Technician A (E-M)

The nation’s satellites perform important civil, scientific, and national defense functions such as navigation, communications, weather forecasting, astronomical observations, and surveillance. As space becomes increasingly congested and contested, maintaining awareness of all man-made objects around the Earth is critical for ensuring the safe and effective operation of U.S. satellites. The Advanced Sensors and Techniques Group develops and operates electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensors and resilient space systems critical to maintaining this awareness of the space domain. We develop and operate some of the world’s most exquisite optical and radar systems from our main campus in Lexington, MA, with additional opportunities at locations including the Lincoln Space Surveillance Complex (LSSC) in Westford, MA, the Experimental Test Site in Socorro, NM, and the U. S. Army Reagan Test Site at the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

Our team explores novel concepts, develops them into prototypes, and turns those prototypes into impactful operational capabilities. Recent examples include transmitter and receiver upgrades on the world’s most sensitive radars, integration and operation of a state-of-the-art space telescope, development of advanced signal processing techniques, development of fully automated high-resolution image processing capabilities, demonstration of high-precision multi-sensor data fusion, and design and demonstration of long-baseline coherent receive apertures.

Job Description

An electronics or electromechanical technician is needed to support operations, maintenance and upgrade of the three Lincoln Space Surveillance Center (LSSC) space surveillance radar systems. The candidate would be trained to participate in all aspects of high voltage (40kV and above) RF transmitter construction, operations and maintenance. Duties would include electronic component and subsystem level assembly and troubleshooting as well as monitoring daily operations, and performing maintenance of the transmitter systems. This job would involve 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. The ability to obtain and maintain tower climbing, first aid and hoist operator certification is essential.

In this position, the technician will assist in laboratory, research, or analytical work under direction or supervision of scientific personnel. Operates highly technical experimental apparatus. Has demonstrated considerable skill and good performance in the particular field of activity. Requires some supervision. On rare occasions, may be required to cover an earlier shift if coverage is needed. There may be occasions when Maintenance and operational responsibilities could require working off hours.

Position is second shift Monday-Friday 3:00 PM-11:30 PM

Job Requirements

Graduation from a two-year day technical school or its equivalent and a minimum of two years of applicable experience are required, or equivalent technical training in electronics. Experience in fabricating/repairing electronic equipment and skills in soldering, mechanical fabrication and assembly. Basic troubleshooting experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers is highly desirable. The ideal candidate would have experience in maintaining high voltage equipment and vacuum tube based equipment such as that found in radar or communication systems. The candidate must be able to obtain a security clearance.

The applicant must pass a tower climbing physical and be willing and able to climb towers. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen and must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Lincoln Space Surveillance Center is located in Westford, MA.

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
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options
• ... and much more!
  

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks .

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.

Requisition ID: 42213