Job Description

The Homeland Decision Support Systems Group focuses on end-to-end system architectures design, decision support, and advanced analytics to enhance the protection of the homeland and U.S. interests overseas. In collaboration with industry and academia, we are working at the frontiers of AI to develop and integrate advanced decision support prototypes that can address national security needs in the land, sea, air, and space domains. We have deployed real-time enterprise and edge solutions that support the warfighters at multiple Combatant Commands across the globe, providing a measurable impact to their missions. Our technical expertise spans deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, graph theory, big data architectures, operations research, and system autonomy. Our goal is to enhance national security by leading the nation in developing and deploying advanced decision support systems utilizing cutting edge AI and machine learning technologies.

Job Description

Our group is seeking highly motivated entry level scientists, data analysts and engineers who are interested in solving challenging technical problems that make a difference in the real world. Typical activities for our analysts include data analysis, modeling and algorithm development while working as part of an interdisciplinary team. In this role, the candidate will help to develop/implement techniques for analysis of varied data sets, implement leading edge data processing and algorithms from academia, and work within our team to develop concepts that address national security challenges. The candidate will work with an experienced team to learn about the homeland protection mission and to develop a career path matching their technical interests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (STEM, Econ, etc.)
• Data analysis skills, including: exploratory analysis, clean, organize, analyze to extract information, find trends/anomalies, synthesize/visualize results
• Basic statistical and mathematical data manipulation knowledge
• Proficient with MATLAB, Python, or similar programming language
• Willing to acquire new skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage priorities

Desired Requirements

• Strong presentation skills a plus
• Working well in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Experience with large, complex multidimensional data handling a plus
• Experience with software development and source control management tools like GitHub a plus
• Experience working with various computer OS (Windows/Linux/Unix) a plus

Keywords: Data Analysis, Data Processing, Physics, Math, Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Signal Processing, Image Processing, Machine Learning, Modeling, Simulation, Matlab, Python, Computer Science, Data Science

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
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A 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 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: 41670 

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