Massachusetts Institute of Technology

99: Asst Staff - Engineering

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Aeronautical Engineering, or relevant field (5 years of experience as substitute for degree)
  • Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
  • Experience with electro-optical systems, sensors, and imaging technologies
  • Collaborative and on-site work requirement

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop hardware systems and embedded software
  • Contribute to the deployment of advanced aerospace systems
  • Analyze end-to-end hardware system performance
  • Work across disciplines to integrate various technological components
  • Utilize knowledge in satellite systems and low-SWaP technologies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension plan
  • Matching 401K contributions
  • Generous paid leave including vacation and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
  • Access to mentorship programs
  • Flexible work-life balance options
Full Job Description
We are seeking self-motivated engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary skill sets and a passion for prototyping cutting-edge systems that address critical national challenges.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated engineer with expertise in physics and/or applied math. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation and hands-on experience with hardware systems and/or embedded software. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of advanced aerospace systems in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Job responsibilities include the following:
  • Strong foundation in electro-optical, infrared, or related sensor technologies
  • Experience in hardware and/or software development
  • Knowledge of satellite systems, optical communication, or low-SWaP technologies
  • Ability to work across disciplines
  • End-to-end hardware system design and analysis


Requirements

  • B.S. in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Aeronautical Engineering or other relevant technical field. 5 years of experience would be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Experience with electro-optical systems, sensors, imaging technologies, or optical communications
  • This is an on-site, collaborative role


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior work with space systems, autonomous vehicles, or robotics
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, and/or MATLAB
  • Demonstrated ability to solve broad technical problems and complex engineering challenges


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

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

  • 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 much more!

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

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.

Requisition ID: 43203

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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