The Engine is seeking a research-driven and analytical individual to research acute gaps in the commercialization path for Tough Tech. This study will focus on critical scale up challenges and potential opportunities for government at all stages and the private sector to mitigate these challenges. Researchers will lean on expertise in policy, regulatory environments and financial incentives. The goal of the work will be to collaborate with the Engine staff to provide the research basis for a white paper that proposes solutions to some of the most intransigent systems challenges facing tough tech entrepreneurs.  

Motivated by The Engine’s mission to enable tough tech entrepreneurs to build foundational technologies and companies

Relevant experience in either government, non-profit or business role that required understanding of the interplay between public policy and business

Demonstrated research, analytical and writing capabilities

Currently pursuing a masters degree, or similar, in a relevant field.

Exposure to leaders and research at the intersection of venture capital, government, and broader financial systems

Final report and presentation of recommendations to The Engine team

Potential for co-authorship of a solutions-oriented white paper to relevant public policy, entrepreneurial and financial audiences

Build working group(s) to design public-private partnerships, viability of financial interventions or novel solution mechanisms.   

The Engine, launched by MIT, invests in early-stage companies solving the world’s biggest problems through a convergence of breakthrough science, engineering, and leadership. We accelerate the path to market for Tough Tech companies through the combination of capital, infrastructure, and network. Since opening its doors in June 2017, The Engine has committed resources to 25 companies and created an unprecedented framework for bringing tough tech from the lab to the commercial world. We also operate a 30,000 square foot facility of office, labs, and machine shop at our headquarters in Cambridge, MA.  

The Engine deeply values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.