99: Asst Staff - Engineering

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks a highly motivated engineer with a strong foundation in physics and/or applied math to design, prototype, and deploy advanced aerospace systems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with hardware and/or embedded software, with opportunities to contribute across disciplines and to work on end-to-end system design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; 5 years experience may substitute for a degree.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with electro-optical systems, sensors, imaging technologies, or optical communications.
• This is an on-site, collaborative role.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced aerospace hardware and software systems.
• Work across disciplines to deliver end-to-end hardware system design and analysis.
• Collaborate with end users to rapidly prototype end-to-end solutions.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

B.S. in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Aeronautical Engineering or other relevant technical field

Tools

C++

Python

MATLAB

Job description

The Advanced Electro-Optical Systems Group specializes in the rapid design and prototyping of innovative electro-optic systems that support the Department of Defense, NASA, and other U.S. government organizations. The group has deep expertise in satellite systems, electro-optical and infrared sensors, electronics, image processing, and low-SWaP (size, weight, and power) optical communications. By combining hardware and software development under one roof, the group rapidly architects, prototypes, and deploys end-to-end systems tailored to mission needs. We work closely with end users to transform enabling concepts into operational capabilities on accelerated timelines.

We are seeking self-motivated engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary skill sets and a passion for prototyping cutting-edge systems that address critical national challenges.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated engineer with expertise in physics and/or applied math. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation and hands-on experience with hardware systems and/or embedded software. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of advanced aerospace systems in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Job responsibilities include the following:

• Strong foundation in electro-optical, infrared, or related sensor technologies
• Experience in hardware and/or software development
• Knowledge of satellite systems, optical communication, or low-SWaP technologies
• Ability to work across disciplines
• End-to-end hardware system design and analysis

Requirements

• B.S. in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Aeronautical Engineering or other relevant technical field. 5 years of experience would be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Experience with electro-optical systems, sensors, imaging technologies, or optical communications
• This is an on-site, collaborative role

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work with space systems, autonomous vehicles, or robotics
• Proficiency in C++, Python, and/or MATLAB
• Demonstrated ability to solve broad technical problems and complex engineering challenges

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $100,200-$120,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $100,200-$150,000

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

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

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.