Intelligence Specialist - Space Domain
Date: Mar 12, 2026
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The Space Systems Analysis and Test Group aims to solve our nation’s most demanding space-related security challenges backed by validated analysis, prototyping, and field demonstrations. We work with senior leaders in the US Space Force, Air Force, and Intelligence Community to provide unbiased analysis and innovative solutions that directly shape US national defense strategy. Our technical staff are skilled scientists and engineers with deep and broad space systems experience, eager to be on the leading edge of technology that will chart our nation’s future in space. All staff grasp new technologies, dissect complex problems, and communicate solutions to a spectrum of audiences.
Job Description
The successful candidate is expected to work with the leadership and the staff of the Space Systems Analysis & Test Group, the Advanced Sensors & Techniques Group, and the Information Integration & Decision Support Group and present them with timely and clear space domain intelligence reports. Must be able to assemble and analyze space domain relevant multisource intelligence and capture, correlate, and fuse technical, geographical, and operational information. The candidate must also be capable of organizing, maintaining, and updating intelligence libraries and repositories at multiple classification levels. The successful candidate is also expected to have the ability to create and present briefings and reports in a timely manner.
Previous experience with intelligence collection, intelligence analysis, intelligence operations, project leadership in intelligence or related security areas, or in military intelligence, will be considered favorably.
Requirements
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering or other technical field. Minimum of 1-3 years of
experience in the field of intelligence.
• In lieu of BS, 3-5 years of directly related experience will be considered.
• Candidates with prior military experience are encouraged to apply.
• Top Secret clearance
Hiring Range: $89,400-$123,400
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:
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
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MIT-funded pension
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Matching 401K
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Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
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Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
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Mentorship programs
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A range of work-life balance options
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... 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 possess a current in scope Top 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: 42456
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