RF/Analog Design Engineer-Associate Staff

The Strategic and Long-Range Communications Group develops new system concepts and techniques to support the US Government’s most critical communications needs. The Group specializes in RF communications in multi-domain applications (ground, sea, air, and space) for global assured connectivity in the presence of adversary interference and interception threats. The Group leverages its expertise in communications system analysis, digital signal processing, RF technology, rapid prototyping, and field experimentation to research, develop, characterize, and demonstrate new capabilities.Position DescriptionThe Strategic and Long-Range Communications Group is seeking creative and enthusiastic candidates to model, design, measure, and integrate analog RF circuits, antennas, and systems in support of prototyping and field exercise activities.Minimum QualificationsM.S. or B.S. degree with 5 plus years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fieldExperience with specifying, designing, modelling, and measuring the performance of analog RF systems using typical RF components including filters, power dividers, couplers, oscillators, low-noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, and antennasExperience with lab-based, analog signal measurement tools including Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, and Signal Generators.Experience with RF and Analog simulation toolsHighly effective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a team and set prioritiesStrong problem-solving skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with RF wireless communications systems integration and test in laboratory and/or field environmentsDemonstrated experience with RF receive and/or transmitter designs in HF frequencies (2-30 MHz) at kW class power levelsRecent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400 - $140,000Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400 - $182,200Disclaimer: 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 plansMIT-funded pensionMatching 401KPaid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programsMentorship programsA 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 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.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: 42629