Group | IT CO-OP | Advanced Sensors and Techniques

Group Overview

The Advanced Sensors and Techniques Group operates the Lincoln Space Surveillance Complex (LSSC) that comprises the Millstone deep‑space satellite tracking radar, the Haystack Ultra‑wideband Satellite Imaging Radar (HUSIR) and the Haystack Auxiliary imaging radar (HAX). All these radars are remotely controlled from the Lexington Space Situational Awareness Center (LSSAC) which serves as a data processing and fusion node for the LSSC and other ground and space‑based space surveillance sensors.

Together, the LSSC and LSSAC serve as an operational test bed for space situational awareness technologies and provide access to a rich set of radar and optical data.

This co‑op position will support group 92 IT needs. The incumbent will install, update, maintain and troubleshoot all necessary software products required to operate PC’s, workstations and servers. Operating systems supported include Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Unix. Applications include Microsoft Office, Network Associates McAfee virus scan, Sygate firewall and anti‑spyware, Adobe Acrobat, Mathworks and any other applications or software requested by staff.

The incumbent will also provide support for the backup operations of the group 92 file servers and troubleshoot network and printer problems.

• Install, update, maintain and troubleshoot software products on PCs, workstations and servers.
• Support backup operations of group 92 file servers.
• Troubleshoot network and printing problems.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks with minimum supervision.

• Education: Accredited college co‑op program with at least one year and a Computer Science background. Microsoft certification a plus.
• Experience: At least one year of direct related software experience on PCs and workstations. Knowledgeable in the use of various operating systems (Windows, Linux, Apple and Unix) as well as application software products (Microsoft Office, McAfee Anti‑virus). Basic understanding of networking.

• Technical Co‑Op: $24.50 – $31.00 per hour (based on year in school)
• Administrative Co‑Op: $21.50 – $25.00 per hour (based on year in school)

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 : 42621