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The Advanced SATCOM Systems and Operations Group is developing technologies for the most advanced communication satellites, and SATCOM systems in the world.  The Group is involved in a synergistic combination of research, prototyping, and experimentation efforts focused on the goals of enhancing the capacity, robustness to interference, and the flexibility of future generations of communications satellites and systems.

Current research areas draw from advanced concepts in Information Theory, Communication Theory, Network Theory, Array Processing, Estimation and Detection, Machine Learning, Antennas and Arrays, Dynammic Resource Allocation, and Optimization.  Promising research results are verified in hardware and software prototypes that provide quantitative performance data in relevant environments. Exceptional candidates seeking to become experts in these fields and advance the state of technology are encouraged to apply.

Selected candidates will actively participate in the design, analysis, implementation, and demonstration of novel communications waveforms, signal processing algorithms, resource allocation schemes, SATCOM system architectures, antennas and arrays, media access protocols, and networking protocols. The individual will typically work in multi-disciplinary teams in which team members possess expertise in communications theory, networking, information assurance, systems engineering, antennas and arrays, digital hardware, and software defined radio. The individual will have opportunities to work with the government, academia, and industry as well as make contributions towards DoD policy, requirements, acquisition, systems engineering, and operations.

Required Experience:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with a strong background in wireless communications and signal processing. In lieu of a Ph.D., an M.S. with 3+ years of directly relevant experience is acceptable. 
• Experience and/or coursework in wireless communications theory, information theory, digital signal processing, estimation and detection, optimization, radio frequency propagation modeling, linear algebra.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, C/C++ or other equivalent modeling and simulation tools.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Desired Experience:

• Machine learning, adaptive filtering, array processing, media access control protocols, networking
• Fixed point algorithm design and implementation targeting embedded processors such as FPGA, GPU, DSP
• Antennas, arrays, and radio frequency circuits
• Software Defined Radio
• Software Defined Networking
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage tasks and projects

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: 41319  

Overview

In this position, you will use your front-end web development experiences to develop new features in contributing to the enhancement of ArcGIS Velocity, ArcGIS GeoEvent Server and other next-generation real-time and big data enterprise and cloud offerings. Additionally, you will utilize your experiences and development skills in JavaScript, Java, and Scala, to provide creative, logical, and practical solutions that yield innovative software product capabilities.

This team supports some of Esri’s Professional Service’s real-time products, including ArcGIS Velocity and ArcGIS GeoEvent Server. As a software engineer, you will design and develop software used by organizations across diverse markets and industries. You will be part of a talented cross-functional team of dynamic and passionate engineers who deliver capabilities that enable our customers to make a difference in communities around the world. In this role, you will design and develop the software used by a large community of GIS professionals to power the operations of their organizations.

The Professional Services division is the consulting and implementation arm of Esri. We break ground in new markets, push the technology envelope and ultimately deliver transformational solutions to high profile clients worldwide. The Professional Services organization is comprised of nearly 1,000 talented business and technical professionals who strive every day to help our users be successful.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of dedicated Software Engineers, Product Engineers, and Site Reliability Engineers to design, build, and maintain the most desired capabilities and enhancements
• Build Java and Scala components and web services to power user experience and geospatial workflows
• Use Java, Scala, JavaScript, Typescript, React and Dojo to develop applications that follow industry-standard design patterns, development methodologies, and deployment models
• Develop software used by people who are not software developers. Ensure the exceptional software you create influences them to be exceptional professionals in their respective fields
• Prototype, design, develop, and deliver complete software features and products that can scale, are fault tolerant, and handle concurrent workloads
• Evolve your language skills by staying current with complementary programming languages, development methodologies, user interface design techniques, and database tools

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in a similar position supporting similar responsibilities
• Professional experience developing software components using Java or Scala as well as JavaScript, Typescript, React, and HTML
• Working knowledge of databases such as MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL
• Object oriented design skills
• Strong understanding of Java and JavaScript design patterns
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of data formats including JSON, XML, and delimited text
• Fundamental understanding of web services including REST
• Experience working with large codebases
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Have a passion for quality, are detail oriented, and have a desire to improve products
• Proven ability to work in a self-led or team environment
• Bachelor’s in computer science or STEM related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience with technologies such as Apache Spark, Kafka, OpenSearch, or distributed big databases.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Java build systems, such as maven
• Knowledge of Docker containers and orchestrators such as Kubernetes
• Good understanding of cloud computing platforms (such as AWS and Azure) and services such as Amazon S3, EC2 and Azure services such as Blob Service, and more
• Understanding of agile software development practices
• Experience using GIS or mapping related software development
• Master’s in computer science or STEM related field

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Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is$118,976—$194,688 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email

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