Electronics Engineer-Assistant Staff

About the role

The Software and Electronics Engineering Group collaborates with every research area at the Laboratory to create systems that accomplish their objectives in real-world scenarios and in unpredictable surroundings. Our engineers develop complex software and electronics systems, from concept to realization, for a variety of prototypes. We utilize the applied research approach to work on capabilities such as pointing and stabilization techniques to enable efficient space-based laser communication, and to build prototypes such as a ground-based sensor to detect biological threats in real time. Our engineers are developing airborne visual navigation; flight controls; and on-orbit pointing, acquisition, and tracking systems. We have expertise in space-qualified electronics, precision controls, firmware, embedded software, and application software.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, implement, and integrate mixed-signal, analog, digital, RF, or power circuits.
• Develop real-time embedded software in C++ using VxWorks (or similar).
• Develop low level drivers.
• Perform Worst-Case Circuit or Derating Analyses for electronic design, rapid troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams executing advanced research and independently solve technical challenges.
• Occasional travel to support field exercises, presentations to sponsors and the community, and other events may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with the full development lifecycle of PCBs from requirements through testing and integration.
• Experience using test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Test design, procedure development, and execution in a laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as PSpice, SimScape.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coherently convey complex technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Prior internship or undergraduate research experience is highly desired.

Skills

• Background in satellites, autonomous vehicles, or modern controls.
• Experience with FPGA firmware development using VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog.
• Experience developing real-time embedded software in C++ using VxWorks (or similar).
• Experience with Matlab, Python, Ruby or similar languages.
• Experience with revision control systems such as git.
• Experience with PCB design / layout.
• Familiarity with radiation, screening and derating requirements for high-reliability, space-rated EE components.

Benefits

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...

Pay

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $100,200 - $120,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $100,200 - $150,000

Schedule

80% onsite expectation