Junior Software Engineer

Overview

Junior Software Engineer position at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. The Homeland Sensors and Analytics Group builds technology to counter threats to critical infrastructure, borders, transportation systems, and public places, and to enable US forces to disrupt transnational criminal and terrorist organizations. We focus on developing and fielding advanced sensors, AI and data analytics, and integrated human-machine decision making to monitor and characterize these threats.

We prototype new sensor technologies and collect/process data types including radar, video, imagery, text, point cloud, transactional, and body-worn sensor data from commercial and Laboratory-developed sensors. We apply advanced machine learning methods to convert raw data into actionable insights about threat actors, networks, or organizations, with the goal of improving analysts’ and operators’ decision-making in homeland security.

The Homeland Sensors and Analytics group is seeking a highly motivated junior software developer who is excited to solve challenging technical problems and help build advanced technologies for high-impact missions. This role supports the design, development, field testing, and iteration of software/firmware tools. The successful candidate will work closely with experts in electrical engineering and computer science, combining sensors, data processing, communications, autonomy and embedded systems on fast-paced development goals.

The candidate should be willing to work on-site in the office 3 or more days a week and be willing to travel to other countries for durations of 90+ days. Relevant work experience (including internships, co-ops) is highly desirable. At minimum, candidates should have a B.S. or B.A. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

This is an onsite position with 90+ days travel to other countries.

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with full stack software development (backend to front end user interface), web development, containerized applications; familiar with modern AI concepts and techniques
• Python, React and C/C++ language experience are desired
• Additional experience with databases, cloud environments and tools like MATLAB are desired but not mandatory
• Demonstrated effective organization skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Be willing to travel to other countries for 90+ days duration

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $100,200 - $120,000

Experienced Hiring Range: $100,200 - $150,000

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 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 career opportunities include many benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tutition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options
• ... and much more!

Note: Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee, you can also take advantage of other 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 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.