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Date:

Apr 13, 2026

Location:

Lexington, MA, US Company:

MIT Lincoln Laboratory MIT Lincoln Laboratory pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to design, model, and fabricate technologies and prototype systems for national security applications. These mission areas include space imaging and data processing, high energy lasers, long range laser communications, ground-based radars, and undersea communication terminals. Within MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the Fabrication Engineering Group works with program teams from initial design through manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing to fabricate low-volume advanced hardware. Our core PCB capabilities include automated solder paste printing, precision pick and place machines, and automated optical inspection systems. Our core mechanical competencies span precision fabrication, diamond turning, EDM machining, additive manufacturing, and 5-axis machining. Our core assembly, integration, and test capabilities include program integration spaces, cleanrooms, vibration testing, and space simulation chambers. The Group concentrates on high-complexity parts, state-of-practice prototyping capabilities, technical excellence, quality systems for national security applications, and exceptional collaboration. Job Description The ideal candidate is a talented, creative, and motivated individual with a strong aptitude for problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and time management skills with an enthusiasm, aptitude and willingness to learn and advance their skillsets. The candidate will also be responsible for programming, setup, operation, teardown, cleanup and maintaining equipment while keeping a clean and organized work space. The position may occasionally require working extended hours (overtime) as required to meet important program milestones. While the immediate need is to fill an open position focused on milling, a motivated candidate will have opportunities to expand their skillsets through advanced training as well as learning new technologies, such as; additive manufacturing (metal and polymer), electrical discharge machining (EDM), diamond turning, etc... Requirements Direct experience in milling and turning manufacturing technologies Under supervision works from blue prints, specifications, detailed verbal instructions, or detailed sketches Able to use basic machine shop math Under supervision set up and operates machine tools May work on routine tasks for periods of time without supervision

Desired Skills:

Graduation from a two-year technical school or STEM degree Exposure to other manufacturing technologies and processes

Hiring Range:

$33.18 - $37.73

Job Grade:

RDTEU-MACH B

Disclaimer:

MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits. 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:

42898

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