Mission-Critical Lab Technician & Test Engineer

Booz Allen; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Lab Technician & Test Engineer to test, repair, and maintain avionics hardware for defense applications. You will collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to troubleshoot custom electronics used by the U.S.

Air Force and document faults and repairs. The role involves hands-on work with lab instruments, soldering SMT components, and ensuring ESD and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with troubleshooting
• Experience with soldering surface mount components on printed circuit boards and wires
• Experience with equipment and cable repair
• Experience with small tools and lab diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, or TDRs
• Knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical, and electronic principles
• Knowledge of lab processes and safety awareness
• Ability to follow established procedures
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and test procedures
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Test, repair, and maintain hardware in collaboration with engineers
• Troubleshoot and repair custom electronics for the U.S. Air Force
• Maintain fault and repair logs; propose improvements
• Assist in developing AMAC systems, 1553, and avionics knowledge
• Perform component-level repairs to keep hardware mission-ready
• Assist with inspections and depot-level repairs per processes
• Use lab diagnostic tools to troubleshoot faults and document findings
• Solder SMT components and repair cables to spec
• Ensure electrostatic discharge and lab safety compliance

Skills

Troubleshooting

Soldering SMT

Cable repair

Lab equipment handling

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Procedural follow-through

Clearance readiness

Top Secret clearance

HS diploma or GED

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Industry-specific Certifications

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

TDRs

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Lab Technician & Test Engineer to test, repair, and maintain avionics hardware for defense applications. You will collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to troubleshoot custom electronics used by the U.S.

Air Force and document faults and repairs. The role involves hands-on work with lab instruments, soldering SMT components, and ensuring ESD and safety standards.