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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 13 hours ago

Senior Aero-Configuration Engineer-Technical Staff

Lexington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an agile, innovative, multi-disciplinary team focused on developing novel system and technology concepts for national security challenges. The role involves designing, building, and testing unmanned aerial systems, with responsibilities including vehicle concept development, aero-mechanical packaging design, and project management.

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, build, and test novel unmanned aerial systems

Vehicle concept development

Aero-mechanical packaging design

Modeling & simulation

Feasibility assessment

Configuration management

Component prototyping

Flight testing

Customer presentations and demonstrations

Team/project management

Staff mentorship

Qualification

Aerospace engineeringAir vehicle developmentCAD softwarePrototypingFlight testingStaff mentorshipTechnical presentationsTeam management

Required

Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field with coursework and research emphasis on air vehicle development

In lieu of a Ph.D., a master's degree with 5+ years of directly related experience or a bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience will be considered

Hands on experience designing, prototyping, and flight-testing air vehicles

Extensive experience with CAD software

Candidates should have strong skills in the development and presentation of technical materials to varied audiences