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Date: Mar 13, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Job Description

Responsible for all phases of electrical, electronic, and control systems work.  Will be required to perform electrical/electronic functions to include the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all plant electrical and control equipment.  Must possess the experience and sufficient knowledge to install, test, repair, calibrate, and troubleshoot problems and failures with control devices, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, and other microprocessor-based controllers.  Will participate in the startup of industrial process and mechanical equipment systems as required.  Required to perform field service work associated with the start-up, operation, and maintenance of control systems on electrical, mechanical, and process equipment. The ability to install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain addressable fire systems, security and access control systems, and toxic & flammable gas life safety detection systems. Provide 24/7 emergency response in support of electrical, fire alarm, security, and control systems. Must be willing to practice safe work habits according to OSHA and EHS expectations and have strong safety ethics. Required to support two semi-annual utility shutdowns. Availability for periodic call-ins is strongly desired. Will assist fellow trade and service workers as directed

 

Shift: Mon-Fri 1500-2300

Requirements:

  • Current Massachusetts Journeyman's electrical license and a minimum of 5 years of applicable work experience are required
  • A solid understanding of electronic programmable equipment, including, but not limited to, building automations & control systems and programmable logic controllers including programming experience is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to use oscilloscopes and electronic calibration equipment is preferred
  • Minimum supervision required
  • Requires the ability to climb and maneuver on ladders, staging, work platforms and / or tight spaces
  • Crawling over and around equipment located in building pipe chases and mechanical rooms or construction areas is a must
  • Must be able to work for long periods on one’s feet, requires frequent bending and kneeling and carrying / lifting objects heavy items up to 50lbs
  • The ability to read construction and schematic drawings, process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs), and ladder logic diagrams is required

Requirements Continued

  • Experience and sufficient knowledge to:
      • Install, test, repair, calibrate, and troubleshoot problems and failures with control devices, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and other microprocessor-based controllers.
      • Install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain:
        • Addressable fire systems
        • Security and access control systems
        • Toxic & flammable gas life safety detection systems
  • Must be willing to practice safe work habits according to OSHA and EHS expectations
  • Strong safety ethics
  • Availability for periodic call-ins is strongly desired

Hiring Range: $51.45
Job Grade:

 

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
  • 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: 42750 


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