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. 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. Support integration activities, including system-level testing and troubleshooting, and perform preventive maintenance and inspections on transmitter systems and related components. Operate highly technical experimental apparatus. May direct and train technicians of lower grade. Understands the theoretical aspects of the experiments. Has demonstrated outstanding skill and performance in the field of activity. Requires little or no supervision. There may be occasions when maintenance and operational responsibilities require working off hours, supporting off-hours remote troubleshooting, including taking phone calls and text messages at home.
The Lincoln Space Surveillance Center is in Westford, MA.
Hiring Range: $44.63 - $48.65
Job Grade: RDTEU-TECH SR
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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: 43005
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