Sr Technician (Elec)

About the role

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 would be trained to participate in all aspects of high voltage (40kV and above) RF transmitter construction, operations and maintenance. Duties would include electronic components and subsystem level assembly and troubleshooting as well as monitoring daily operations and performing maintenance of the transmitter systems.

Responsibilities

• Electronic components and subsystem level assembly and troubleshooting
• Maintain high-voltage equipment and vacuum tube-based equipment such as that found in radar or communication systems
• Fabricate/repair electronic equipment, cabling, and soldering, mechanical fabrication and assembly
• Read and interpret schematics
• Basic troubleshooting experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
• Support laboratory, research, or analytical work under direction or supervision of scientific personnel
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on transmitter systems and related components
• Operate highly technical experimental apparatus
• May direct and train technicians of lower grade
• Understand the theoretical aspects of the experiments
• Has demonstrated outstanding skill and performance in the field of activity
• Requires little or no supervision
• Support second shift work on an as-needed basis

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 in maintaining high-voltage equipment and vacuum tube-based equipment such as that found in radar or communication systems
• Experience in fabricating/repairing electronic equipment, cabling, and skills in soldering, mechanical fabrication and assembly
• Candidates must be able to read and interpret schematics
• Basic troubleshooting experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers is highly desirable
• Knowledge of high voltage electronics and of unique safety issues working with high voltage systems is a requirement
• Preferred candidates would have the flexibility to support second shift work on an as-needed basis
• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active DoW security clearance
• Successful candidates must pass a tower climbing physical test and be willing and able to climb towers

Qualifications

The Lincoln Space Surveillance Center is in Westford, MA.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Hiring Range: $44.63 - $48.65

Schedule

Job Grade: RDTEU-TECH SR