MIT Lincoln Laboratory, headquartered in Lexington, MA, is a U.S. Department of Defense research and development center chartered to apply advanced technology to problems of national security. We undertake projects in fields as diverse as cyber security, information sciences, communication systems, air and missile defense, space surveillance technology, – more... tactical systems, biological and chemical defense, and homeland protection. Research and development activities focus on long-term technology development as well as rapid system prototyping and demonstration, facilitated by state-of-the-art facilities on our campus including a Microelectronics Lab, Airborne Test Bed Facility, Environmental Test Laboratory, Machine Shop, and more. Our approximately 3,700 employees include scientists and software, mechanical and electrical engineers, as well as talented professionals in areas like contract management, finance, human resources, IT, administrative support, facilities, security and more. – less