Cable Technician B

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave including vacation and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a Fabrication Technician in Lexington, MA, to provide rapid fabrication and testing of advanced hardware prototypes. The role involves mechanical and electrical assembly, operating technical equipment, and working under scientific supervision.

The ideal candidate will have a two-year technical school background and at least three years of experience in PCB assembly. The position offers competitive benefits and a clear path for skill development in fabrication technologies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read schematics and assembly drawings is preferred.
• Must pass required in-house training certifications.
• Desire to develop advanced fabrication skills such as wire bonding.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical/electrical assembly of printed circuit board assemblies.
• Assist higher-level technicians in assembling chassis and cable assemblies.
• Build wire harnesses and solder components with precision.

Skills

Mechanical/electrical assembly

Soldering and handling electronic components

Computer literacy

Ability to work in a team

Continuous learning

Education

Graduation from a two-year technical school or equivalent

Minimum of three years’ experience in PCB assembly

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Date: Jun 24, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Job Description

The Fabrication Engineering Group provides rapid fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of advanced hardware prototypes for national security applications. The group focuses on precision machining, additive manufacturing, and 5‑axis machining of high‑complexity parts, alongside advanced PCB manufacturing capabilities and integration testing. The technician plays a critical role in the fabrication of prototype systems, assembling electrical subcomponents, operating technical equipment, and working independently under the supervision of scientific personnel.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical/electrical assembly of printed circuit board assemblies
• Assist higher‑level technicians in assembling chassis, cable, and PCB assemblies
• Build wire harnesses of all configurations
• Solder and de‑solder through‑hole and SMT components
• Cut, strip, crimp, solder, and terminate wires and connectors with precision
• Light to moderate lifting with a maximum of 25 lbs
• Fiber splicing

Requirements

• Graduation from a two‑year technical school or its equivalent
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Recognized self‑motivator who seeks continuous learning and challenge
• Computer literacy, proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Passion for fabricating complex parts that enable program teams to develop prototype systems demonstrating national‑level technology
• Knowledge of electronic color code
• Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and mechanical drawings (preferred but not required)
• Must pass required in‑house training certifications
• A desire to develop advanced fabrication skills such as wire bonding, flip‑chip technologies, direct die attach, selective soldering, and fiber splicing
• General knowledge of electronics, including mechanical and electrical assembly of printed circuit board assemblies and wire bonding
• Minimum of three years’ experience in PCB assembly, rework, and repair, with proficiency in soldering and handling electronic components

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.

Hiring Range

$33.18 - $37.73

Benefits

• 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

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: 43083