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Research Engineer 1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA · HybridFull-time$72–92K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$72–92K/yr
Location
Cambridge, MAHybrid
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Visa required • Visa sponsorship

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

MIT’s Aeronautics and Astronautics department seeks a Research Engineer 1 for the Gas Turbine Laboratory. The engineer will contribute to aerospace power and propulsion research, designing experimental infrastructure and conducting research on turbomachinery, electrical machines, engines, and inducers. The role also includes engineering analysis, facility operations, publishing and presenting findings, mentoring students, and collaborating with academic, industry, and government partners.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TurbomachineryPropulsionRotordynamicsFluid MechanicsThermodynamicsExperimental DesignLabVIEWPythonMATLABCFDFEAResearch PublicationsProject ManagementCollaborationTechnical CommunicationProposal Writing

Qualifications

PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Related Engineering2+ Years Relevant Research ExperienceAbility to TravelConfidential Information Handling

Full job description

Research Engineer 1

  • Job Number: 26150

  • Functional Area: Research - Engineering

  • Department: Aeronautics and Astronautics

  • School Area: Engineering

  • Pay Range Minimum: $72,000

  • Pay Range Maximum: $92,000

  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

  • Employment Category: Exempt

  • Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  • Schedule:

  • Pay Grade: No Grade

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Posting Description

RESEARCH ENGINEER 1, Aeronautics and Astronautics - MIT Gas Turbine Laboratory (GTL), advances aerospace power and propulsion through innovative experimental and theoretical research. The Research Engineer will contribute to turbomachinery research, collaborating with faculty, students, industry, and government partners. Will design and develop wind tunnels, turbomachinery cascades, and experimental infrastructure; conduct research on megawatt-class electrical machines, turbofan engines, and turbopump inducers; operate GTL facilities, including the De Laval air system and turbomachinery test rigs; perform engineering analyses, mechanical design, numerical modeling, instrumentation, and data acquisition; publish findings and present research at conferences; mentor undergraduate and graduate students; support experimental design, troubleshooting, research documentation, proposals, and presentations; manage assigned tasks and provide weekly progress updates; collaborate with industry and government sponsors.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; a minimum two years of relevant research experience, including graduate research; expertise in turbomachinery, propulsion, rotordynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and experimental design; proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, CFD, and FEA; demonstrated research publications, project management, collaboration, and technical communication skills; ability to travel and handle confidential information appropriately. PREFERRED: Proposal-writing experience.

10/15/2026

How this job compares

Set against the 1,142 open Research Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$72–92K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$120–190K/yr37 salary ranges
  • US median$148–257K/yr821 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $82K, is 48% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($159K) — in the lowest quarter of Research Engineer salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 50 open Research Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 1,142 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Research Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (649 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 74 of the 1,142 open Research Engineer jobs (6%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

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