Senior Machinist--Westford, MA

The nation’s satellites perform important civil, scientific, and national defense functions such as navigation, communications, weather forecasting, astronomical observations, and surveillance. As space becomes increasingly congested and contested, maintaining awareness of all man-made objects around the Earth is critical for ensuring the safe and effective operation of U.S. satellites. The Advanced Sensors and Techniques Group develops and tests electro-optical and radio frequency (RF) sensors and resilient space systems critical to maintaining this awareness of the space domain. We develop and test some of the world’s most exquisite optical and radar systems from our main campus in Lexington, MA and our field site location the Millstone Hill Radar Field Site in Westford, MA

 

Job Description

 

A Senior Machinist is required to support multiple programs in a dynamic laboratory environment to assist the group in fabrication needs. The position requires someone who is a highly skilled machinist proficient in precise machining standards and must be able to work without supervision. In addition, they should demonstrate mechanical ingenuity and experience working to close tolerances from blue prints, specifications, verbal instructions, CAD files and sketches.

 

 

Requirements

 

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of applicable experience
• Competence with mechanical design calculations and fabrications
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Experience with 3-axis CNC Mills specifically in addition to other machines and techniques
• CAM works experience desired
• Experience with CNC lathes a plus
• Experience with manual machining methods
• Effective communication with colleagues

 

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: 41239