Power Systems and Power Electronics Engineers

Power Systems and Power Electronics Engineer

Date: May 31, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Energy Systems Group is part of the Homeland Protection Division and focuses on assisting the Department of Homeland Security in securing the nation from energy‑related threats. The group works on a wide variety of programs including domestic and tactical military base energy resilience, microgrids, cybersecurity of control systems that interface with energy systems, and development of advanced energy technologies. Projects are typically conducted in a small team environment, leveraging expertise from within Lincoln Laboratory and the MIT campus.

• Energy systems modeling, data analysis, algorithm development, hardware prototyping, and supporting demonstration, testing and evaluation activities.
• Develop and implement leading‑edge techniques for processing and analysis of varied data sets, and develop new concepts, designs and systems as program needs dictate.
• Communicate effectively with an experienced and interdisciplinary team.

• M.S. or B.S./B.A. with 3 years of direct experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field with a strong background in physical sciences.
• Experience in power systems and/or power electronics.
• Experience with one or more power modeling tools (OpenDSS, SKM, ETAP, PSCAD, Typhoon‑HIL Easy Power, Spice, etc.).
• Proficiency in a high‑level programming language such as Python, MATLAB/Simulink.
• Hands‑on lab experience with hardware: high‑power measurement and data collection, circuit design, PCB layout/rework, soldering, and use of test equipment (electronic loads, power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5.

• Experience in power circuit modeling, power converter design and controls, battery selection, system integration, and testing.
• Experience with real‑time simulations of inverter‑based resources (BESS, PV) within microgrids.

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

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

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of the salary for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered will depend on factors such as scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, skills, and education/training, internal equity, and legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT‑funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• Work‑life balance options
• … and much more!

Selected candidates 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 : 42554