The Homeland Sensors and Analytics Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, implementation, and testing of prototype systems for high-impact DHS and DoD missions. You will join a team-oriented development environment focused on fast-paced goals involving hardware integration and embedded systems.
What You'll Do
- Support the design, development, implementation, and testing of prototype systems.
- Perform circuit design, printed circuit board schematic and layout, hardware integration, and embedded systems development.
- Work in a team-oriented development environment on fast-paced development goals.
- Work on-site in the office 3 or more days a week due to hardware-focused development.
- Occasionally work in outdoor test environments.
- Travel up to ~15% of the time to support field tests and visits to sponsor organizations.
What We're Looking For
- Prototyping systems experience.
- Strong written and oral communication.
- Familiarity with electronics (such as microcontrollers).
- B.S. or B.A. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
Nice to Have
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design, including schematic capture and board layout tools (such as Mentor Graphics or Altium or other).
- Writing software or firmware in one of the following: C, C++, Python, Rust, or Java.
- Familiarity with Linux distributions and command-line interface.
- System-level design, system architecture, or trade studies.
- RF engineering (such as radar, antennas, or DSP).
- Low-level communication protocols (such as SPI, I2C, UART).
- UxS (unmanned systems, such as drones, rovers, etc.) development or testing.
- FPGA integration and design experience (Verilog, VHDL, etc.).
- Low-level drivers and firmware design for use in microcontrollers (such as STM32, PIC16).
- Control of electromechanical systems (such as motors, servos, actuators).
- Mechanical design software (such as SolidWorks or Autodesk).
- Low-SWaP (size, weight, and power) designs.
Technical Stack
- C, C++, Python, Rust, Java
- Linux
- Mentor Graphics, Altium
- Verilog, VHDL
- SolidWorks, Autodesk
Team & Environment
Team-oriented development environment within the Homeland Sensors and Analytics Group prototyping team.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
- Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $100,200 - $120,000
- Experienced Hiring Range: $100,200 - $150,000
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position requiring on-site work in the office 3 or more days a week.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory builds technology to counter threats to critical infrastructure, borders, transportation systems, and public places. Our work enables US forces to disrupt transnational criminal and terrorist organizations. We focus on the development and fielding of advanced sensors, AI and data analytics, and integrated human-machine decision making. We specialize in prototyping new sensor technologies and collecting/processing a wide range of data types, applying advanced machine learning methods to convert raw data into actionable insights. Our ultimate goal is to field solutions that significantly enhance the decision-making process of analysts and operators who secure the homeland.
