Sr Technician (Elec)

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

Job Description

An electronics technician is needed to support operations, maintenance and upgrade of the three Lincoln Space Surveillance Center (LSSC) space surveillance radar systems. The candidate will be trained to participate in all aspects of high voltage (40kV and above) RF transmitter construction, operations and maintenance. Duties include electronic components and subsystem level assembly and troubleshooting, monitoring daily operations, and performing maintenance of the transmitter systems. This job involves working on a variety of equipment including high voltage power supplies, vacuum tubes, precision RF waveguide components, sensitive high power transmitter tubes, high‑field magnets, and high‑volume water‑cooling systems. Some of this work will be performed at heights. Tower climbing, first aid and hoist operator certification are essential.

In this position, the technician will assist in laboratory, research, or analytical work under direction or supervision of scientific personnel. Responsibilities include supporting integration activities, system‑level testing and troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and inspections on transmitter systems and related components. The technician will operate highly technical experimental apparatus, may direct and train lower‑grade technicians, and understand the theoretical aspects of the experiments. Minimal supervision is required. Occasional off‑hour maintenance, remote troubleshooting, and handling phone calls or text messages at home may be expected.

Requirements

• Graduation from a two‑year technical school or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable hands‑on technical experience.
• Experience maintaining high‑voltage equipment and vacuum tube‑based equipment such as those found in radar or communication systems.
• Experience fabricating/repairing electronic equipment, cabling, and skills in soldering, mechanical fabrication, and assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Basic troubleshooting experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of high voltage electronics and the unique safety issues associated with high‑voltage systems.
• Flexibility to support second‑shift work on an as‑needed basis is preferred.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and possess an active DoW security clearance.
• Successful candidates must pass a tower climbing physical test and be willing and able to climb towers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• MIT‑funded pension.
• Matching 401K.
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.).
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
• Mentorship programs.
• A range of work‑life balance options.
• ... and much more!

Location: Westford, MA, US

Salary: $44.63 - $48.65 per hour (base only). Job Grade: RDTEU‑TECH SR

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre‑employment background investigation and must 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.