, and low-level hardware interfaces
Demonstrated leadership in technical teams, including mentorship of junior staff and program management
Preferred
Experience with AI/ML for signal analysis or cybersecurity (e.g., ML-enhanced emitter classification)
Strong commitment to innovation in cyber-physical sensing systems, including field-deployable solutions
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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