Lead Test and Evaluation Laboratory Technician

Boeing Co.; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Patuxent River, MD seeks a Lead Test & Evaluation Laboratory Technician to join the MQ-25 Flight Test Program. This role requires extensive testing, instrumentation, wiring, and lab coordination, with travel to St. Louis and Lakehurst for temporary assignments.

Responsibilities include planning and executing complex tests, developing test systems, and mentoring technicians. Occasional shift variations and travel are expected, with relocation possible and a competitive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience interpreting electrical engineering drawings, schematics, and definition.
• 5+ years of experience with various types of sensors and instrumentation including strain gages, temperature / pressure measurement, accelerometers, and deflection transducers.
• Experience inspecting, fabricating, installing, routing, terminating, soldering, and repairing electrical wiring harnesses; or any variety of electrical components, and associated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts and documents complex tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies
• Designs, fabricates, builds and analyzes test systems, materials, components, software and methodologies
• Coordinates test requirements, determines test methods and capabilities
• Conducts system test preparations by guiding system integration, fabrication, modification, setup, checkout and teardown
• Performs test article configuration control
• Conducts complex tests, analyzes data and documents results; participates in test readiness reviews
• Identifies and resolves test anomalies
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex laboratory and test-related problems
• Coordinates test laboratory activities, maintenance and repairs, and personnel training
• Assists government agencies, safety and hazardous materials teams in the event of emergencies
• Coaches and trains others
• Works under minimal direction

Skills

Electrical schematics interpretation

Sensor instrumentation

Wiring harness work

Tools

Soldering

Test equipment

Job description

Lead Test and Evaluation Laboratory Technician

Company: The Boeing Company

Boeing is seeking a Lead Test & Evaluation Laboratory Technician to join our team in Patuxent River, MD with the MQ-25 Flight Test Program. Extended travel to the St. Louis area and Lakehurst, NJ on Domestic Temporary Assignment will be required.

Position Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts and documents complex tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies
• Designs, fabricates, builds and analyzes test systems, materials, components, software and methodologies
• Coordinates test requirements, determines test methods and capabilities
• Conducts system test preparations by guiding system integration, fabrication, modification, setup, checkout and teardown
• Performs test article configuration control
• Conducts complex tests, analyzes data and documents results; participates in test readiness reviews
• Identifies and resolves test anomalies
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex laboratory and test-related problems
• Coordinates test laboratory activities, maintenance and repairs, and personnel training
• Assists government agencies, safety and hazardous materials teams in the event of emergencies
• Coaches and trains others
• Works under minimal direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of experience interpreting electrical engineering drawings, schematics, and definition
• 5+ years of experience with various types of sensors and instrumentation including strain gages, temperature / pressure measurement, accelerometers, and deflection transducers
• Experience inspecting, fabricating, installing, routing, terminating, soldering, and repairing electrical wiring harnesses; or any variety of electrical components, and associated equipment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Extensive experience in the installation and check-out of strain gauges, pressure transducers, accelerometers, fuel flow meters, and thermocouple / RTD sensors, etc
• Experience troubleshooting signal conditioning equipment and skill setting up numerous sensor types for program requirements
• Background mentoring / training lower-level technicians while working under minimal direction

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.

Conflict of Interest

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

Shift

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

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 Lead Level (Level 4): $80,750 – $109,250

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an 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)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

EEO Statement

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.

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