Sr Technician (E-M)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Pension

401K matching

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks a skilled technician to assist in assembling and aligning electro/optical/mechanical systems in a collaborative environment. You will help build chassis, harnesses, and PCBs, handling optical subsystems with precision, while following drawings and models for proper fit and calibration.

The ideal candidate has a technical school background with five years of relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability to work in a team; DoD clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year technical school and at least five years of applicable experience.
• Conventional/manual machining experience desired (Bridgeport/lathe).
• Prior experience in assembly and machining for aerospace or national laboratory programs is highly regarded.
• Experience with model-based design (MBD), Cleanroom and ESD protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with assembly and integration of complex electro/optical/mechanical systems with precision and attention to detail.
• Support assembly of chassis, cables/harnesses, PCBs, and may include optical subsystems requiring precise handling, alignment and calibration.
• Interpret drawings, models, specifications, verbal instructions or sketches to make tools, support equipment and test fixtures, or to modify parts for proper fit and function.
• Work well in a team environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reading drawings/specs

Teamwork

Education

Two-year technical school

Tools

MBD

Cleanroom

ESD protocols

Job description

An individual who assists in laboratory or research work and operates experimental and technical equipment under the supervision of scientific personnel or technicians of higher grades. Must be able to work for periods of time without supervision. Work assignments include:

• Assist engineers with assembly and integration of complex electro/optical/mechanical systems and subsystems. Precision, quality, and attention to detail are very important.
• Support the assembly of chassis, cables/harnesses, and printed circuit boards, and may include optical sub-systems requiring precise handling, alignment, and calibration for proper operation and reliability. Good communication skills are needed.
• Interpret drawings, models, specifications, verbal instructions or sketches, to make tools, support equipment and test fixtures as required, or to modify parts to ensure proper fit and function.

She or he will be supported with first-rate hardware, test infrastructure, talented peers, and a work environment that values excellence and continuous learning. Must work well in team environment.

Experience

• Graduation from a two-year technical school or its equivalent and a minimum of five years' applicable experience.
• Conventional / manual machining experience desired (ie Bridgeport / lathe).
• Candidates with prior experience in assembly and machining for aerospace and/or national laboratory programs will be given very strong consideration.
• Experience with model base design (MBD), Cleanroom and ESD protocols a plus.

Hiring Range: $45.72 - $49.84
Job Grade: RDTEU-TECH SR

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.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

• 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

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.