Thermal Engineer - Assistant Staff

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Lexington, MA

6d•$100,200 - $150,000

About The Position

The Structural & Thermal-Fluids Engineering Group (74) develops first-of-a-kind prototype systems across underwater, ground, air, and space domains for high-impact national security missions. Engineers work on advanced structural and material systems for space-based imaging and laser communications, thermal management solutions from cryogenic to hypersonic regimes, and aerodynamic design and assessment for unmanned aerial vehicles, airborne pods, and hypersonic platforms. Solutions are realized through the integration of high-fidelity analytical and computational modeling, multidisciplinary simulation, environmental testing, and advanced materials, addressing demanding performance, size, weight, power, and environmental constraints that are at the forefront of current engineering capabilities. The Group offers a collaborative, hands-on environment where engineers pair deep analytical expertise with direct ownership of hardware development, integration, and testing. Engineers are supported in their growth through mentorship and opportunities for increasing technical and programmatic leadership, participation in conferences and professional societies, and direct engagement with mission partners and government sponsors. Group 74 is seeking an entry level engineer with a strong desire to support the design, analysis, and test of thermal systems as part of the Laboratory’s prototyping efforts. The candidate will serve as a functional engineer in the development of systems that feature high power electronics, sensitive optical systems, and RF hardware that must operate in a range of thermal conditions and environments. Experience using thermal modeling tools is desired but not required. Candidates ideally also have some experience with thermal testing and can demonstrate a background with hands on skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
The ability to work in multidisciplinary teams is essential
A desire to learn more about a variety of new technologies and applications.
Must be able to clearly communicate results in oral presentations and written reports.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
May require periodic travel to meetings and field sites.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience using thermal modeling tools is desired but not required.
Some experience with thermal testing and can demonstrate a background with hands on skills.

Responsibilities

Support the design, analysis, and test of thermal systems as part of the Laboratory’s prototyping efforts.
Serve as a functional engineer in the development of systems that feature high power electronics, sensitive optical systems, and RF hardware that must operate in a range of thermal conditions and environments.