Technician B Electro–Mechanical

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

 

Technician B Electro–Mechanical

 

MIT Haystack Observatory, located in Westford, MA, has openings for technicians who will support the implementation, operations, and maintenance of scientific instrumentation used for studies of the space environment. This work will be conducted under the supervision of more senior technicians and engineering and scientific personnel. 

 

Will be trained to assist with the operations, assembly, repair, and maintenance of antenna mechanical systems, radio and radar receivers, control systems, computers, data networks, and a high-power microwave transmitter.  Maintenance and installation activities involving the antenna systems will involve mechanical work at height and tower climbing. Training in industrial tower climbing and electrical, RF, and high voltage safety will be provided.

 

This position offers a great opportunity to learn a wide range of technical skills and apply them in a team environment. 

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• Graduation from a two-year technical day school (or equivalent military training program) in electro-mechanical systems
• Experience integrating and repairing electro-mechanical systems and equipment
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment and tools
• General mechanical systems knowledge and experience with mechanical maintenance and assembly using hand and power tools
• Comfort working with computer systems in a variety of configurations (Windows, Linux, embedded computers)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. as part of mechanical maintenance activities
• Ability to work effectively within a small team
• Ability to pass a tower climbing physical and willingness and abilty to climb towers. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

• Basic skill with soldering, electronic debugging, and using technical instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, volt meters, and computer-based instrumentation)
• Experience with radar and radio systems or amateur radio 

 

Must be willing to support radar operations on overtime shifts and occasionally travel to field sites. May also be required to cover a different shift if coverage is needed. There may also be occasions when maintenance and operational responsibilities require working off-hours.

 

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance are required.

 

Interested candidates may apply online at https://hr.mit.edu/careers.  Please reference job number 20737.

 

MIT is an equal opportunity employer.  We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.  MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here.