• LIGO Laboratory Technician

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    LIGO Laboratory Technician

     

    + Job Number: 24999

    + Functional Area: Research - Scientific

    + Department: Kavli Inst for Astrophysics & Space Rsrch

    + School Area: Science

    + Employment Type: Full-Time

    + Employment Category: Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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    Posting Description

    LIGO Laboratory Technician, Kavli Institute for Astrophysics-Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) (https://space.mit.edu/instrumentation/ligo/) Group, to manage its on-campus laboratories and facilities and assist with technical aspects of the various research and development projects of the group. These projects typically involve precision mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or optical-mechanical assemblies, and high- and ultra-vacuum systems. There will also be opportunities to travel to the LIGO sites in Washington and Louisiana to help with activities involving the LIGO detectors (instrument assembly, installation, and testing). Operate and maintain high- and ultrahigh-vacuum systems. Responsibilities will include preparing mechanical and optical equipment for in-vacuum use; precision mechanical assembly, alignment, and testing of complex instruments, typically in a clean room environment; assist in the development of new components for the LIGO detectors; assist in the design, construction, and setup of research projects in the LIGO labs; maintain the infrastructure in the LIGO labs (mechanical, optical, and laser labs), including clean room enclosures and clean room support equipment.

    Job Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., mechanics or electronics); Three years of related work experience; including two years of experience with high- and ultrahigh- vacuum systems and vacuum contamination control; Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings and technical specifications and assembly instructions, and test procedures; Must be able to lift 20 or more pounds.

     

    PREFERRED: Experience in scientific instrument design and assembly; Skills in precision manual machining using drill press, bandsaw milling machines and metalworking lathes; Experience with basic troubleshooting of electrical instrumentation; Experience with laser systems