Marc N. Viera

Dr. Marc N. Viera is an assistant director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory. His technical expertise spans advanced infrared (IR) and radio-frequency (RF) systems; electronic warfare technology; integrated air defenses; and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and tactical system architectures.

Viera joined Lincoln Laboratory in 2002 as a technical staff member in the ISR and Tactical Systems Division and rose through the ranks to assume leadership roles of increasing responsibility. Initially, he worked on the Air Vehicle Survivability Evaluation program, simulating, prototyping, and testing advanced IR surveillance systems and seekers for air defense applications. From 2008 to 2010, he continued this work as an assistant group leader, overseeing multiple test and evaluation efforts employing ground-based and airborne test beds for RF system characterization and novel electronic attack testing.

In 2010, his research emphasis shifted to rapid prototyping of advanced capabilities for the U.S. Air Force. As an associate group leader, he initiated a program supporting Air Force acquisition through the development of advanced U.S. systems concepts. In 2012, Viera was appointed group leader to form a new architecture analysis team directly supporting the Air Force’s Family of Systems strategy for integrated capabilities. Subsequently, he oversaw an array of rapid prototyping efforts, including a first-of-its kind Department of Defense demonstration of swarms of micro–uncrewed aerial vehicles.

Viera became assistant head and head of the division in 2015 and 2020, respectively. In these roles, he executed research and development efforts spanning air vehicle survivability, system of system architectures, advanced airborne sensors, rapid capability development, and intelligence and decision support technologies.

Within the Laboratory, Viera has been committed to developing high-performing, vibrant teams and has worked to create operational efficiencies through his participation on the Enterprise Capabilities Board and Information Technology Executive Council. Nationally recognized as a subject-matter expert on ISR and tactical system technology, he has served as a consultant on multiple Defense Science Board studies.

Viera holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from Tufts University and MS and PhD degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.