Software Test Lead - Associate Staff (Group 76) MIT Lincoln Laboratory tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Massachusetts, Lexington 244 Wood Street (Show on map) Jul 20, 2026 Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

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Date:

Jul 20, 2026

Location:

Lexington, MA, US Company:

MIT Lincoln Laboratory The Software and Electronics Engineering Group (76)collaborates with every research area at the Laboratory to create systems that accomplish their objectives in real-world scenarios and in unpredictable surroundings. Our engineers develop complex software and electronics systems, from concept to realization, for a variety of prototypes. We utilize the applied research approach to work on capabilities such as pointing and stabilization techniques to enable efficient space-based laser communication, and to build prototypes such as a ground-based sensor to detect biological threats in real time. Our engineers are developing airborne visual navigation, flight controls, and on-orbit pointing, acquisition, and tracking systems. We have expertise in space-qualified electronics, precision controls, firmware, embedded software, and application software. Job Description Group 76, Software and Electronics Engineering,is seekingaSoftwareTestLeadtowork on the full software lifecycle for complex prototypes that are built by mission groups across the Laboratory.

Activitiesmayinclude software design, implementation, and integration & testof hardware/software systemsin a laboratory setting.

The successful candidate will be able tocontribute to multi-disciplinary teams executing advanced research and independently solve technical challenges.

Occasional travel to support field exercises, presentations to sponsors and the community, and other events may berequired.

Staff in this position willhave an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and begin to lead small teams over time.

Initial responsibilities will include:

Servingas the test lead for AI&T activities, owning system-level test execution across hardware and software disciplines Planning and coordinatingtest operations, including managing the test job board and prioritizing work for test operators and engineers Lead hands-on lab testing,configuringandoperatingelectronic test equipment and automated test setups to verify system performance against requirements Drive test automation and process improvements to increase repeatability, efficiency, and traceability of tests and results Requirements Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related fieldand at least 3 years of relevant experience A bachelor's degree and at least6years of relevant experience will be considered Strong scripting experience(e.g., COSMOS, Ruby, or similar) Programming experience in C/C+ Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers and logic analyzers for integration and hardware debugging Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team Experience leading small teams Strong communicationskills with the ability to coherently convey complex technical-details to both technical and non-technical audiences Collateral Secret clearance TS/SCI clearance preferred Desired (2 or more of the following) 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 withDevSecOpspipeline processes and technologies Experience with debuggers such asgdb,lldb,etc Knowledge of communication and hardware protocols (e.g.

UDP, TCP, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI) Experiencedesigning and developinghardreal-time software Experience developing software for high reliability environments (DO-178, ISO 13485, NPR 7150.2) Growth Opportunities We support a wide variety of mechanisms for staff to continually grow their skills including: Direct mentorship within the Group and across MIT LL for projects and career guidance. Participation in programs across MIT LL to broaden your network internally and externally. Community exposure through external conferences/meetings and internal workshops that draw senior leaders from government and industry. Continuing education through both external and internal courses on a variety of technical, communication, and work/project management fundamentals. 80% onsite expectation

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:

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! Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage ofother 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.

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