Associate Flying Test Bed Lab Tech

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Total rewards package

Job summary

Boeing, Berkeley, MO, is seeking an Associate Flying Test Bed Lab Tech to support flight test operations, maintain and repair test equipment, and assist during tests on the ground and in a lab. The role may involve flying on the test bed aircraft and requires becoming a non-flight crew member, with medical evaluation as part of the process.

Responsibilities include planning and documenting tests, fabricating harnesses, assisting with system integration, and ensuring equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience planning and conducting system level lab, ground, or flight testing
• 1+ years of experience wire harness design, wire harness installation or equipment installation
• 1+ years of experience developing, troubleshooting procedures, diagnosing equipment for technical issues
• Willing to travel domestically up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Supports activities to plan, conduct and document tests on products, systems, and components
• Participates in test design and performs routine procurement, fabrication and assembly of harnesses, components, test fixtures and test systems
• Facilitates systems integration, fabrication and modification; supports system pre-test setup, integration, checkout, and posttest tear-down
• Assists the team in ensuring that the test equipment is functional and properly configured for the scheduled test activities
• Designs systems, materials, components, software and methodologies to meet customer requirements
• Supports occasional Saturday and extended shift as necessary to complete the mission
• Troubleshoots and recommends resolution of basic test-related problems
• Conducts routine tests, analyzes data and documents results
• Supports occasional (<10%) travel with test aircraft
• Reads and interpret engineering drawings
• Works under general supervision

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking an Associate Flying Test Bed Lab Tech to join our team in Berkeley, MO. This tech role supports flight test operations by maintaining, modernizing, troubleshooting, repairing/fabricating, and removing/replacing equipment and systems to keep testing interruptions to a minimum. The selected tech will also play a key role during testing to support engineering real-time during the tests. The job includes working on aircraft systems on the ground and in a lab as well as the potential to fly on the test bed aircraft. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated when working in a dynamic team environment. This position requires the candidate to become a non-flight crew member of an experimental aircraft which requires a medical evaluation by Boeing Medical.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Supports activities to plan, conduct and document tests on products, systems, and components
• Participates in test design and performs routine procurement, fabrication and assembly of harnesses, components, test fixtures and test systems
• Facilitates systems integration, fabrication and modification; supports system pre-test setup, integration, checkout, and posttest tear-down
• Assists the team in ensuring that the test equipment is functional and properly configured for the scheduled test activities
• Designs systems, materials, components, software and methodologies to meet customer requirements
• Supports occasional Saturday and extended shift as necessary to complete the mission
• Troubleshoots and recommends resolution of basic test-related problems
• Conducts routine tests, analyzes data and documents results
• Supports occasional (<10%) travel with test aircraft
• Reads and interpret engineering drawings
• Works under general supervision

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
• This position requires the ability to obtain program access for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
• 1+ years of experience planning and conducting system level lab, ground, or flight testing
• 1+ years of experience wire harness design, wire harness installation or equipment installation
• 1+ years of experience have developing, troubleshooting procedures, diagnosing equipment for technical issues
• Willing to work travel domestically up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• RF network/communications/antenna experience
• Aviation maintenance 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.)

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, occasional overtime may be needed to support program objectives.

Travel:

This position may require up to 10% of domestic travel with test aircraft to support testing activities.

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 Associate Level: $53,550 - $72,450. Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 23, 2026.

Export Control Requirements:

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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.