Technical Staff - Signal Processing & Software Engineer

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Date: Sep 17, 2026

Location:

Lexington, MA, US

Company:

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

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. Recently we have prototyped electronic systems and effects, conducted hardware-in-the-loop testing of tactically relevant payloads with surrogate threat systems, developed RF subsystems for satellites, and analyzed spacecraft mission dynamics, environments, and resiliency.

Job Description

Group 94, Electronics for Contested Space, is seeking a digital signal processing engineer to collaboratively lead multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers in developing the next generation of resilient space systems. Alongside world-class experts, you will model, analyze, prototype, and demonstrate innovative concepts using real-world experiments across the terrestrial and space domains. Activities will include the independent development of new ideas and approaches, communication with sponsors and the community, and the mentoring of junior staff. This is an opportunity to augment and secure the future of space operations for the Nation and its partners.

Occasional travel to support field exercises, presentations to sponsors and the community, and other events may be required.

Requirements

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a similar technical field

In lieu of a PhD, a MS or ME and at least 5 years of relevant experience will be considered

Significant experience with digital signal processing techniques and algorithms

Strong software engineering experience with demonstrated proficiency in C/C++, Rust, Java, or another system-level programming language, with a focus on developing secure, scalable, and maintainable systems.

Familiarity with container technologies and container orchestration tools

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions) and security integration tools

Strong experience with developing code and operating in a Linux environment

Experience developing software in alignment with cybersecurity requirements

Significant professional or academic experience in at least one of the following areas, and some familiarity and career interest in several others:

Radar systems: including radar system design, evaluation and analysis

Remote sensing: passive/active RF and optical systems analysis, simulation, high-level design

Electronics: analog / digital signal processing, prototype test development and execution

Control of autonomous systems: state estimation, instrument modeling, navigation, remote, unattended operation

Physics: classical electromagnetics, plasmas, optics, ionizing radiation

Systems engineering: integrated modeling, interface management, concept development

Space systems: vehicle design, environment analysis, performance estimation, risk assessment

Demonstrable ability to: Work responsibly and safely in laboratory and assembly environments

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

Analytical and/or scientific programming proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or other languages

Desired Skills:

Active Top Secret Security Clearance highly desired

Broad engineering and scientific discipline knowledgebase and research skills

Experience collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting experimental data taken in an operational laboratory environment

Experience with MATLAB Simulink & Aerospace Toolbox, COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys Systems/Satellite Tool Kit

Recent Graduate Hiring Range:$145,200-$170,000

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 pagefor more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage ofother 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.

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