Technician A (Electronics)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Westford, MA

4d•$39 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Sensors and Techniques Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking an Electronics Technician to support day-to-day operations and maintenance, and future upgrade efforts, for advanced radar systems. The group prototypes, develops, and tests electro-optical and radio frequency (RF) space surveillance sensors at locations in Lexington and Westford, Massachusetts; Socorro, New Mexico; and Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands. Its work includes developing prototypes and turning them into operational capabilities, such as radar processing and signal processing, transmitter and receiver upgrades, telescope integration, multi-sensor data fusion, and multistatic radar demonstrations. This is a hands-on technical role supporting the operation and peak performance of unique radar and RF systems while contributing to next-generation capabilities. The technician will support daily radar operations and maintenance, collaborate on upgrades and modernization, conduct engineering-directed testing, provide technical support at operational sites, maintain documentation, and follow safety and quality procedures. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level Department of War (DoW) clearance; an active clearance is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Graduation from a two-year day technical school or equivalent and at least two years of applicable experience, or equivalent technical training in electronics.
Must pass a tower-climbing physical test and be able to work at heights.
Proficiency in connector and cable assembly, and soldering wires, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and surface-mount technology (SMT).
Knowledge of electronic test tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
Experience with tools such as Allen and socket wrenches, screwdrivers, hand drills, and impact hammers.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, interface control documents (ICDs), and bills of materials (BOMs).
Basic skills with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a larger team.
Excellent hands-on skills, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to work occasional off-hours for transmitter operations, emergency repairs, or antenna operation, and provide infrequent on-call support.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War (DoW) Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electronics technology or a related field.
Formal soldering certification or equivalent advanced training.
Basic understanding of electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety.
Familiarity with connectors commonly used in radar or communication systems, including SMA, BNC, N-Type, TNC, and MIL-Spec circular connectors.
General knowledge of RF microwave systems, RF components, and RF-over-fiber technologies.
Exposure to cryogenic systems and microwave testing using liquid nitrogen.
Experience using noise figure analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, or vector network analyzers.
Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

Support daily radar operations and maintenance, including transmitter start-ups, RF electronics and subsystem troubleshooting, and real-time system monitoring.
Collaborate with engineers and technicians on upgrade and modernization efforts, including chassis fabrication and troubleshooting, component- and circuit-level soldering, and cable assembly.
Perform testing under engineering direction, including RF component and circuit-level characterization, RF chassis qualification, and high-power RF testing.
Provide technical support for site activities, including new projects, experiments, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance actions, test results, and equipment configurations.
Follow established safety and quality control procedures.