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# Prototype Software Development

- **Company:** MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- **Location:** Lexington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,400.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Graphical User Interface, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, NumPy, Real-Time Operating Systems, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Real Time Systems, Pytorch, ReactJS, Keras, Vue.js, Scikit Learn, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9112044/prototype-software-development

## About the Role

* MS in Computer Science or related STEM discipline, or a BS with 5+ years of relevant work experience
 * Proficiency in one or more of the following software languages: Python, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, MATLAB
 * Proficiency in web and/or graphical user interface development frameworks/libraries: React, Vue.js
 * Experience with virtualized software environments
 * Experience with software containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Experience with modern software DevSecOps pipelines
 * Strong communication and teaming skills

Desired Skills:

 * Cloud-based software architectures and deployments
 * Proficiency working with Python-based AI and machine learning software packages: NumPy, Tensorflow, Keras, PyTorch, Scikit-learn

## Description

The Air Traffic Control and Weather Systems Group is developing a range of advanced aviation weather and decision support technologies to improve air transportation safety, efficiency, and cyber-resiliency. The candidate will participate on a product development team and support multiple aspects of the project, including designing and implementing algorithms and graphical user interfaces, engineering real-time systems, testing components, and documenting software. Prototype software development is an important aspect of our work. The successful candidate will participate on a product development team and may support multiple aspects of a project, including design and implementation of algorithms and graphical user interfaces, engineering of real-time software systems, testing of software components, assisting with software hardening for technology transition to external users.


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