Sensors Fall/Spring Co-op – RF Systems Engineer

About the role#

This co-op position within the Sensors Division focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems, including airborne and surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. You will work on full system prototypes, experiment campaigns, and technology component development, with mentorship from experienced staff on projects related to national security.

What you'll do#

• Perform technical work within project teams.
• Collaborate with experts to solve problems in areas such as signal processing, machine learning, computer vision, statistical estimation, object tracking, and sensor hardware development.
• Participate in all project phases, from problem design and solution discovery to experimentation and data analysis.
• Develop prototype algorithms and systems in software or hardware.
• Execute system implementation and integration for test and fielded systems.

What you'll need#

• Enrollment in a BS, MS, or Ph.D. degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• A strong academic record and a demonstrated interest in research.
• Background or experience in signal processing, machine learning, RF hardware, or software development.
• Proficiency in scientific computing skills, specifically MATLAB and Python.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Location & details#

• Location: Woburn, Massachusetts
• Modality: On-site
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Term: Rolling