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# Technical Staff-Radar Systems Engineer

- **Company:** MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- **Location:** Lexington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,200.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Computer Engineering, Digital Electronics, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Radio-Frequency Identification, Systems Development Life Cycle, Rapid Prototyping Process, Signal Processing, Systems Integration, Hfss
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18350220?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18350220%2FTechnical-Staff-Radar-Systems-Engineer-Massachusetts-Lexington

## About the Role

* Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or other relevant technical field
 + A Master's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience will be considered
 * Significant professional / academic experience in one or more of the following:
 + Remote sensing (radar / EO) or other RF systems (communications, electronic warfare, etc.)
 + System-level simulation, analysis, and ability to derive design specifications based on high-level mission needs
 + RF cascade design, analysis, and measurement techniques
 + Analog / digital circuit analysis, PCB prototyping and testing
 + Antenna, RF, and microwave component integration and testing
 + Full wave electromagnetic simulation solvers (e.g. HFSS, CST, FEKO)
 + Signal processing concepts and image formation techniques
 + Development and implementation of advanced algorithms on operational/real-time platforms
 * Demonstrated ability to:
 + Lead teams responsible for system development and test efforts
 + Work in a multidisciplinary team environment and maintain strong working relationships
 + Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
 + Manage a project budget, schedule, and effectively communicate status with stakeholders
 * Proficiency with scientific programming languages (MATLAB, Python, or similar)

## Description

The Advanced Sensors and Techniques Group is seeking a candidate to help design and build the next generation of advanced radar systems for space surveillance. The successful candidate will work in multi-disciplinary teams of scientists and engineers to prototype and demonstrate innovative concepts leveraging real-world data and access to world-class sensors. Assignments will require the candidate to work independently and in a team environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role. We are seeking highly motivated, exceptionally bright, and creative individuals with experience developing, testing, and operating radar systems who can think broadly, analyze complex problems, implement solutions in a rapid prototyping environment, and who wish to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology in support of national security.

Occasional travel to support test exercises and/or system integration activities at remote field sites may be required


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