MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 1 day ago
Space Systems Researcher / Engineer (Tech Staff)
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expMIT Lincoln Laboratory is focused on tackling the nation's most pressing space-related security challenges through innovative analysis and prototyping. The Space Systems Researcher/Engineer role involves developing modeling software, hardware prototyping, program management, and signal processing to enhance US national defense strategies.
BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop modeling software for in-house astrodynamics toolkits. Topics include satellite propagation, guidance laws, sensors & observations, state estimation, tracking, etc
Design and produce developmental hardware systems and sensors. Design and conduct measurement campaigns using prototypes in support of analysis studies
Communicate with sponsors to develop a technical strategy to solve research questions. Coordinate and manage a team of staff at a variety of technical levels to implement solutions
Understand broad US architecture and directions through sponsor and community engagements. Develop studies to support needed solutions and gap analysis
Design tools and pipelines to process observational data from optical, radar, and other instruments. Analyze collected data and compare to theoretical models
Qualification
Required
PhD in a STEM field (including, but not limited to: Physics, Math, Computer Science, Aerospace, Astrodynamics, Engineering, etc.)
OR Master's degree with 5 or more years relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to think broadly and develop unique insights
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts and form clear, concise narratives
Experience with an object-oriented programming language
Willingness to work in person on-site during standard business hours
Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation and willingness to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level security clearance
Preferred
Self-motivation – Ability to work independently with responsible time management
Collaboration – Ability to work in teams, particularly multi-disciplinary teams
Benefits
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!
Company
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center chartered to apply advanced technology to problems of national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Israel Soibelman
Chief Strategy Officer
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