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Research Engineer 1

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, 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. 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

Job details

Title
Research Engineer 1
Employer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Location
M.I.T, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USA
Published
Oct 28, 2026
Closes:
Dec 27, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Laboratory and Research

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