Technician (Electrical and Mechanical)
Date: May 9, 2024
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The Advanced RF Techniques and Systems Group innovates and demonstrates novel algorithms and architectures to impact missions covering the RF electromagnetic spectrum. We collaborate with academia, industry, and the government to demonstrate rigorous solutions to the most important defense problems in wireless communications and sensing. We develop and prototype new techniques for digital signal processing and machine learning to enable multi-function wideband systems. We also apply new multi-channel, multi-beam, multi-function RF aperture technologies and push the boundaries of high-performance computing to address the most relevant technology problems unique to government spectrum operations.
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 grade. Must be able to work for periods of time without supervision. Typical tasks will include but not be limited to:
(1) Fabrication and assembly of electronic hardware from electronic schematics. This may include populating printed circuit boards with components or wiring a component-level RF assembly with multiconductor and RF cables.
(2) Mechanical assembly of RF systems based on mechanical drawings. This may include mounting/bracketing devices, drilling/tapping when appropriate, installation of equipment into racks, and electrical testing once complete.
Eagerness to learn highly technical equipment, procedures, and techniques. Some light-to-moderate chassis and equipment lifting up to a maximum of 60 pounds and occasional travel to field sites. Must work well in a team environment and adjust to rapidly changing needs/requirements.
Requirements:
Graduation from a two year day technical school or its equivalent and a minimum of two years of applicable experience are required.
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: 41135
Nearest Major Market: Boston
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RF, Security Clearance, Laboratory, Defense, DoD, Science, Government
