MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 5 hours ago
Thermal-Fluids Engineer-Technical Staff
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $170K/yrMIT Lincoln Laboratory is known for its innovative engineering solutions for national security missions. The role involves leading the design, analysis, and testing of thermal-fluid systems in complex prototype environments, requiring collaboration within interdisciplinary teams and hands-on hardware integration.
BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and execute the design, analysis, development, integration, and testing of complex prototypes across a range of environments and missions
Apply tools ranging from first-order analytical methods to high-fidelity FEA and CFD to generate actionable engineering insights that directly inform design decisions
Take hands-on ownership of hardware assembly, integration, and experimental testing (including test planning, execution, and data interpretation)
Work within interdisciplinary teams to deliver operational prototype systems, spanning the full life cycle from early concept development through fabrication, test, and field deployment
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; exceptional candidates with a Master's degree and relevant work experience are also encouraged to apply
Experience applying modern numerical simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS, Thermal Desktop) to component- and system-level thermal and fluid systems analysis
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical results to diverse audiences
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
This position may require periodic travel to meetings and field sites
Preferred
Experience with cryogenic systems—including cryocooler technologies and/or thermodynamic cycle analysis (e.g., Sage)—is desired
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
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.
Founded in 1951
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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