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Overview: In this role you help advance imaging technology for national security and science, leading characterization and development of novel image sensors. You will work across multidisciplinary teams to translate strategy into executable plans and drive high-impact prototype efforts. You’ll mentor staff, contribute to technical roadmaps, and collaborate with sponsors to advance mission goals. This position offers the chance to shape sensor performance, test methodologies, and supporting electronics in a cutting-edge environment. Compensation / Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans MIT-funded pension Matching 401K Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, military) Tuition reimbursement and continuing education Mentorship programs
Responsibilities: Lead complex technical workstreams or multi-program initiatives from development to technology transition Apply systems-level judgment to solve highly complex problems and evaluate trade-offs Translate broad objectives into actionable technical plans and influence roadmaps Collaborate with sponsors, mission partners, and internal leaders to align priorities and deliverables Improve tools, processes, and documentation to enhance capability Mentor staff and guide junior engineers in technical work and risk assessment Contribute to papers, reports, proposals, and roadmaps advancing technical direction Lead characterization of image sensors in test labs, defining testing requirements and presenting results
Key requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 6+ years (Level 5) or 8+ years (Level 6) of relevant experience, or equivalent combination Deep expertise across semiconductor device physics, imager design, camera electronics, and sensor characterization (at least two areas) Proven ability to lead projects or major workstreams and deliver complex technical outcomes Experience evaluating trade-offs, managing ambiguity, and influencing decisions across teams Strong mentorship, collaboration, and technical communication skills Contributions to technical reports, papers, or proposals mentorship collaboration clear communication Semiconductor device physics Scientific CMOS or CCD imager design Camera electronics

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Level

Senior

Location

Lexington, MA

Occupation

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Industry

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Posted

today

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