System Analyst
Date: Jun 27, 2026
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The Integrated Missile Defense Technology Group performs analysis and develops technology to defend America, our military personnel, and our allies from missile and drone threats. We support the U.S. Armed Services and the Missile Defense Agency in developing, testing, and improving the defense systems that keep us safe.
Our goal is straightforward - stay ahead of rapidly evolving worldwide threats. We do this by:
- Identifying critical needs – We analyze emerging missile and drone threats from around the world to identify critically needed defenses
- Developing solutions – Our team creates new technologies, designs systems, and develop algorithms that advance modern defense capabilities
- Prototyping and testing – We build prototypes, partner with government and industry to transition them into operational systems, and support testing at every scale—from small laboratory experiments to large-scale field demonstrations
- Deploying capabilities – We transition new technologies to operational systems that defend against actual threats
From the initial spark of an idea to integration into a fully operational defense system, our team members are driven to innovate and to have impact.
If you're looking to make a real difference in national security and work on some of the most challenging technical problems of our time, this is the team for you.
Job Description
The Integrated Missile Defense Technology Group (Group 36) is looking for an analyst for algorithm/architecture design, system analysis and performance trade-off, sensor data analysis and testing for several missile and drone defense systems and/or an advanced decision architecture project for the U.S. Armed Services and the Missile Defense Agency. Primary responsibilities will include the development and implementation of application programs for decision support, data reduction and analysis of recorded and simulated sensor data, and defense system performance optimization.
The successful candidate will work on the development and evaluation of new techniques for missile and drone defense systems. Work will involve support in the development of data analysis in areas that include signal processing and detection, machine learning and artificial intelligence, multiple target tracking, advanced decision architecture, weapon/sensor management, and system performance optimization for currently deployed and future missile defense systems.
Requirements:
MS in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Physics, Applied Mathematics, System Science and Engineering, or equivalent with 3+ years of experience. The candidate must be able to work on a broad range of problems. A candidate with background in signal processing, data analysis, familiar with MATLAB and other scientific programming is desired. Ability to communicate well in both written and oral fashion is required.
Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400 - $140,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400 - $182,200
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: 43028
Nearest Major Market: Boston
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