MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 19 hours ago
Communications and Networks Software Development Engineer-Assistant Staff
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $150K/yrMIT Lincoln Laboratory is at the forefront of developing advanced technologies for resilient communications across various platforms. The Communications and Networks Software Development Engineer will play a key role in shaping next-generation communications capabilities by developing and testing novel algorithms and protocols across the network stack.
BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assess emerging commercial and DoW communications and network solutions, both software and hardware
Software development and implementation of novel communications and networking algorithms and protocols
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design, prototype and test algorithms and protocols within a system of systems context
Develop and design laboratory experiments that include ground, airborne, and space systems with hardware-in-the-loop
Collect, analyze and interpret complex data sets from field and laboratory experiments
Prepare technical documentation, including refereed publications, reports, and as well as technical presentations for multiple internal and external audiences
Share new ideas and intuitions with your colleagues, collaborators and others in our technical communities through mentorship, education, and outreach opportunities
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or related field) with a strong background in software development and mathematics
Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, C or C++, VHDL and/or embedded systems programming
Proficiency with Linux or commercial real-time operating systems
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
Preferred
Experience and/or coursework in systems analysis, optimization, wireless communications theory, data networks, digital signal processing, estimation and detection, optimization, linear algebra
Software Defined Networking hardware and software
Cloud network technologies and protocols
Media access control protocols
Optimization and machine learning
Fixed point algorithm design and implementation targeting embedded processors such as FPGA, GPU, DSP
Software Defined Radio
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage tasks and projects
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.
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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