Software Analysis Lead

MIT Lincoln Laboratory
United States
20 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$116,400.0 - $140,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Systems Engineering Computer Programming Computer Engineering Software Debugging Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Hardware Description Language Python (Programming Language) MATLAB PCI Express Software Architecture Real-Time Operating Systems
+11 more
Software Engineering SQL Databases Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter USB Extensible Markup Language (XML) Serial Peripheral Interface SC Clearance Information Technology Devsecops Hardware Debugging

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience \n \n

  • A bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience will be considered \n \n

  • Experienced in systems engineering and documenting / proving out requirements \n
  • Demonstrated understanding of signals and systems, such as Fourier transforms, time series analysis, for analysis purposes \n
  • Familiarity with creating software architecture \n
  • Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, SQL, XML \n
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team \n
  • Experience leading small teams \n
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to coherently convey complex technical- details to both technical and non-technical audiences \n
  • Collateral Secret clearance, * Background in satellites, autonomous vehicles, or modern controls \n
  • Familiarity with writing software/HDL for hardware (GPU, FPGA) \n
  • Experience developing low level drivers \n
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies \n
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps pipeline processes and technologies \n
  • Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lldb, etc \n
  • Knowledge of communication and hardware protocols (e.g. UDP, TCP, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI) \n
  • Experience designing and developing hard real-time software \n
  • Experience using test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers and logic analyzers for integration and hardware debugging \n
  • Experience developing software for high reliability environments (DO-178, ISO 13485, NPR 7150.2). \n

Benefits & conditions

Group 76, Software and Electronics Engineering, is seeking a Software Analysis Lead to work on the full software lifecycle for complex prototypes that are built by mission groups across the Laboratory. Activities may include software design, implementation, and integration & test of hardware/software systems in a laboratory setting. The successful candidate will be able to 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. Staff in this position will have an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and begin to lead small teams over time. \n \n Initial responsibilities will include: \n \n \n \n

  • Serving as the analysis lead for AI&T activities, with a focus on signal-analysis and system performance assessment \n
  • Guiding evolution of existing analysis tools and workflows, defining new features and modular enhancements in collaboration with software architects and developers \n
  • Owning end-to-end execution of analysis tasks, including planning, performing, and documenting analyses to support system design decisions and verification \n, n \nGrowth Opportunities\n \n We support a wide variety of mechanisms for staff to continually grow their skills including: \n \n \n \n

  • Direct mentorship within the Group and across MIT LL for projects and career guidance. \n
  • Participation in programs across MIT LL to broaden your network internally and externally. \n
  • Community exposure through external conferences/meetings and internal workshops that draw senior leaders from government and industry. \n
  • Continuing education through both external and internal courses on a variety of technical, communication, and work/project management fundamentals. \n

\n 80% onsite expectation \n \n Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400 - $140,000\n \n Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400 - $182,200\n \n \nDisclaimer: 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-but not limited to-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.\n \n 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: \n \n \n \n

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

\n 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.\n \n 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.\n \n

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