Software Engineering-Assistant Staff

MIT Lincoln Laboratory • Lexington, MA • 2h ago

The Software and Electronics Engineering Group collaborates with every research area at the Laboratory to create systems that accomplish their objectives in real-world scenarios and in unpredictable surroundings. Our engineers develop complex software and electronics systems, from concept to realization, for a variety of proto@types. We utilize the applied research approach to work on capabilities such as pointing and stabilization techniques to enable efficient space-based laser communication, and to build proto@types such as a ground-based sensor to detect biological threats in real time. Our engineers are developing airborne visual navigation; flight controls; and on-orbit pointing, acquisition, and tracking systems. We have expertise in space-qualified electronics, precision controls, firmware, embedded software, and application software.

Position Description

Group 76, Software and Electronics Engineering, is seeking a Software Engineer to work on the full software lifecycle for complex proto@types that are built by mission groups across the Laboratory. Activities may include software design, implementation, and integration & test of hardware/software systems in a laboratory setting. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to multi-disciplinary teams executing advanced research and independently solve technical challenges. Occasional travel to support field exercises, presentations to sponsors and the community, and other events may be required. Staff in this position will receive mentorship from senior engineers in order to grow into roles with increasing responsibility and broadening impact.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Strong programming skills in a systems language (e.g., C/C++ ), a high-level language (e.g., Java or Python), and a scripting language (e.g., Bash).

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.

Strong communication skills with the ability to coherently convey complex technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences

Prior internship or undergraduate research experience is highly desired.

Preferred Qualifications (1 or more of the following)

Background in satellites, autonomous vehicles, or modern controls

Familiarity with writing software/HDL for hardware (GPU, FPGA)

Experience developing low level drivers

Experience with Agile development methodologies

Familiarity with DevSecOps pipeline processes and technologies

Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lldb, etc

Knowledge of communication and hardware protocols (e.g. UDP, TCP, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI)

Experience designing and developing hard real-time software

Experience using test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers and logic analyzers for integration and hardware debugging

Growth Opportunities

We support a wide variety of mechanisms for staff to continually grow their skills including:

Direct mentorship within the Group and across MIT LL for projects and career guidance.

Participation in programs across MIT LL to broaden your network internally and externally.

Community exposure through external conferences/meetings and internal workshops that draw senior leaders from government and industry.

Continuing education through both external and internal courses on a variety of technical, communication, and work/project management fundamentals.

60% onsite expectation

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: [[gradRange]]

Experienced Hiring Range: [[experiencedRange]]

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 (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits) for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits/additional) .

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.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: [[id]]

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