Lab Technician: RF & Electronics Testing

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Pension plan

401K matching

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a laboratory assistant to support a tactical satellite communications group. You will assist with assembling electronics, RF components, and mechanical elements, and test for correct performance according to procedures.

The role involves learning to operate diverse test equipment, document procedures, and help maintain lab spaces. Some lifting and occasional field travel may be required, with a strong emphasis on safety and precision.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year day technical school or its equivalent in applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laboratory or research work under supervision of scientific personnel or technicians of higher grade.
• Integrate prebuilt digital components, RF system components, cabling, and mechanical elements and test for correct functionality and/or performance based on established test procedures.
• Fabricate and assemble electronics and mechanical components from schematics and drawings.
• Provide support to organizing and maintaining laboratory spaces and test equipment.
• Eagerness to learn highly technical equipment, procedures and techniques.
• Some light-to-moderate chassis and equipment lifting up to a maximum of 60 pounds and occasional travel to field sites.

Skills

Scripting for tests

Documentation drawings

Learning ability

Education

Two-year technical school

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzers

3D printing equipment

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a laboratory assistant to support a tactical satellite communications group. You will assist with assembling electronics, RF components, and mechanical elements, and test for correct performance according to procedures.

The role involves learning to operate diverse test equipment, document procedures, and help maintain lab spaces. Some lifting and occasional field travel may be required, with a strong emphasis on safety and precision.