Engineering Specialist I: Quantum Sensor Prototyping

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

MIT-funded pension

401K match

Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental,軍

Tuition reimbursement and continuing-

Job summary

The Advanced Quantum Technologies Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks a motivated Engineering Specialist I to support development, integration, testing, and sustained operation of advanced sensor prototypes and experimental systems.

This position combines laboratory hardware development, test infrastructure, experimental support, and laboratory operations, with opportunities to improve workflows and contribute to robust lab capabilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or related field; Bachelor’s preferred.
• At least 2 years of hands-on lab, hardware-integration, or technical engineering experience.
• Experience assembling, modifying, integrating, and troubleshooting lab hardware.
• Experience with test fixtures, experimental setups, or lab infrastructure.
• Experience with electronics assembly, soldering, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Ability to develop, follow, and improve technical procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, or modify experimental hardware and fixtures.
• Solder, cable fabricate, and assemble electronics and supporting electronics.
• Develop and maintain reusable fixtures and test setups for hardware characterization.
• Prepare hardware and data-acquisition systems for tests and field readiness.
• Execute tests, collect data, and document configurations and results.
• Troubleshoot hardware and instrumentation; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain laboratories and test equipment inventory and calibration.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and technicians across prototype work.

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Electronics assembly

Soldering

Cable fabrication

Documentation standards

Independent work

Team collaboration

Use of hand and power tools

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Test fixtures

Data-acquisition systems

RF/microwave equipment

Laboratory instrumentation control

Job description

The Advanced Quantum Technologies Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks a motivated Engineering Specialist I to support development, integration, testing, and sustained operation of advanced sensor prototypes and experimental systems.

This position combines laboratory hardware development, test infrastructure, experimental support, and laboratory operations, with opportunities to improve workflows and contribute to robust lab capabilities.