Staff Mechanical & Opto-Mechanical Engineer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington (MA)

On-site

USD 116,000 - 182,000

Full time

15 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health plans
Pension
401K matching
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a highly capable mechanical engineer to join the Mechanical Engineering Group in Lexington, MA. You will design, analyze, integrate, and test complex hardware from concept through field performance, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires experience with harsh environments, aerospace applications, and strong communication skills. Some travel to meetings and field sites may be involved.

Qualifications

  • Experience designing and developing complex mechanical systems.
  • Experience in harsh environments is highly desired.
  • Knowledge of structures, mechanisms, and electronics packaging.

Responsibilities

  • Engineering design, analyses, integration, and testing of complex hardware from concept to field performance.
  • Present engineering designs to internal and external audiences.
  • Work in close-knit teams and travel to meetings and field sites.

Skills

Mechanical design
Aerospace applications
Team collaboration

Education

MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a highly capable mechanical engineer to join the Mechanical Engineering Group in Lexington, MA. You will design, analyze, integrate, and test complex hardware from concept through field performance, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires experience with harsh environments, aerospace applications, and strong communication skills. Some travel to meetings and field sites may be involved.

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