Senior HV Electronics Technician – Radar & RF Systems

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 61,482 - 67,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Work-life balance options

Job summary

The MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking an Electronics Technician to support operations, maintenance, and upgrades of radar systems in Westford, MA. The role averages $44.63 – $48.65 per hour, requiring 5+ years of hands-on experience with high-voltage and vacuum tube equipment.

Responsibilities include assisting in lab work, performing system maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Comprehensive training will be provided on high voltage systems. Benefits include health plans, pension, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of applicable hands-on technical experience.
• Experience fabricating or repairing electronic equipment and cabling.
• Knowledge of high voltage electronics and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Support operations, maintenance and upgrade of radar systems.
• Assist in laboratory and analytical work under supervision.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on transmitter systems.

Skills

Experience maintaining high‑voltage equipment

Ability to read and interpret schematics

Basic troubleshooting experience

Skills in soldering

Mechanical fabrication and assembly

Education

Graduation from a two‑year technical school

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

The MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking an Electronics Technician to support operations, maintenance, and upgrades of radar systems in Westford, MA. The role averages $44.63 – $48.65 per hour, requiring 5+ years of hands-on experience with high-voltage and vacuum tube equipment.

Responsibilities include assisting in lab work, performing system maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Comprehensive training will be provided on high voltage systems. Benefits include health plans, pension, and tuition reimbursement.