To help defend our nation, deployed forces, and allies from ballistic missile attacks, the Integrated Missile Defense Technology Group supports the Missile Defense Agency in the development, deployment, testing, and enhancement of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). We continuously develop and enhance BMDS elements to enable them to keep up with rapidly evolving threats. Our staff are involved in the development and integration of these elements from the analysis and characterization of the worldwide ballistic missile threat to the fielding of new BMDS capabilities. We perform system and component engineering, algorithm development, advanced technology prototyping, and validation of system performance by means of testing and analysis.
Job Description - Associate Staff - AI/MLGroup 36, the Integrated Missile Defense Technology group, seeks highly motivated individuals to join in an outstanding and interdisciplinary team of mathematicians, scientists, and engineers in solving challenging and critically important missile defense problems through simulation, modeling, algorithm development, autonomy and machine learning, hardware prototyping, field testing and analysis.
The successful candidate will be able to work on a broad range of problems. Desired areas of expertise include any of the following: data science and engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), statistics, autonomous systems (AS), algorithm development, prototyping, data infrastructure and analytics, modeling and simulation, and radar signal processing. The applicant must be enthusiastic in applying AI/ML or AS knowledge to national security applications, including those of missile defense. Experience with python, deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch), and high-performance computing is desired. Must have demonstrated proficiency in oral presentations and written reporting skills. Must have proven record of self-motivation and ability to work well in a team environment.
RequirementsMS in Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, Autonomy, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aero/Astro, or a related field. In lieu of a MS degree, an BS degree and 2 years of position-related experience will be considered.
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
- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- A range of work-life balance options
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: 42130
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