Associate Staff : Hardware Engineering

The Tactical Space Systems Group (Group 96) develops technologies and prototypes to enhance the performance and resilience of U.S. space systems and to provide flexible new space capabilities to the U.S. Government. The Group executes both large-scale system prototypes including satellite payloads and ground systems, as well as earlier stage technology development and demonstration programs with partner groups across the laboratory. The group is predominantly composed of scientists and engineers with expertise in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, electronics and software/firmware.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Group 96 is seeking an Associate Staff member to join our multidisciplinary engineering team building space prototypes. Depending on background, this might involve systems engineering, design (Mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, controls etc.) or hardware assembly, integration and test. The successful candidate will have a broad background of life experience in these areas, and an interest in following space prototypes through the full life cycle. The role requires a background in hardware engineering, broadly defined. The candidate will be expected to work in a team environment, owning delivery of a hardware subsystem for a prototyping effort. This will involve focused engineering work in their own discipline, as well as collaboration with others across the team to execute design, build and test activities to deliver their subsystem.

REQUIREMETNS

• A Master's degree in engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or related field
• A Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields with at least 2 years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience in hardware development for field applications.
• Interest in development of high reliability hardware for space applications.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to support work-related travel up to 10%

Recent Graduate Hiring Range:

$116,400

• 140,000

Experienced Hiring Range:

$116,400

• 182,200

Disclaimer:

MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits. At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance.

Benefits offered to employees include:

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• -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! our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks. Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance. MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID:

42881