RF Engineer-Associate Staff

Position DescriptionThe Group is seeking creative and enthusiastic candidates to develop, test, integrate, and demonstrate novel RF system approaches in lab, vehicle, and flight environments. Staff in this Position typically assume, or quickly grow into, roles where they are leading one or more aspects of RF system design and/or efforts in system integration & verification.Day to Day Activities May Include:Design and test of RF front-ends for communication and sensing prototypesTest documentation and planningLab environment setup and configurationParticipation in field experimentation, lab and field data collection, and post-experiment analysis. Minimum QualificationsM.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field or in lieu of a Masters a Bachelors + 4 years of experience. Experience with common RF and digital test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc…)Exposure to and/or coursework in software development and scripting (e.g. Python, Matlab, etc…)Exposure to test planning and execution of field experimentsHighly effective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a team and set prioritiesStrong problem-solving skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with mixed-signal design for RF systemsExperience in the design, prototyping, and testing of RF front-ends for communications and sensing systems, including experience in integrating components such as power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and filters to engineer low-distortion transmitters and high-sensitivity receiversExperience in the use of software defined radios for RF recording and prototypingExperience with PCB layout and mixed signal designExperience in system design using RF System-on-Chip technologyExperience in test planning and overseeing execution of field experimentsThis position will include a mixture of on-site, travel, and remote work as needed to support integration and field events.Recent 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: 42743