Inspector A (Mechanical

Inspector A (Mechanical)

Date: Jul 2, 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 the precision machining fiber mounts for airborne high-energy laser systems, multi-functional 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.

Seeking an individual with a demonstrated proficiency with the inspection of mechanical fabricated parts and commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) hardware.

A preferred candidate will have knowledge of machining practices and be able to read and interpret engineering drawings. Knowledge must include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), complex datum references, and be familiar with ANSI Y14.5.

• Perform dimensional verification of mechanical parts and develop an inspection plan using available equipment.
• Program and operate coordinate measurement machines (CMMs) and vision systems based on solid models provided by the engineering community.
• Be proficient with manual gaging including height gages, thread gages, pin gages, bore gages, micrometers, roughness gages, etc.
• Operate inspection equipment such as Zeiss CMMs, an OGP vision system, FARO arm with linear scanner, FARO laser tracker, X‑Ray fluorescence material analysis, digital X‑Ray and use software like Solidworks, Zeiss Calypso, CMM Manager, Spatial Analyzer, Geomagic DesignX, Polyworks, and Zone 3.
• Track part inspection results and record them in SAP and ARAS Innovator; experience with SAP and PLM systems is a plus.
• Perform light to moderate lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) for documentation.
• Obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Graduation from a two‑year day technical school or its equivalent and five (5) years of applicable experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) are essential.
• Ability to develop advanced inspection skills for mission‑critical components.

Hiring Range: $38.53 - $42.92

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.

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• MIT‑funded pension
• Matching 401K
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• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work‑life balance options
• and much more!

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