Test & Evaluation Lab Technician (Associate or Mid-Level)

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization seeks a Test & Evaluation Lab Technician (Associate or Mid-Level) to join our team in Berkeley, Missouri. This role supports test and evaluation activities in lab or aircraft production environments, collaborating with production operations.

You will fabricate and maintain instrumentation systems, install sensors and wiring on aircraft parts per engineering requirements, work with Strain Gages, Accelerometers, Thermocouples, RTDs, and other

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher or 4+ years of equivalent technical experience.
• Experience fabricating, installing, routing, terminating, soldering, and repairing electrical wiring harnesses or related components.
• Experience interpreting electrical engineering drawings, schematics, and definitions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates test requirements, determines test methods and capabilities.
• Conduct system test preparations by coordinating system integration, fabrication, modification, setup, checkout and teardown.
• Conducts tests, analyzes data and documents results; participates in test readiness review.
• Troubleshoots and resolves laboratory and test-related problems.
• Coordinates test laboratory activities and maintenance and repairs.
• Works under general supervision.

Skills

Electrical wiring fabrication

Wiring installation

Reading electrical schematics

Instrumentation experience

Troubleshooting Electrical circuits

Lab equipment operation

Education

Associate’s degree or higher / technical cert

Job description

Test & Evaluation Lab Technician (Associate or Mid-Level)

Company: The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Test & Evaluation Lab Technician (Associate or Mid-Level) to join our team in Berkeley, Missouri. This position will provide test and evaluation technician support in either a lab or an aircraft production environment while working alongside production operations personnel.

The main responsibilities include fabricating and maintaining the instrumentation system, to include installing a high volume of sensors and associated wiring onto aircraft parts and assemblies per engineering requirements. Sensor types primarily include Strain Gages and Accelerometers. Other types include Thermocouples, RTDs, Pressure Transducers, etc. Processes require coordination with Instrumentation Operations Engineers and Design Build Manufacturing Engineers, ability to interpret engineering drawings, locating, surface prep, hand sanding, cleaning, handling, hazardous materials such as solvents and cleaners, adhesives, sealants, wire fabrication, electrical terminations, soldering, crimping, wire routing, continuity checks, labeling, and sealing. Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and wiring is required. Accessibility may require working for periods while standing, kneeling, working from stair ladders, mobile lift platforms, scissor lifts, boom lifts, or supported by overhead support systems. Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) such as eye protection and hard toe shoes are required. Potential for both Domestic/International travel to support instrumentation at vendor or customer sites.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinates test requirements, determines test methods and capabilities
• Conduct system test preparations by coordinating system integration, fabrication, modification, setup, checkout and teardown
• Conducts tests, analyzes data and documents results; participates in test readiness review
• Troubleshoots and resolves laboratory and test-related problems
• Coordinates test laboratory activities and maintenance and repairs
• Works under general supervision

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Associate’s degree or higher, a technical certificate or degree, or 4 or more years of equivalent technical experience
• Experience fabricating, installing, routing, terminating, soldering, and repairing electrical wiring harnesses; or any variety of electrical components, and associated equipment
• Experience interpreting electrical engineering drawings, schematics, and definition

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strain gaging experience
• Other sensor/instrumentation 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 installing aircraft modifications to include fabricating and installing aircraft electrical system wiring, connectors, electrical components or avionics boxes
• Experience with aerospace assembly and/or electrical fabrication
• Experience with leading in a lab environment ensuring capability and readiness
• Conflict of Interest: Successful candidate 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: Level 2: $53,550-$72,450 Level 3: $63,750-$86,250

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 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

EEO / Diversity

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