Engineering Software Developer; Tech

Engineering Software Developer (Tech Staff) – MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Date:
Oct 15, 2025

Location:

Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Space Systems Analysis and Test Group aims to solve our nation's most demanding space‑related security challenges backed by validated analysis, prototyping, and field demonstrations. We work with senior leaders in the US Space Force, Air Force, and Intelligence Community to provide unbiased analysis and innovative solutions that directly shape US national defense strategy. Our technical staff are skilled scientists and engineers with deep and broad space systems experience, eager to be on the leading edge of technology that will chart our nation's future in space.

All staff grasp new technologies, dissect complex problems, and communicate solutions to a spectrum of audiences.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Software Developer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing software development efforts for technical modeling codes, owning the software architecture vision for future computational physics applications, and establishing a pipeline to integrate new features developed by users into the baseline codebase.

• Manage and oversee software development efforts for technical modeling codes.
• Develop and maintain the software architecture vision for future computational physics applications.
• Establish and maintain a pipeline to integrate new features developed by users into the baseline codebase.
• Collaborate with engineer and analyst teams to ensure the successful implementation of software solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders.

• Ph.D. in a field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Candidates with a Masters degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• 1-3 years of experience in developing and maintaining technical software development efforts.
• Experience in one or more of the following technical backgrounds is required:
  Astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, remote sensing, astronomy, GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control), state estimation, trajectory design, or signal processing.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, C, C++, and Git version control.
• Some experience with Java is preferred.
• Experience developing software across Windows and RHEL systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey software development concepts and best practices to a diverse audience.
• Experience with software development in a research or academic environment.

• 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 : 42232