Independent Contractor Computer Science Jobs in Massachusetts

The Human Resilience Technology Group develops, adapts, and deploys advanced technologies to address the most significant challenges in humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, global development, community resilience, and climate change. We extend rapidly evolving technical capabilities - such as sensing and signal processing techniques, data science, software tools, and systems analysis - to under-served mission needs across the domestic and international landscape. Recent program efforts have included: * Integrating advanced remote sensing and situational awareness technologies * Applying novel analytical methods - including artificial intelligence and machine learning - to longstanding humanitarian challenges, especially in sparse and challenging data environments * Creating software decision support and data visualization platforms for critical decision-making * Improving community resilience and emergency preparedness through rigorous systems analysis and solutions architectures * Developing novel robotic systems for navigation and sensing in constrained and hazardous environments Job Description Our Group is actively seeking a recent (0 - 5 years) Bachelor's level graduate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related disciplines with a strong programming background to support our diverse portfolio of projects.

This role involves working on a variety of technical tasks that directly contribute to deliverables. Responsibilities include developing demos and prototypes, maintaining existing applications, writing automation scripts, and building software tools that support our mission areas and programs. Projects may range from creating proof-of-concept systems to refining operational tools.

Success in this position requires the ability to interpret requirements, ask clarifying questions, deliver functional solutions within project timelines, work independently while knowing when to seek guidance, adapt to shifting priorities, and communicate progress effectively. The collection of mission and technical areas that we support is quite broad, and we recognize that successful candidates may come with a similarly wide range of technical backgrounds and extracurricular experiences. This position offers significant opportunities for hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies applied to real-world humanitarian and resilience challenges.

Requirements Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields * Strong programming skills in at least one high-level language (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Java, C/C++) * Demonstrated problem-solving abilities through coursework, projects, or internships * Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative software development * Experience testing and verifying software functionality * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment * Good written and oral communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly * Eagerness to learn and adapt to dynamic project requirements Preferred QualificationsExperience or demonstrated interest in 3 or more of the following: * Experience with GIS and geospatial libraries (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, geopandas, gdal, pdal) * Experience building graphical user interfaces * Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Shell) * Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems * Experience with developing with Large Language Models APIs (e.g., HuggingFace, OpenAI/Anthropic/Google, ollama, vLLM) * Experience with databases and query languages (e.g., SQL, postgres) * Experience with using high performance computers and SLURM 100% onsite expectation to be revaluated after 1 year of employment Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $100,200 - $120,000 Experienced Hiring Range: $100,200 - $150,000 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: 42942