Radar & RF Electronics Technician – Hands-On Ops

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington/Westford, MA seeks an Electronics Technician to support day-to-day radar system operations, RF troubleshooting, and upcoming upgrades. You’ll work closely with engineers and technicians to keep systems running at peak performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on electronics, soldering, testing, documentation, and adherence to safety standards. Occasional off-hours and on-call support may be required, with DoW secret clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year technical school or equivalent with at least two years of experience, or equivalent electronics training.
• Must pass a tower climbing physical test and be able to work at heights.
• Soldering and assembly proficiency for cables, PCBs, and SMT components.
• Experience with electronic test tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with common tools: Allen wrenches, screwdrivers, hand drills, etc.
• Ability to read schematics, ICDs, and BOMs; basic MS Office exposure.
• Strong teamwork, clear communication, and ability to multitask with supervision minimal.

Responsibilities

• Operations and maintenance of radar systems, including transmitter start-ups and RF troubleshooting.
• Support upgrade and modernization projects through chassis fabrication and component soldering.
• Perform RF testing and characterization under direction.
• Provide technical site support for projects, experiments, and repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment configurations.
• Adhere to safety and quality procedures in all work activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervis

Education

Two-year technical school or equivalent

Associate degree in electronics technology (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Soldering equipment

Cable assembly tools

Allen wrenches

Screwdrivers/hand drills

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington/Westford, MA seeks an Electronics Technician to support day-to-day radar system operations, RF troubleshooting, and upcoming upgrades. You’ll work closely with engineers and technicians to keep systems running at peak performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on electronics, soldering, testing, documentation, and adherence to safety standards. Occasional off-hours and on-call support may be required, with DoW secret clearance preferred.