What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Systems Programmer position at MIT Lincoln Laboratory?
Job Description
The Facilities Systems Programmer supports mission-critical utility metering and building automation systems across secure laboratory facilities at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Reporting to the Operations Center Manager, this role ensures reliable utility data acquisition, system integration, and operational continuity for infrastructure supporting advanced research programs.
This is a technical position requiring deep experience in electrical, HVAC, and control systems within complex or high-reliability environments.
Key Responsibilities
Security & Work Requirements
Job Grade: ADM-IC4
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:
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: 42886
The Facilities Systems Programmer supports mission-critical utility metering and building automation systems across secure laboratory facilities at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Reporting to the Operations Center Manager, this role ensures reliable utility data acquisition, system integration, and operational continuity for infrastructure supporting advanced research programs.
This is a technical position requiring deep experience in electrical, HVAC, and control systems within complex or high-reliability environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Support all capital and infrastructure projects involving electrical, water, and hydronic metering systems.
- Review design drawings and specifications; participate in construction meetings and commissioning activities.
- Ensure proper installation, configuration, and functionality of field metering devices.
- Support and maintain Schneider PME and OSI PI integrations.
- Maintain metering databases and produce clear O&M documentation.
- Assist in operation and troubleshooting of Continuum and EcoStruxure BMS platforms.
- Interpret ladder logic, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
- Support operations personnel during troubleshooting, shutdowns, and critical system events.
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors to maintain system reliability.
- 10 years of experience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or utility systems in commercial, laboratory, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
- Experience with Continuum and EcoStruxure BMS platforms.
- Experience with power monitoring systems (e.g., PME) and data integration platforms (e.g., OSI PI).
- Strong understanding of electrical theory, psychometrics, and IP-based control networks.
- Ability to read and interpret ladder logic and technical schematics.
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Security & Work Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance required.
- Mixed on-site and remote work environment.
- Availability for after-hours shutdown and project support as needed.
Job Grade: ADM-IC4
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!
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: 42886
Salary : $104,300 - $138,200