Physics and Defense Technology Analyst-Technical Staff

The Systems and Analysis Group provides recommendations to U.S. Air Force senior leadership on a broad range of technical topics impacting national defense, technology acquisitions, and the operational community.

Group analysis topics include:

• Survivability of advanced U.S. aircraft against modern air defenses
• Impact of current and future electronic attack and electronic protection techniques
• Effectiveness of advanced weapon systems
• Capabilities of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems
• Vulnerability of precision-guided munitions to threat counters
• Space-based sensing capabilities
• Unconventional or disruptive technologies

Group 109 uses a systems analysis approach to solve large, complex problems by breaking them down into elemental components, analyzing key drivers, and providing insights to decision makers. Many of these system analyses rely on a large body of in-house modeling and simulation tools spanning radio frequency, infrared, directed energy, and GPS which our group develops, maintains, and adapts to relevant problems. We validate our models through ground and flight tests via collaboration with the Tactical Defense Systems Group (Group 108). In other cases, new models, supported by measurements and tests when feasible, are created to evaluate emerging technologies. Where a rapid capability is sought, the group may lead multi-group coalitions in the fulfillment of these needs.

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200 - $170,000

Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200 - $220,000

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: 

• 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.

Requisition ID: 43086