Entry Level Analyst

MIT Lincoln Laboratory
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Lexington
244 Wood Street (Show on map)
Jan 27, 2025
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK Entry Level Analyst Apply now Date: Jan 27, 2025 Location: Lexington, MA, US Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory The Homeland Protection Systems Group works with U.S. Government agencies to develop, assess, and rapidly transition advanced technologies aimed at safeguarding the National Airspace and addressing emerging national security priorities in the homeland. The Group has successfully deployed innovative technology solutions to tackle defense challenges for the National Airspace, population centers, and critical infrastructure. We specialize in comprehensive systems analysis, advanced technology development, and rapid prototyping. Leveraging our expertise in complex systems, algorithms, and hardware prototyping, our team of scientists, engineers, and technologists applies cutting-edge techniques in data analysis, predictive analytics, and systems engineering to solve complex Homeland Protection problems. Our goal mission is to deliver and deploy advanced technologies that strengthen national security in the homeland. Job Description Our group is seeking highly motivated entry level scientists and engineers who are interested in solving challenging technical problems that make a difference in the real world. Typical activities for our analysts include modeling, data analysis, 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 in the homeland. 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. Position specific requirements: * Proven experience with processing data to find patterns and looking for trends/anomalies * Strong expertise in MATLAB, Python, or similar programming language * Demonstrated proficiency with data handling: cleaning, preparation, analysis, visualization * Strong presentation and communication skills. In addition to work experience, relevant classes, field work, lab work, or extracurricular experience will be considered * Basic statistical knowledge * Desire to acquire new skills * Ability to work well in teams Requirements * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Physics, Mathematics, Applied Math, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, etc.) * Interest in national security * Large data set handling a plus * Experience with source control management tools like GitHub a plus 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: 41870 Nearest Major Market: Boston Job Segment: Security Clearance, Computer Science, Data Analyst, Laboratory, DoD, Government, Technology, Data, Science Apply now Find similar jobs: Homeland Protection and Air Traffic Control, Engineering