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MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Software Analysis Lead - Associate Staff (Group 76)
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A Computer Scientist conducts research and studies complex problems in computing. Develops computer algorithms that provide the foundation for advances in technology. May study computer hardware architecture, robotics or software, and collaborate with electrical engineers and other computer professionals.
$129,411 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Software Analysis Lead - Associate Staff (Group 76) MIT Lincoln Laboratory tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Massachusetts, Lexington 244 Wood Street (Show on map) Aug 17, 2026 Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:
Activitiesmayinclude software design, implementation, and integration & testof hardware/software systemsin a laboratory setting.
The successful candidate will be able to contribute 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.
UDP, TCP, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI) Experiencedesigning and developinghardreal-time software Experience using test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers and logic analyzers for integration and hardware debugging 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
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Software Analysis Lead - Associate Staff (Group 76) Apply nowDate:
Jul 20, 2026Location:
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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 seekingaSoftwareAnalysisLeadtowork 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 to contribute 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 analysis lead for AI&T activities, with a focus on signal-analysis and system performance assessment Guidingevolution of existing analysis tools and workflows, defining new features and modular enhancements in collaboration with software architects and developers Owningend-to-end execution of analysis tasks, including planning, performing, and documenting analyses to support system design decisions and verification Requirements Master's degreeinComputerEngineering,Computer Science, or a related fieldandat least 3 years of relevant experience A bachelor's degree and at least6years of relevant experience will be considered Experienced in systems engineering and documenting/ proving out requirements Demonstrated understanding ofsignals and systems, such as Fourier transforms, time series analysis, for analysis purposes Familiarity withcreating software architecture Strong programming skills inMATLAB, Python, SQL, XML Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team Experienceleadingsmall 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 using test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers and logic analyzers for integration and hardware debugging 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