Technical Staff - Signal Processing & Software Engineer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Lexington, MA

10d•$145,200 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Group 94, Electronics for Contested Space, is seeking a digital signal processing engineer to collaboratively lead multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers in developing the next generation of resilient space systems. Alongside world-class experts, you will model, analyze, prototype, and demonstrate innovative concepts using real-world experiments across the terrestrial and space domains. Activities will include the independent development of new ideas and approaches, communication with sponsors and the community, and the mentoring of junior staff. This is an opportunity to augment and secure the future of space operations for the Nation and its partners. Occasional travel to support field exercises, presentations to sponsors and the community, and other events may be required.

Requirements

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a similar technical field
In lieu of a PhD, a MS or ME and at least 5 years of relevant experience will be considered
Significant experience with digital signal processing techniques and algorithms
Strong software engineering experience with demonstrated proficiency in C/C++, Rust, Java, or another system-level programming language, with a focus on developing secure, scalable, and maintainable systems.
Familiarity with container technologies and container orchestration tools
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions) and security integration tools
Strong experience with developing code and operating in a Linux environment
Experience developing software in alignment with cybersecurity requirements
Significant professional or academic experience in at least one of the following areas, and some familiarity and career interest in several others: Radar systems, Remote sensing, Electronics, Control of autonomous systems, Physics, Systems engineering, Space systems
Analytical and/or scientific programming proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or other languages

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret Security Clearance highly desired
Broad engineering and scientific discipline knowledgebase and research skills
Experience with MATLAB Simulink & Aerospace Toolbox, COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys Systems/Satellite Tool Kit

Responsibilities

Collaboratively lead multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers in developing the next generation of resilient space systems.
Model, analyze, prototype, and demonstrate innovative concepts using real-world experiments across the terrestrial and space domains.
Independently develop new ideas and approaches.
Communicate with sponsors and the community.
Mentor junior staff.
Work responsibly and safely in laboratory and assembly environments.
Develop respectful, productive working relationships.
Communicate clearly, precisely, and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.
Solve broad and/or complex technical or engineering problems.
Learn and apply advanced technical knowledge quickly and proficiently.
Collect, process, analyze, and report experimental data taken in an operational laboratory environment.