MIT Lincoln Laboratory is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to work on the full software lifecycle for complex prototypes built by mission groups across the Laboratory. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams executing advanced research and independently solve technical challenges.
What You'll Do
- Work on the full software lifecycle for complex prototypes built by mission groups across the Laboratory.
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams executing advanced research and independently solve technical challenges.
- Perform software architecture, design, implementation, and integration & test of hardware/software systems in a laboratory setting.
- Travel occasionally to support field exercises, presentations to sponsors and the community, and other events.
What We're Looking For
- Doctorate in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. A master’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience will be considered.
- Experience taking a lead role in building complex systems that have been successfully delivered to customers.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coherently convey complex technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience developing modern, scalable, modular architectures.
- Strong programming skills in a systems language (e.g., C/C++), a high-level language (e.g., Java or Python), and a scripting language (e.g., Bash).
Nice to Have
- 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 with DevSecOps pipeline processes and technologies.
- Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lldb, etc.
- Knowledge of communication and hardware protocols (e.g. UDP, TCP, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI).
- Experience designing and developing hard real-time software.
- Experience using test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers and logic analyzers for integration and hardware debugging.
- Experience with program management and demonstrated oral and written communications skills.
Technical Stack
- Languages: C/C++, Java, Python, Bash
- Hardware: GPU, FPGA
Team & Environment
You will be part of Group 76, Software and Electronics Engineering, which collaborates with every research area at the Laboratory.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
- MIT-funded pension and 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.
- Compensation: Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200 - $170,000. Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200 - $220,000.
Work Mode
This role offers a hybrid work mode.
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.
