Staff Architect: Lab & R&D Facility Design Lead

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA is seeking a Staff Architect to lead architectural design across office, lab, and cleanroom spaces, coordinating with Facilities Engineering and Project Management teams.

The role covers schematic through construction documentation, code reviews, construction administration, and project closeout, with emphasis on compliant, safe, and efficient facilities for R&D environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture and MA license in MA (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
• Experience in Research/Laboratory and office renovations.
• Proficient with building codes/regulatory requirements (IBC, NFPA, ADA, MA State).
• Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT, Procore, Bluebeam/Adobe and Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with end users to develop scope and presentation materials.
• Inspect spaces for existing conditions and make improvement recommendations.
• Develop space plans and SD/DD/CD documents in AutoCAD/REVIT.
• Perform Building Code reviews and prepare contract specifications.
• Support construction administration including bid reviews and RFIs.
• Collaborate with Facilities Architectural team to maintain design standards.
• Coordinate with in-house SMEs to inform design development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Architectural design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Procore

Bluebeam/Adobe

Office suite

SketchUp/Enscape

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA is seeking a Staff Architect to lead architectural design across office, lab, and cleanroom spaces, coordinating with Facilities Engineering and Project Management teams.

The role covers schematic through construction documentation, code reviews, construction administration, and project closeout, with emphasis on compliant, safe, and efficient facilities for R&D environments.