Space Systems Architect for Resilient Mission Design

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington (MA)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 220,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Pension
401K matching
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Mentorship
Work-life balance

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Group 94, Electronics for Contested Space, seeks an aerospace/astronautical or systems analysis engineer to lead concept development, mission analysis, and prototyping of resilient space systems. This role spans from pre-concept ideas to mature, mission-critical systems.

You will contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and perform systems engineering, trade studies, and modeling with occasional travel.

Qualifications

  • PhD or MS with substantial experience in aerospace/astronautical engineering or related field.
  • Experience in systems engineering, space systems, mission analysis, modelling/simulation, remote sensing, or hardware testing.
  • Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead concept development, mission analysis, and prototyping of resilient space systems.
  • Perform systems engineering, trade studies, and coordination with sponsors and partners.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and travel for field exercises and briefings.

Skills

Systems engineering
Space systems
Space mission analysis
Modeling & simulation
Remote sensing
Hardware testing
MATLAB
Python
C/C++
Security clearance

Education

PhD in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering
Master's degree + 5 years experience

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink/Aerospace Toolbox
COMSOL Multiphysics
ANSYS/STK

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Group 94, Electronics for Contested Space, seeks an aerospace/astronautical or systems analysis engineer to lead concept development, mission analysis, and prototyping of resilient space systems. This role spans from pre-concept ideas to mature, mission-critical systems.

You will contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and perform systems engineering, trade studies, and modeling with occasional travel.

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