Technician A (E-M)

Job Description

Work with engineering teams to build electrical/mechanical chassis
Integrate chassis into larger prototype test assets for laboratory, field, and flight testing
Support fixture fabrication, system hardening, and large system deployment
Work closely with Flight Test Facility crew chief and mechanics to assure all system builds are flight ready with safety as a top priority
Support flight test campaigns to remote locations multiple times per year

Requirements

• Graduation from a two-year technical school or its equivalent and two years of experience.
• Well organized, detail oriented, and able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Good “hands-on” skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Motivated self-starter with a solid work ethic
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable (solid attendance)
• Experience with cable fabrication utilizing MIL style, as well as RF connectors.
• Soldering skills to include wiring, PCB, SMT
• Familiarity with machine shop tools including drill press, lathe, mill, etc.
• Must be able to read and understand schematic diagrams

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced soldering certification desirable / NASA certified.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveforms generators)
• Familiarity with Solid Works

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...

Disclaimer

This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits. At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, 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.