Optical Engineering Assistant-Specialist
 MIT Lincoln Laboratory | |
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, Massachusetts, Lexington | |
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 Jan 23, 2025 | |
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Apply now Date: Jan 21, 2025 Location: Company: The Active Optical Systems Group's mission is to establish a laser radar center of excellence through development of advanced laser radar technology. One of the major research thrusts in this pursuit is implementation and application of three-dimensional laser radars employing novel receiver technology featuring arrays of detectors that are individually sensitive to single photons. The group is currently addressing the development and operation of airborne and ground-based 3D laser radars, along with data collection, data exploitation, and simulation and modeling efforts for various applications. The group is also pursuing significant efforts in the development of coherent laser radar, including adaptation of advanced radar techniques to the optical regime, pushing the bandwidth of coherent systems into the terahertz regime, and using photon-counting detector arrays in coherent receivers. The goals of these efforts range from laboratory demonstrations to development of field-deployable systems. The group is also world-leader in advanced passive receivers based on novel, high-bandwidth digital focal plane arrays used on state-of-art EO/IR systems. Position Description
We are looking for a qualified individual with experience in setting up and working in an physics laboratory. We seek an individual who assists in laboratory, research, or analytical work under direction or supervision of scientific personnel. The qualified candidate exhibits a strong work drive, willingness to learn new things, and an ability to suggest novel solutions for mechanical or optical laboratory challenges. The ideal candidate exhibits: (a) Meticulous care in assembling scientific devices with other laboratory personnel Important skills for this role include: Ability to perform detail-oriented precision wiring or hardware integration into a compact volume critical to program success. Provide field support for field test campaign, including a one to two remote field campaigns of 1-2 weeks duration. Requirements
Individual should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, physics, optical engineering, or an equivalent degree track. Desired skills: Specifying, purchasing and aligning electrical or optical elements; familiarity with using high-speed digital oscilloscopes, optical detectors and lasers desired. The qualified individual should also be able to setup data acquisition systems and be able to collect and analyze data using high-level computer languages such as MATLAB and Python. 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:
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: 41830
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