Phased Array Development and Characterization Engineer
Date: Apr 13, 2024
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The RF Technology Group develops and demonstrates innovative radio-frequency (RF) technologies and integrated subsystems as solutions to emerging national security needs in radar, electronic warfare, signals intelligence (SIGINT), and special communications. To execute its RF research and development mission, the group develops and tests novel RF solutions at the device and semiconductor level up through the full RF subsystem level, with an emphasis on highly integrated, small-form-factor RF subsystems. The group collaboratively interacts with research groups across the Laboratory to take projects from initial concept stage, through simulation and analysis, to design and prototyping, and finally to field demonstration.
Job Description
The RF Technology group seeks a full-time phased array development and characterization engineer to further the development of antenna arrays for next generation RF systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for measurement and calibration of advanced antenna arrays utilizing the MIT Lincoln Laboratory RF System Test Facility. The position includes defining and implementing calibration procedures based around near-field measurements of both narrowband and wideband active arrays within a state-of-the-art test chamber. Additional opportunities within the development of active phased arrays, as well as opportunities to explore next generation calibration approaches as part of a small team will also be available to the successful candidate.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field, with particular emphasis on antenna design and testing. In lieu of a Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of four (4) years of direct experience will be considered.
- Hands-on research experience with phased array measurement and calibration and near-field measurement ranges
Desired Background:
- Broad familiarity with the collection and analysis of microwave measurements of antennas, transmit/ receive modules, and related microwave devices using standard laboratory equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
- Strong experience in the usage and generation of automated test codes in Matlab, Python, Visual Basic, SCPI, C/C++, etc.
- Experience in organizing and analyzing large, complex datasets using Matlab, Python, SQL, etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for developing test plans and reporting test results
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:
- 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!
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 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.
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