Space Systems Researcher / Engineer - Analysis and Test Group (Associate Staff) MIT Lincoln LaboratorySpace Systems Researcher / Engineer - Analysis and Test Group (Associate Staff)Lexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearThey collaborate with experts throughout the lab to break down and solve complex problems then clearly communicate key findings to a range of audiences including DoD senior leaders, government technology experts, and Lincoln Laboratory colleagues. What we require: The hired candidate to have met one of the following education/experience requirements at the time of their anticipated start date:MS in a STEM field (including, but not limited to: Physics, Math, Computer Science, Aerospace, Astrodynamics, Engineering, etc.).
Intelligence Specialist II - Space Domain MIT Lincoln LaboratoryIntelligence Specialist II - Space DomainLexington, MA$100,600–$136,200 / yearThe successful candidate is expected to work with the leadership and the staff of the Space Systems Analysis & Test Group, the Advanced Sensors & Techniques Group, and the Information Integration & Decision Support Group and present them with timely and clear space domain intelligence reports. The candidate should have a sufficiently strong technical background to understand the broad technical goals, approaches, and challenges of laboratory projects, engage with technical staff to provide tailored intelligence support to those projects, and be able to proactively identify intelligence reporting that impacts those projects.
Technician A (Elec) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryTechnician A (Elec)Lexington, MA$38.53–$42.92 / hourThis job would involve working on a variety of equipment including high voltage power supplies, vacuum tubes, precision RF waveguide components, sensitive high power transmitter tubes, high field magnets and high-volume water-cooling systems. 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.
Optical Comm Researcher-Technical Staff MIT Lincoln LaboratoryOptical Comm Researcher-Technical StaffLexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearThe candidate will grow into their career working on a broad range of laser communications problems, including (but not limited to) system conceptual design; systems analysis and modeling; component selection and verification; optical system alignment and testing; data analysis; testbed design and verification; fiber optic system optimization and debugging; high-fidelity hardware builds; free-space optics system optimization and debugging; data analysis; as well as documentation and presentation of designs, specifications, laser safety plans, test procedures, and test results. Advanced degree in physics, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, optical engineering or a related field with significant coursework or experience in optics, lasers, and/or communications systems At least 5 years of related experience post undergraduate degree (can include graduate school).
Group 106 | Co-Op IT/ Sys Admin | Active Optical Systems Group | Jul - Dec 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 106 | Co-Op IT/ Sys Admin | Active Optical Systems Group | Jul - Dec 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$24.50–$31 / hourIn this role, you’ll support daily IT needs—troubleshooting computers, configuring operating systems (Windows 11, Windows Server, Linux), and maintaining network infrastructure—while also having opportunities to tinker with and build systems that support cutting-edge research projects. Join the Active Optical Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory for a unique IT internship where you'll play a key role in supporting the group’s essential systems and infrastructure.
Quantum Optics Communication Engineer-Technical Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryQuantum Optics Communication Engineer-Technical Staff (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearExamples of near-term field tests include terabit-per-second direct-to-Earth small-satellite constellations, near-Earth wideband relay laser communication terminal hardware for space and ground terminal use, and next-generation beam-director prototypes that are inherently scalable to deep-space optical comm systems, and quantum state transfer across a regional quantum network testbed. Primary areas of research include the development of novel entangled-photon source technologies and quantum memory systems; novel quantum link architectures; sensitive single-photon receivers; novel modulation and coding approaches; multi-format laser-comm modems; robust and compact free-space optical beam directors; and precision beam pointing, link acquisition and tracking systems.
Group 04-41 | SRP Intern | Homeland Decision Support Systems | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 04-41 | SRP Intern | Homeland Decision Support Systems | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MAAs an SRP intern, you’ll engage in hands-on research, receive dedicated mentorship, and take part in professional development opportunities including workshops, tech talks, and networking events—all while building connections within a vibrant community of peers. The group is seeking motivated graduate students and experienced undergraduates to assist with projects addressing homeland security challenges through software engineering, algorithm development, and/or machine learning.
GNC and Autonomy Engineer-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGNC and Autonomy Engineer-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearThe 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. We don’t stop at papers: we design, build, integrate, field-test, and transition autonomy stacks - spanning perception, decision-making, learning, and control - into real operations across the DoD and Intelligence Community.
Specialist III - Engineering Assistant - Electrical/Test Engineer (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratorySpecialist III - Engineering Assistant - Electrical/Test Engineer (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$110,400–$148,900 / yearExamples 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. 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.
Senior Precision Mechanical Engineer-Technical Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratorySenior Precision Mechanical Engineer-Technical Staff (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearThe candidate must be knowledgeable in a broad range of challenging problems for precision machine design, mechanisms, and opto-mechanical systems including exact constraint design, bearings, flexures, sensors, actuators, precision error budgeting, structural design, and control systems. 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.
Talent Pipeline Specialist - Student Prg (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryTalent Pipeline Specialist - Student Prg (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$63,800–$84,500 / yearThe 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. Recruitment of Interns and Co-ops: Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for all student positions, including internship, co-op and student technical assistant positions, from sourcing and screening candidates to extending offers.
Electronics Engineering-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryElectronics Engineering-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearWe 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. 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.
Program Material Planner (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryProgram Material Planner (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$98,600–$133,500 / yearThe successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary program team providing fabrication expertise, coordinating design for manufacturability reviews, facilitating fabrication activities, and developing and executing program fabrication plans working in close collaboration with program teams, internal shop operations, and Group members. The role of the Program Material Planner will focus on leading the supply chain strategy for a program, operating as a key liaison between program engineering, fabrication, and suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective material availability from concept through prototype fabrication of mechanical assemblies.
Cyber Systems Exploitation Researcher (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryCyber Systems Exploitation Researcher (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearYour main areas of research will include cyber tool prototyping and technical analysis of offensive or defensive cyber tools and systems, automated vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, software protection mechanisms, static analysis, and dynamic instrumentation. 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.
Programming-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryProgramming-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearEach year, we lead major field-testing campaigns using a fleet of highly instrumented aircraft and advanced ground systems, while local testing ensures flight readiness and system validation. 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.
Assistant Staff - RF Applications and Signal Processing (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAssistant Staff - RF Applications and Signal Processing (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$100,200–$120,000 / yearExamples 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. 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.
Group 04-47 | SRP Intern - Tactical Microgrid Research Developmen | Energy Systems | Summer 2026 ... MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 04-47 | SRP Intern - Tactical Microgrid Research Developmen | Energy Systems | Summer 2026 ...Lexington, MAThis includes developing advanced architectures and system designs to improve the resilience of power grids, developing new control techniques for microgrids and distributed energy resources, and developing hardware and real-time simulation testbeds. The Energy Systems Group seeks a summer intern to join a multidisciplinary team that researches and develops advanced microgrid control systems for land, sea, air, and space applications.
Software Engineer MIT Lincoln LaboratorySoftware EngineerLexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearThe 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. We focus on cyber-physical sensing, cyber-physical effects, and red-teaming through building or applying advanced and novel sensors, digital processing, side-channel analysis, AI/ML, reverse engineering, system exploitation, and RF communications.
Sr Technician (Elec) MIT Lincoln LaboratorySr Technician (Elec)Lexington, MA$44.63–$48.65 / hourThis job would involve working on a variety of equipment including high voltage power supplies, vacuum tubes, precision RF waveguide components, sensitive high power transmitter tubes, high field magnets and high-volume water-cooling systems. 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.
Engineering Assistant MIT Lincoln LaboratoryEngineering AssistantLexington, MA$100,600–$136,200 / yearThe Drone Test Engineer also shares responsibility for day-to-day operations of the Autonomous Systems Development Facility (ASDF), including support to engineering staff from across the organization in the development of autonomous system prototypes, from implementation through indoor and outdoor testing and field experimentation. 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.
Associate Staff - Engineering MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAssociate Staff - EngineeringLexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearWe explore and develop novel mission concepts spanning multiple domains – from very low orbit to cislunar space, including dynamic space operations, autonomous systems, and next-generation passive and active sensing. This role also offers the opportunity to support systems engineering for rapid space prototypes, including concept maturation, interface definition, integration planning, test campaign support, and performance assessment in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Cyber Systems Exploitation Researcher MIT Lincoln LaboratoryCyber Systems Exploitation ResearcherLexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearYour main areas of research will include cyber tool prototyping and technical analysis of offensive or defensive cyber tools and systems, automated vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, software protection mechanisms, static analysis, and dynamic instrumentation. 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.
Associate Staff - Orbital Dynamics MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAssociate Staff - Orbital DynamicsLexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearThe 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. The group has deep expertise in satellite systems, electro-optical and infrared sensors, electronics, image processing, and low-SWaP (size, weight, and power) optical communications.
Group 06-62 | SRP Intern | Tactical Edge Communications | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 06-62 | SRP Intern | Tactical Edge Communications | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MAThe Tactical Edge Communications Group develops and demonstrates new algorithms, architectures, and hardware implementations for processing signals for a broad range of RF system applications, including advanced wireless communications and signals intelligence. To support concept development and evaluation, the group conducts a significant amount of field tests and data collection campaigns, and collaborates with other groups within the division and throughout the Laboratory in real-time prototype implementation, experiment execution, and systems analysis.
Group 04-46 | SRP Intern | Homeland Protection Systems | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 04-46 | SRP Intern | Homeland Protection Systems | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MAAs an SRP intern, you’ll engage in hands-on research, receive dedicated mentorship, and take part in professional development opportunities including workshops, tech talks, and networking events—all while building connections within a vibrant community of peers. Summer student assignments may include research on state-of-the-art algorithms in computer vision, reinforcement learning, and/or representation learning applied to challenging, real-world datasets.
Group 5-99 | Student Tech Asst - Computational Scientist/Engineer | Supercomputing Center | '25-'... MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 5-99 | Student Tech Asst - Computational Scientist/Engineer | Supercomputing Center | '25-'...Lexington, MALLSC supports numerous programming languages and software libraries, including C, C++, Fortran, Java, MPI, PVL, and VSIPL; however, approximately 85% of Laboratory users run parallel MATLAB codes using the Lincoln Laboratory-developed pMatlab library ( http://www.ll.mit.edu/pMatlab ) or The MathWorks-developed MATLAB Distributed Computing Toolbox. The Lincoln Laboratory Supercomputing Center (LLSC) is an interactive, on-demand parallel computing system that uses a large computing cluster to enable Laboratory researchers to augment the processing power of desktop systems with high-performance computational cluster nodes to process larger sets of sensor data, create higher-fidelity simulations, and develop entirely new algorithms.
Group 06-67 | SRP Intern | Optical & Quantum Communications | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 06-67 | SRP Intern | Optical & Quantum Communications | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MAExamples of potential projects include working on technologies such as coherent modems, integrated photonics, modulation and coding approaches, lasercom terminal development, FPGA development for pointing, acquisition and tracking, software development for lasercom terminals, quantum entanglement, quantum memory, single-photon detector arrays, photon-starved undersea communication terminals, deep space (Mars or Uranus) lasercom missions, and others. Using these technologies, the group conducts research and development for a wide range of space, airborne, and terrestrial system applications, including terabit-per-second direct-to-Earth small-s satellite constellations, near-Earth wideband relay laser communication terminal hardware, and next-generation beam-director prototypes inherently scalable to deep-space systems.
Group 04-47 | SRP Intern - Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity | Energy Systems | Summer 2026 (... MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 04-47 | SRP Intern - Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity | Energy Systems | Summer 2026 (...Lexington, MAThis includes developing advanced architectures and system designs to improve the resilience of power grids, developing new control techniques for microgrids and distributed energy resources, and developing hardware and real-time simulation testbeds. The Energy Systems Group seeks a summer intern to work embedded within a multi-disciplinary team that develops advanced technologies for ensuring the security and resiliency of U.S. critical infrastructure, with a particular focus on securing energy systems.
Specialist II - Engineering Assistant - Electrical/Test Engineer (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratorySpecialist II - Engineering Assistant - Electrical/Test Engineer (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$98,600–$133,500 / yearExamples 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. 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.
Cable Interconnect Engineer (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryCable Interconnect Engineer (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$110,400–$148,900 / yearThe 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. Possess knowledge of electronic design for aerospace applications, including connector selection, wire types/sizes/derating, voltage drops, electro-mechanical packaging, electrical fabrication, and assembly techniques.
NC3 Systems Analyst-Technical Staff MIT Lincoln LaboratoryNC3 Systems Analyst-Technical StaffLexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearThe 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. The Group leverages its expertise in communications system analysis, digital signal processing, RF technology, rapid prototyping, and field experimentation to research, develop, characterize, and demonstrate new capabilities.
Autonomous Systems Lab Manager MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAutonomous Systems Lab ManagerLexington, MA$112,600–$151,900 / yearWe don’t stop at papers: we design, build, integrate, field-test, and transition autonomy stacks - spanning perception, decision-making, learning, and control - into real operations across the DoD and Intelligence Community. 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.
Laser Communication System Architect-Technical Staff MIT Lincoln LaboratoryLaser Communication System Architect-Technical StaffLexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearExamples of near-term field tests include terabit-per-second direct-to-Earth small-satellite constellations, near-Earth wideband relay laser communication terminal hardware for space and ground terminal use, and next-generation beam-director prototypes that are inherently scalable to deep-space optical comm systems, and quantum state transfer across a regional quantum network testbed. Primary areas of research include the development of novel entangled-photon source technologies and quantum memory systems; novel quantum link architectures; sensitive single-photon receivers; novel modulation and coding approaches; multi-format laser-comm modems; robust and compact free-space optical beam directors; and precision beam pointing, link acquisition and tracking systems.
Systems Analyst MIT Lincoln LaboratorySystems AnalystLexington, MA$100,200–$120,000 / yearThe Systems and Architectures Group provides technical analysis to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to inform senior leaders and guide technology development in defense of the nation, allies, and deployed forces with an emphasis on air, missile, and maritime defense. •Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable:•Missile defense, electronic warfare, or undersea systems•Sensors or signal processing for radio frequency, optical, or infrared systems•Directed energy or hypersonic technologies.
Pointing/Acquisition/Tracking and Controls Engineer-Technical Staff MIT Lincoln LaboratoryPointing/Acquisition/Tracking and Controls Engineer-Technical StaffLexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearExamples of near-term field tests include terabit-per-second direct-to-Earth small-satellite constellations, near-Earth wideband relay laser communication terminal hardware for space and ground terminal use, and next-generation beam-director prototypes that are inherently scalable to deep-space optical comm systems, and quantum state transfer across a regional quantum network testbed. Primary areas of research include the development of novel entangled-photon source technologies and quantum memory systems; novel quantum link architectures; sensitive single-photon receivers; novel modulation and coding approaches; multi-format laser-comm modems; robust and compact free-space optical beam directors; and precision beam pointing, link acquisition and tracking systems.
Associate Staff - RF Applications and Signal Processing MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAssociate Staff - RF Applications and Signal ProcessingLexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearExamples 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. Experienced engineers with a strong background in signal processing, microwave subsystems, remote sensing, RF / antenna design, power / control electronics, electronic warfare, or aerospace systems are strongly encouraged to apply.
Group 08-35 | Microfabrication Engineering Co-Op | Microelectronics Laboratory | Jan - Aug 2027 MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 08-35 | Microfabrication Engineering Co-Op | Microelectronics Laboratory | Jan - Aug 2027Lexington, MAPotential focus areas include: photolithography, reactive ion etching, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, wafer bonding, wet chemical processing, and ion implantation. Our facility supports the fabrication of state-of-the-art superconducting circuits, quantum computing circuits, radiation hardened electronics, rf devices, integrated photonics, and charge coupled imagers.
RF Engineer-Associate Staff MIT Lincoln LaboratoryRF Engineer-Associate StaffLexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearExperience in the design, prototyping, and testing of RF front-ends for communications and sensing systems, including experience in integrating components such as power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and filters to engineer low-distortion transmitters and high-sensitivity receivers. 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.
Electronics Engineer-Assistant Staff MIT Lincoln LaboratoryElectronics Engineer-Assistant StaffLexington, MA$100,200–$120,000 / yearWe 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. 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.
Satellite Communication Systems-Technical Staff MIT Lincoln LaboratorySatellite Communication Systems-Technical StaffLexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearSelected candidates will actively participate in the design, analysis, implementation, and demonstration of novel communications waveforms, signal processing algorithms, resource allocation schemes, SATCOM system architectures, antennas and arrays, media access protocols, and networking protocols. The individual will typically work in multi-disciplinary teams in which team members possess expertise in communications theory, networking, information assurance, systems engineering, antennas and arrays, digital hardware, and software defined radio.
Systems Analyst MIT Lincoln LaboratorySystems AnalystLexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearOf particular interest to the group is the development of concepts to address key national problems through advanced electronic warfare systems prototypes, advanced sensors prototypes, novel signal processing techniques, mathematical optimization approaches, and artificial intelligence to enable the development of next generation systems for fleet and surface assets. M.S. (or bachelor’s degree with at least 2-3 years of experience) in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Aeronautics/Astronautics, or related field; significant programming skills in any language (MATLAB, Python, Julia, C++, Java, etc.) and ability to solve complex problems.
Advanced Signal Processing and Estimation MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAdvanced Signal Processing and EstimationLexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearWe are looking for creative people with a desire for continuous learning to work in an inclusive environment consisting of small teams of hardworking engineers with a common goal of solving difficult problems critical for scientific and national defense applications. 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.
Engineering-Associate Staff MIT Lincoln LaboratoryEngineering-Associate StaffLexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearThe 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. The group has expertise in precision engineering, opto‐mechanics, mechanisms, electronics packaging, large structures, highly efficient lightweight structures, composite materials and additive manufacturing.
Integrated Circuit Designer MIT Lincoln LaboratoryIntegrated Circuit DesignerLexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearResearch areas include novel imager and detector design with in-house silicon and compound semiconductor microfabrication facilities, leading-edge integrated circuit design, and advanced packaging and 3D integration capabilities. 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.
Engineering-Assistant Staff MIT Lincoln LaboratoryEngineering-Assistant StaffLexington, MA$100,200–$120,000 / yearThe 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. The group has expertise in precision engineering, opto‐mechanics, mechanisms, electronics packaging, large structures, highly efficient lightweight structures, composite materials and additive manufacturing.
AI/ML Engineering MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAI/ML EngineeringLexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearGroup 36, the Integrated Missile Defense Technology group, seeks highly motivated individuals to join in an outstanding and interdisciplinary team of mathematicians, scientists, and engineers in solving challenging and critically important missile defense problems through simulation, modeling, algorithm development, autonomy and machine learning, hardware prototyping, field testing and analysis. 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.
Software Engineering-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratorySoftware Engineering-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearWe 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. 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.
Group 77 | CO-OP | Rapid Prototyping - Aero/Mech | July - December 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 77 | CO-OP | Rapid Prototyping - Aero/Mech | July - December 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$24.50–$31 / hourThe Rapid Prototyping Group is in the Engineering Division, focusing on partnering with Mission Area Groups across the Laboratory to execute a large variety of rapid prototyping programs, delivering new advanced technology capabilities in timelines typically under a year. Under the direction of Group technical staff, Co-Op interns studying in the areas of Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical engineering fields will participate in the design, fabrication, testing and assembly of hardware components into the systems being delivered.
Assistant Staff - Test Engineer (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAssistant Staff - Test Engineer (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$100,200–$120,000 / yearExamples 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. 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.
Quantum Optics Technology Engineer-Technical Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryQuantum Optics Technology Engineer-Technical Staff (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearExamples of near-term field tests include terabit-per-second direct-to-Earth small-satellite constellations, near-Earth wideband relay laser communication terminal hardware for space and ground terminal use, and next-generation beam-director prototypes that are inherently scalable to deep-space optical comm systems, and quantum state transfer across a regional quantum network testbed. Primary areas of research include the development of novel entangled-photon source technologies and quantum memory systems; novel quantum link architectures; sensitive single-photon receivers; novel modulation and coding approaches; multi-format laser-comm modems; robust and compact free-space optical beam directors; and precision beam pointing, link acquisition and tracking systems.