Secure Software, Embedded Systems Engineer (mid-career)

Job Description

As an Associate Technical Staff member, you will:

• Contribute to the development, prototyping, and implementation of secure computing, storage, and communication technologies.
• Engage in a range of research and engineering activities, from software design and system integration to testing and evaluation.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers across disciplines to solve technical challenges relevant to National Security.
• Support the transfer of technical solutions to real-world applications.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Computer Security, System Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following:
• Software design, development, and testing in Rust (preferred) and/or C/C++.
• Systems integration, testing, and evaluation of secure systems.
• Embedded systems analysis, design, and implementation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Desired Knowledge

• System engineering, security requirements analysis, and threat modeling.
• Secure programming practices and software development lifecycle.
• Operating system internals, embedded systems security, and network protocols.
• Applied cryptography and protocols, including industry and government standards.
• Advanced cryptographic techniques such as multi-party computation and zero-knowledge protocols.
• Software static and dynamic analyses tools and techniques, as well as applied formal methods tools.
• Technical communication: Documenting designs, writing reports and research papers, and communicating technical concepts effectively.

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
• ...

Disclaimer

We don't expect candidates to have knowledge in all of these areas, and welcome candidates eager to grow into these areas through hands-on experience and learning.

Recent Graduate Hiring Range

• $116,400 - $140,000

Experienced Hiring Range

• $116,400 - $182,200

Background Investigation and Clearance

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.

EEO Statement

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.