What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Imaging Systems position at MIT Lincoln Laboratory?
Date: Mar 8, 2025
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The Advanced Concepts & Technologies Group is looking for candidates who are excited to work on challenging problems in national security and join our team. The group develops technology to protect our deployed sailors, soldiers, and assets against advanced threats, while enabling operations in complex maritime environments. The group's research and development activities include concepts design, advanced algorithms development, software and hardware prototyping, experimental field-testing, and data analysis. Our team focuses on creating new capabilities through rapid prototyping of software and hardware. Of particular interest to the group is the development of advanced electronic warfare systems prototypes, advanced sensors prototypes, novel signal processing algorithms, optimization for resource allocation, and artificial intelligence to enable the development of next generation systems for fleet and surface assets defense.
Due to the wide-ranging nature of research, this dynamic group is comprised of a team of scientists and engineers with expertise in physics, mathematics, computer science, and various engineering backgrounds. The group fosters mentoring at all levels, and promotes critical and innovative thinking to address the needs of the nation. The candidate will be part of a highly collaborative team that thrives in solving complex challenges, fosters innovation, supports career growth, and is dedicated to making a positive impact in our nation.
The Advanced Concepts and Technologies Group is seeking a candidate to conduct research in maritime electro-optical / infrared (EO/IR) imaging and help develop capability for next-generation systems for the DoD. The work will include the design and fabrication of custom imaging systems and experimental lab and field testing of custom EO/IR imaging systems as part of a dedicated team. Research areas and roles may also include data analysis, algorithm development and signal/image processing to detect targets of interest.
The candidate will be responsible for working with a team in designing, fabricating and testing custom camera imaging systems by supporting both hardware design, fabrication and testing. A practical understanding of electronics, mechanical, and thermal design and fabrication is helpful. Experience in building prototype optical systems including system design, component specification, and fabrication is desirable.
Experience in software development to support the current data acquisition environment in C that includes camera interfaces, data display, processing and acquisition is desirable including implementation of revision control practices. Familiarity with commercial camera operation and standards as well as general test equipment are beneficial. Experience in writing command scripts to operate test equipment is beneficial.
The candidate should have experience in conducting optical measurements and conducting image data analysis using software tools such as Matlab, Python or C . Experience with image processing techniques including spatial and temporal filtering as well as AI/ML techniques is very beneficial.
The candidate should also be able to participate in local and remote field testing with the team. Good communication and troubleshooting skills are critical and the ability to produce and present effective presentations on project results in a clear manner are important. In addition, an ability to think creatively and generate new innovative ideas in aspects of maritime imaging systems is very beneficial.
Education:
Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field. In lieu of a Masters, a Bachelors degree with 5 years of directly relevant experience.
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 ofother 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: 41682
Nearest Major Market: Boston
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