Technical Staff - Ionospheric Applications Physicist

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Data Processing, DoD Secret Clearance, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Government, Ionosphere, Leadership, Physics, Prototyping
LOCATION
Lexington, MA
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The Applied Space Systems Group develops sensor systems for detecting, tracking, and analyzing natural and man-made phenomena, with expertise in environmental monitoring, sensor design, data processing, and system prototyping. Projects include satellite missions like TROPICS, TESS, and environmental monitoring satellites.

This role focuses on developing and integrating ionospheric models to enhance radar, communication, and surveillance systems impacted by space weather. Candidates should have experience in space weather modeling, plasma physics, numerical modeling, and data assimilation, with proficiency in MATLAB and Python.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics, Space Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, or a master's with extensive experience. Leadership skills, strong communication, and experience working with government or defense sectors are preferred.

Benefits include health plans, retirement options, tuition reimbursement, and work-life balance programs. The candidate must obtain a Secret DoD clearance. Equal opportunity employer.

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