Lead Space Systems Engineer - Advanced Technologies

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Advanced Capabilities and Technologies Group seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to advance ground and spacecraft systems, focusing on modeling, analysis, lab testing and hardware prototyping. The role demands leadership of interdisciplinary teams and travel to field sites.

You will contribute to system integration, data collection and evaluation of hypersonics, propulsion and sensors, with emphasis on developing concepts from prototype to operation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years demonstrated experience in an industry, FFRDC/UARC, or defense environment.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive, design, and analyze novel technical solutions to challenging engineeringproblems
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams for analysis and hardware prototyping efforts
• MS or PhD degree in engineering, physics or a related technical field

Responsibilities

• Lead systems analysis and hardware prototyping activities.
• Modeling, laboratory testing, and system integration for space-related technologies.
• Field data collection and analysis to support technology development.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Modeling and analysis

Laboratory testing

System integration

Field data collection

Education

MS or PhD in engineering, physics or related field

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Advanced Capabilities and Technologies Group seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to advance ground and spacecraft systems, focusing on modeling, analysis, lab testing and hardware prototyping. The role demands leadership of interdisciplinary teams and travel to field sites.

You will contribute to system integration, data collection and evaluation of hypersonics, propulsion and sensors, with emphasis on developing concepts from prototype to operation.