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# EO/IR System Engineer-Assistant Staff

- **Company:** MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- **Location:** Lexington, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $100,200.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Data Analysis
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3097d4fe-3334-4768-bc29-9c55165f5ceb

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other relevant field. Course work and lab experience in one or more of the following areas is desired: statistical data analysis, optics, scientific programming, circuit design, and algorithm development. Excellent communications skills required., Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and will obtain and maintain a Secret clearance to start but must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level DoD security clearance with compartmented program eligibility in the future.

## Description

We are looking for a highly motivated problem-solver adept in scientific programming and laboratory work who is interested in working with a team to develop the next generation of advanced EO/IR systems. The individual is expected to support system modeling, laboratory testing, and data analysis and be willing to participate in measurement campaigns.