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Aircraft Configuration-Assistant Staff

MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Lexington, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/18/2025

Position Description

The Rapid Prototyping Group partners with mission areas across the Laboratory to develop and field new technology and hardware demonstrations.  The group’s portfolio of programs is diverse with execution timelines typically under a year. These small, rapidly executed programs need curious individuals with diverse skillsets who thrive in dynamic environments.

The group is seeking Assistant Staff candidates to support the aircraft integration portfolio.  Tasking may include any of the following :

  • Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop prototype designs
  • Use SolidWorks to generate design for fabrication
  • Identify and / or conducting structural / optical / thermal analysis
  • Participate in system integration and test
  • Travel to participate in field demonstrations

Realizing cutting-edge technology into fieldable prototypes depends on teamwork.  The ideal candidate will be a strong team member with excellent written and verbal communication skills and possess a creative problem-solving mindset.  As a strong team member, such a candidate will be both a good listener and willing to speak up when required.

Requirements

  • BS in Engineering (mechanical, aerospace, opto-mechanical, or similar) with 0-3 years of relevant work experience
  • SolidWorks proficiency
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with design, fabrication, system integration, testing and troubleshooting
  • Excellent written and verbal communications
  • Ability to articulate requirements or needs as a prototype design evolves. Requirements may cover physical designs, documentation, analysis, and / or basic electrical interfaces
  • Willingness to be onsite at least 80% time
  • Additional Desired Qualifications

  • Final SECRET clearance
  • ARAS Innovator experience
  • Familiarity with analysis tools : NASTRAN / PATRAN, Zemax, or CODEV
  • Specialized skills : motors & bearings, environmental ruggedization, actuation, optical alignment, etc.
  • At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include :

  • 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!
  • Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, 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.

    Requisition ID : 41742

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