Technical Staff - Space Systems Engineer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Lexington, MA

3d•$145,200 - $220,000

About The Position

The Electronics for Contested Space Group develops advanced electronic systems and technology for the protection of our Nation’s most important space capabilities. We design and develop state-of-the-art satellites and satellite payloads, novel concepts for resilient space architectures, and the Nation’s most sensitive radars, optics, and passive RF systems. The group also provides engineering rigor and experience to some of the most critical National Security programs through Laboratory-wide collaboration and acts in an advisory capacity to the U.S. Government. Recently we have prototyped electronic systems and effects, conducted hardware-in-the-loop testing of tactically relevant payloads with surrogate threat systems, developed RF subsystems for satellites, and analyzed spacecraft mission dynamics, environments, and resiliency. Group 94, Electronics for Contested Space, is seeking an aerospace/astronautical or systems analysis engineer to lead the concept development, mission analysis, and prototyping of the next generation of resilient space systems. This role presents the opportunity to be involved in projects at all stages, from pre-concept ideas through mature and mission-critical systems. Activities may include systems analysis, mission and trade studies, systems engineering, prototyping, coordination of a high-performance team, and collaboration with contract and Government partners. The successful candidate will contribute to multi-disciplinary teams executing advanced research and independently solve complex technical challenges. Occasional travel to support field exercises, presentations to sponsors and the community, and other events may be required.

Requirements

PhD in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical field, OR a Master’s degree or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Significant professional or academic experience in at least two of the following areas: Systems engineering, Space systems, Space Mission analysis, Modeling and simulation, Remote sensing, Hardware testing.
Demonstrable ability to develop respectful, productive working relationships.
Demonstrable ability to communicate clearly, precisely, and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrable ability to solve broad and/or complex technical or engineering problems.
Demonstrable ability to work responsibly and safely in laboratory and operational field environments.
Demonstrable ability to contribute to developing and flying spaceflight or other aerospace systems hardware as part of a team.
Analytical and/or scientific programming proficiency (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar).
Familiarity with and ability to learn typical engineering software tools as may be required for analysis tasks.
Active Top Secret security clearance desired.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead the concept development, mission analysis, and prototyping of the next generation of resilient space systems.
Be involved in projects at all stages, from pre-concept ideas through mature and mission-critical systems.
Conduct systems analysis, mission and trade studies, systems engineering, and prototyping.
Coordinate a high-performance team.
Collaborate with contract and Government partners.
Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams executing advanced research.
Independently solve complex technical challenges.
Support field exercises, presentations to sponsors and the community, and other events through occasional travel.