Engineering-Associate

Engineering‑Associate Staff

Date: Apr 13, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Mechanical Engineering Group provides innovative design solutions for advanced technology prototypes. Example projects include laser communication, high‑energy lasers, optical sensors, biological agent detectors, and large radar antennas, for systems deployed on ground, maritime, air- and space-borne platforms. The group has expertise in precision engineering, opto‑mechanics, mechanisms, electronics packaging, large structures, highly efficient lightweight structures, composite materials and additive manufacturing. The group is the Engineering Division’s center for 3D CAD design and data management and is involved in every step of program execution from conceptual design to system integration and test.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team on the development of complex mechanical, opto‑mechanical, and electro‑mechanical systems. Responsibilities include engineering design, analyses, integration, and testing of complex hardware from conceptual design through fabrication and field performance evaluation. The candidate must be knowledgeable in a broad range of challenging problems involving structures, mechanisms, electronics packaging, and opto‑mechanical systems.

The successful candidate will be expected to present engineering designs to both internal and external audiences. This position involves working in close‑knit teams and may involve travel to meetings and field sites.

Demonstrated experience in mechanical design and development of complex mechanical systems that must function in harsh environments is highly desired.

• Experience in aerospace applications is preferred

Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, and require little or no supervision.

Education

MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering plus 3 years minimum experience, or BS in Mechanical Engineering plus 5 years minimum experience.

Clearance

Interim clearance is acceptable upon start; secret clearance is required for maintaining the position. The candidate must be willing to undergo a background investigation for a Top‑Secret clearance once Secret clearance has been approved.

Experience in performing mechanical design and analysis of complex mechanical systems for DoD and aerospace applications is preferred. Experience with electro‑mechanical, or Opto‑mechanical, or precision design experience for systems that must function in harsh environments, is highly desired.

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400 - $140,000

Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400 - $182,200

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!

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre‑employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a 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 : 42893