Lasercom R&D Engineer-Assistant Staff

Help Define the Future of Free-Space Optical Communication.

The Laser Communications Group designs, prototypes, analyzes, and tests free-space laser communications systems for a variety of government platforms and environments. Our research team develops new technology for laser communications systems, such as techniques to mitigate fluctuations in signal power caused by atmospheric turbulence, and methods to reduce wavefront distortions. We perform atmospheric modeling and simulation, and build precise acquisition, tracking, and pointing subsystems to support highly directional, low-probability-of-intercept communication links.

Major efforts within the group include the demonstration of a low-cost, high-performance airborne laser communications terminal, and the development of the nation's leading independent lasercom interoperability testing facility. We also serve as a trusted source of subject matter expertise to the US government on all aspects of laser communications.

We are seeking a recent graduate ready to apply strong technical fundamentals to real experiments, real hardware, and real-world impact from day one.

This is not a "shadow the senior engineer for two years" role. You will be in the lab running experiments, performing modeling and analysis, and contributing directly to systems that matter.

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $100,200-$120,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $100,200-$150,000

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: 43298