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# Associate Staff - Space Systems Engineer

- **Company:** MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- **Location:** Lexington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $116,400.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Comsol Multiphysics, Software Debugging, Experimental Data, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Dynamics, Software Tools, Verification and Validation (Software), Visual Systems, Orbital Mechanics, Modeling and Simulation, Ansys
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9172458/associate-staff-space-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical field
 + A Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 3 years of relevant experience will be considered
 * Significant professional or academic experience in at least two of the following areas:
 + Space mission analysis: mission design and planning, orbital mechanics and dynamics, performance prediction and analysis; engineering and scientific simulations (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink/Aerospace Toolbox, COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys/AGI STK)
 + Space systems engineering: concept development, integrated modeling, interface management, verification and validation, design and/or fielding of spacecraft and spacecraft subsystems, risk assessment and mitigation
 + Space environment analysis and test: vibration, TVAC, thermal, radiation effects, payload integration
 + Space operations: deployment analysis, issue debugging, investigation, modeling, and mitigation
 + Test design, procedure development, and execution: collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting experimental data taken in an operational laboratory environment
 + Remote sensing: passive/active RF, laser, or optical systems for transmitting, receiving, and/or processing; detection and tracking; analysis, simulation, and high-level design
 + Practical skills: investigative data analysis and rapid troubleshooting of prototype systems
 * Demonstrable ability to:
 + Develop respectful, productive working relationships
 + Communicate clearly, precisely, and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences
 + Solve broad and/or complex technical or engineering problems
 + Learn and apply advanced technical knowledge quickly and proficiently
 + Work responsibly and safely in laboratory and operational field environments
 + Draw on a broad engineering and scientific discipline knowledgebase and strong research skills
 + Contribute to developing and flying spaceflight or other aerospace systems hardware as part of a team
 * Analytical and/or scientific programming proficiency (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar)
 * Familiarity with, and ability to learn engineering tools, e.g., CAD, multi-physics simulation, satellite mission simulation and analysis, etc.
 * Active Top Secret security clearance desired

## Description

Group 94, Electronics for Contested Space, is seeking an aerospace/astronautical or systems analysis engineer to develop, analyze, design, and test the next generation of resilient space systems. This role presents the opportunity to be involved in projects at all stages, from pre-concept ideas through mature and mission-critical systems. Activities may include systems analysis, mission and trade studies, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, test and measurement, data collection and analysis, documentation, reporting, team communication, and coordination of activities. As part of the Group's development of prototype systems, you will be involved in planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting on experimental campaigns occurring in the laboratory and the field. The successful candidate will 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.


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