Inspector B; Electronic

Inspector B (Electronic)

Date: Jul 16, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Fabrication Engineering Group provides rapid fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of advanced hardware prototypes for national security applications. Examples include precision machining fiber mounts for airborne high‑energy laser systems, multifunctional structures using additive processes for ground‑based radar systems, custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) for space‑borne data processing, and highly integrated mechanical packaging for undersea communication terminals. Core mechanical competencies span precision fabrication, additive manufacturing, and 5‑axis machining.

The group concentrates on high‑complexity parts, quick‑turn capabilities, and activities that require concurrent engineering with program teams. Core PCB capabilities include design for manufacturability (DFM), automated solder paste dispensers, precise pick‑n‑place machines, and automated optical inspection systems. Assembly, integration, and test capabilities include integration spaces, clean rooms, vibration testing, thermal testing, and space simulation chambers. The Group focuses on state‑of‑the‑art prototyping capabilities, technical excellence, exceptional collaboration, and outstanding operation.

An Electronic Inspector B is capable of working with some supervision, following quality control procedures to validate as‑received commercial off‑the‑shelf and semi‑custom electronic and mechanical parts. Due to the prototyping nature of work at Lincoln Laboratory, a wide range of parts flow through the incoming inspection area and each category has a unique set of inspection parameters. An ideal inspector for this role will have a good attention to detail, reading comprehension, communication skills, and comfort handling parts ranging from threaded fasteners to connectors and lead‑formed electronic components.

Procedures are in place for each part type and an inspector must reference a variety of documentation including datasheets, goods receipts, engineering instructions, drawings, etc. Inspection items include mechanical dimensions, XRF for material analysis, component value measurement, bare printed circuit boards, X‑Rays, and more. Light to moderate lifting is required with weights up to 30 lbs.

• Graduation from a two‑year day technical school or its equivalent and two (2) years of applicable experience.
• Must pass required certification and demonstrate proficiency including class 1.4 explosive hands‑on classroom training.
• Basic computer skills required along with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.

Hiring Range: $33.18 - $37.73

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.

• 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!

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 : 43124