Associate Staff - Space Systems Engineer (Lexington, MA, US)
Lexington, MA, USA
USD 116,400-220k / year
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. Examples of recent projects include the prototyping of electronic systems and effects, hardware-in-the-loop testing of tactically relevant payloads with surrogate threat systems, developing RF subsystems for satellites, and analysis of spacecraft mission dynamics, environments, and resiliency.
Job Description
Group 94, Electronics for Contested Space, is seeking an aerospace/astronautical or systems analysis engineer to develop, analyze, design, and test 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, modeling and simulation, test and measurement, data collection and analysis, documentation, reporting, team communication, and coordination of activities. As part of the Group's development of prototype systems, you will be involved in planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting on experimental campaigns occurring in the laboratory and the field. The successful candidate will 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 be required.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical field
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 3 years of relevant experience will be considered
- Significant professional or academic experience in at least two of the following areas:
- Space mission analysis: mission design and planning, orbital mechanics and dynamics, performance prediction and analysis; engineering and scientific simulations (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink/Aerospace Toolbox, COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys/AGI STK)
- Space systems engineering: concept development, integrated modeling, interface management, verification and validation, design and/or fielding of spacecraft and spacecraft subsystems, risk assessment and mitigation
- Space environment analysis and test: vibration, TVAC, thermal, radiation effects, payload integration
- Space operations: deployment analysis, issue debugging, investigation, modeling, and mitigation
- Test design, procedure development, and execution: collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting experimental data taken in an operational laboratory environment
- Remote sensing: passive/active RF, laser, or optical systems for transmitting, receiving, and/or processing; detection and tracking; analysis, simulation, and high-level design
- Practical skills: investigative data analysis and rapid troubleshooting of prototype systems
- Demonstrable ability to:
- Develop respectful, productive working relationships
- Communicate clearly, precisely, and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences
- Solve broad and/or complex technical or engineering problems
- Learn and apply advanced technical knowledge quickly and proficiently
- Work responsibly and safely in laboratory and operational field environments
- Draw on a broad engineering and scientific discipline knowledgebase and strong research skills
- 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 engineering tools, e.g., CAD, multi-physics simulation, satellite mission simulation and analysis, etc.
- Active Top Secret security clearance desired
Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400-$140,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200-$220,000
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 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 Top 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: 43260