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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Test Lead - Associate Staff (Group 76) - **Company:** MIT Lincoln Laboratory - **Location:** Chelsea, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $116,400.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, Ruby, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, System-level Testing, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Devsecops, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us1d3497d4fed67f9ed98b0cf10e8ccd55/eaa ## About the Role * Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience * A bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience will be considered * Strong scripting experience (e.g., COSMOS, Ruby, or similar) * Programming experience in C/C+ * Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers and logic analyzers for integration and hardware debugging * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team * Experience leading small teams * Strong communication skills with the ability to coherently convey complex technical- details to both technical and non-technical audiences * Collateral Secret clearance * TS/SCI clearance preferred Desired (2 or more of the following) * Background in satellites, autonomous vehicles, or modern controls * Familiarity with writing software/HDL for hardware (GPU, FPGA) * Experience developing low level drivers * Experience with Agile development methodologies * Familiarity with DevSecOps pipeline processes and technologies * Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lldb, etc * Knowledge of communication and hardware protocols (e.g. UDP, TCP, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI) * Experience designing and developing hard real-time software * Experience developing software for high reliability environments (DO-178, ISO 13485, NPR 7150.2) ## Description Group 76, Software and Electronics Engineering, is seeking a Software Test 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. Initial responsibilities will include: * Serving as the test lead for AI&T activities, owning system-level test execution across hardware and software disciplines * Planning and coordinating test operations, including managing the test job board and prioritizing work for test operators and engineers * Lead hands-on lab testing, configuring and operating electronic test equipment and automated test setups to verify system performance against requirements * Drive test automation and process improvements to increase repeatability, efficiency, and traceability of tests and results, We support a wide variety of mechanisms for staff to continually grow their skills including: * Direct mentorship within the Group and across MIT LL for projects and career guidance. * Participation in programs across MIT LL to broaden your network internally and externally. * Community exposure through external conferences/meetings and internal workshops that draw senior leaders from government and industry. * Continuing education through both external and internal courses on a variety of technical, communication, and work/project management fundamentals. ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Prototyping with Hardware and the Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/651-prototyping-with-hardware-and-the-web) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)