Computer Engineer Development of RF and Digital Systems

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 100,200 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA is seeking a Computer Engineer focused on RF and digital systems development. This full‑time role involves designing complex RF systems, working with a team on architecture, concept development, and prototyping.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, experience with FPGA design, and familiarity with embedded systems. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience in synthesizable VHDL or Verilog.
• Ability to implement FPGA designs in hardware.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of RF and digital systems.
• Design and prototype complex RF systems.
• Work in a team with electrical and mechanical engineers.

Skills

Embedded signal processing hardware

VHDL

FPGA designs

Firmware debugging

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics

Tools

MatLab

Laboratory test equipment

Job description

Computer Engineer – Development of RF and Digital Systems

Date: Jun 9, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Nearest Major Market: Boston

Job Description

The Integrated RF and Photonics Technology Group is currently seeking a full‑time Computer Engineer to aid in the development of next generation RF and digital systems. The position includes opportunities to take part in the design and prototyping of complex RF systems, with primary focus on digital (FPGA/DSP/microcontroller‑based) circuits, networking, firmware and software. This involves working in a team of electrical and mechanical engineers. The role includes architecture and concept development, experimental prototyping, and demonstrating results for advanced RF prototypes. An ideal candidate will be able to work independently in these areas and perform as part of a small team of developers on larger system designs.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related technical degree with demonstrable knowledge of embedded signal processing hardware is preferred
• Experience developing synthesizable VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog
• Experience implementing FPGA designs in hardware
• Experience testing and debugging firmware designs in both simulation and in hardware

Desired Skills

• Experience implementing and integrating with digital interfaces, such as SPI, PCIe and Gigabit Ethernet
• Experience developing software for real‑time distributed systems
• Good working knowledge of the operation of laboratory test equipment and RF hardware including but not limited to network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, software defined radios, etc.
• Experience in C++ and Java within a real‑time Linux processing environment
• Proficiency in MatLab, C/C++, Python or other scientific programming languages
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of embedded processing concepts needed to communicate with staff regarding the use of industry best practices for development and documentation.

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

Benefits

• 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 more

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: 43057

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