MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 10 hours ago
Software Engineering-Assistant Staff
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $150K/yrMIT Lincoln Laboratory is a research institution that focuses on developing complex software and electronics systems for various prototypes. The Software Engineer will work on the full software lifecycle for these prototypes, contributing to multi-disciplinary teams and solving technical challenges.
BiotechnologyNational DefenseInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Software design, implementation, and integration & test of hardware/software systems in a laboratory setting
Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams executing advanced research
Independently solve technical challenges
Occasional travel to support field exercises, presentations to sponsors and the community, and other events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Strong programming skills in a systems language (e.g., C/C++), a high-level language (e.g., Java or Python), and a scripting language (e.g., Bash)
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team
Strong communication skills with the ability to coherently convey complex technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences
Prior internship or undergraduate research experience is highly desired
Preferred
Background in satellites, autonomous vehicles, or modern controls
Familiarity with writing software/HDL for hardware (GPU, FPGA)
Experience developing low level drivers
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Familiarity with DevSecOps pipeline processes and technologies
Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lldb, etc
Knowledge of communication and hardware protocols (e.g. UDP, TCP, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI)
Experience designing and developing hard real-time software
Experience using test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers and logic analyzers for integration and hardware debugging
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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