Prototype Software Development
MIT Lincoln Laboratory· Defense· Oct 4, 2026 · 24d ago
Lexington, MA, US
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$195K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
The Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Weather Systems Group develops and deploys advanced technologies to enable safe, efficient & secure transportation systems. Focus areas include advanced weather sensing and forecasting systems; ATC decision support systems; and cybersecurity and resiliency. The Group has broad expertise which permits end-to-end advanced technology development and prototyping in all these areas, as well as the agility to respond to emerging threats and opportunities. Extensive field evaluations and simulation studies are employed to elicit user needs, ensure user acceptance and to enable the successful transition of new technologies into operational use. Key accomplishments of the Group include the development of the Terminal Doppler Weather Radar, and deployment of decision support systems at numerous ATC and commercial airline facilities in the United States and beyond. The Brand New ATC System is an emerging near-term opportunity.
Job 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.
Required Skills:
• 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
Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400 - $140,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400 - $182,200
Disclaimer: 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.
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: 43256
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