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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 7 hours ago

Engineering Software Developer (Tech Staff)

positionLexington, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$145K/yr - $170K/yr
date1+ years exp

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Software Developer to join their Space Systems Analysis and Test Group. The successful candidate will manage software development efforts for technical modeling codes and establish a pipeline for integrating new features into the baseline codebase while collaborating with engineering and analyst teams.

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Responsibilities

Manage and oversee software development efforts for technical modeling codes
Develop and maintain the software architecture vision for future computational physics applications
Establish and maintain a pipeline to integrate new features developed by users into the baseline codebase
Collaborate with engineer and analyst teams to ensure the successful implementation of software solutions
Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders

Qualification

Technical software developmentMatlabPythonC/C++Git version controlAstrodynamicsOrbital mechanicsRemote sensingGNCState estimationTrajectory designSignal processingJavaWindows systemsRHEL systemsResearch environment experienceProblem-solvingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D in a field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Candidates with a Masters degree and 3-5 year of relevant experience will also be considered
1-3 years of experience in developing and maintaining technical software development efforts
Experience in one or more of the following technical backgrounds is required: Astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, remote sensing, astronomy, GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control), state estimation, trajectory design, or signal processing
Proficiency in Matlab, Python, C, C++, and Git version control
Experience developing software across Windows and RHEL systems
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey software development concepts and best practices to a diverse audience
Experience with software development in a research or academic environment

Preferred

Some experience with Java

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

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center chartered to apply advanced technology to problems of national security.
dateFounded in 1951
location
Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.ll.mit.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.25M
Key Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.25M

Leadership Team

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Israel Soibelman
Chief Strategy Officer
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