Test & Evaluation Laboratory Technician (Associate, Experienced, or Senior)

Job Description

Job Description

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The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team is seeking a Test & Evaluation Laboratory Technician to join the Boeing F-22 Engineering Remote Labs team in Berkeley, Mo.

The Boeing test group consists of the F-22 Agile Integration Lab (AIL) and the 757 Flying Test Bed (FTB) located in Berkeley, MO. The AIL/FTB has the unique capability to fly prototype software and hardware as well as participate in F-22 Flight Test exercises.

This Technician role supports the labs by maintaining, modernizing, troubleshooting, repairing/fabricating, and Remove/Replacing equipment in the labs to keep testing interruptions to a minimum. The selected technician will also play a key role during testing to support engineering real-time during the tests. The job includes working in an aircraft integration ground lab as well as occasionally flying on the 757 Flying Test Bed. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated when working in a dynamic team environment.

Testing responsibilities for this role include:

• System Operators are responsible for ensuring the FTB mission systems equipment are powered on and receiving the proper cooling necessary to test. A test session will normally have several avionics start-ups in which the System Operator is responsible for monitoring the power and cooling to the FTB mission systems. They also provide expertise in the operation of the specific FTB systems under their control when necessary to testing and requested by the test focals.
• Front Row Technicians are responsible for ensuring that the ground lab Air Vehicle and Weapons equipment are functioning and set up correctly to support the activities required for the specific tests planned to be conducted during the test session. They also provide expertise in the operation of the specific ground lab systems under their control.

This position may require employee to utilize fall protection since they could be working 4 feet off the floor. Positions with fall protection require candidates to weigh 250 pounds or less as verified with Boeing medical. Additionally, this position may require candidate to become non-flight crew member of an experimental aircraft which requires a medical evaluation by Boeing Medical.

BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced and Senior level Test & Evaluation Laboratory Technicians.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Support activities to plan, conduct and document tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies
• Design systems, materials, components, software and methodologies to meet customer requirements
• Participate in test design and performs routine procurement, fabrication and assembly of components, test fixtures and test systems
• Support the coordination of test requirements and assists in reviewing test methods and capabilities
• Facilitate systems integration, fabrication and modification; supports system pre-test setup, integration, checkout, and posttest tear-down
• Conduct routine tests, analyzes data and documents results
• Troubleshoot and recommends resolution of basic laboratory and test-related problems
• Work under general supervision
• Assist the lab team in ensuring that the test equipment is functional and properly configured for the scheduled test activities
• Support occasional Saturday and extended shift as necessary to complete the mission
• Support deployments onboard the Flying Test Bed, normally a week at a time
• Read and interrupt engineering drawings
• Support engineering drawing reviews and support product verification

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience with electronic/electrical systems
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical data
• Hardware installation and troubleshooting experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• Experience with lab or aircraft test
• Experience with RF systems
• Experience with avionics

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for associate level: $47,600 – $64,400

Summary pay range for experienced level: $55,250 – $74,750

Summary pay range for senior level: $63,750 - $86,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 10, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.