Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) C-17 Engineering team is seeking a Mid-Level C-17 Support Equipment Lab Technician to support our operations and hardware engineering team located in Long Beach, California. This role will be integral in maintaining and operating test equipment, supporting hardware and software development, and ensuring the smooth operation of the development laboratory for major aerospace programs such as C-17.

This role will work closely with engineers to help design, fabricate, assemble, maintain and troubleshoot test equipment and components, coordinate lab activities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of aircraft support equipment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports daily lab activities to plan, conduct, and develop tests on hardware, systems, components, and materials in support of avionics test equipment hardware development
• Designs, fabricates, builds and analyzes test systems, materials, components
• Fabricates wire harness per drawing standards to meet aircraft specifications
• Provides technical support for project management, including development, proposals, cost and schedule estimates, and design and implementation
• Maintains lab equipment including support for tracking, calibration and movement
• Troubleshoots and resolves laboratory test equipment-related problems and repair
• Interfaces with engineers, peers, team leaders, internal and external suppliers, and laboratory users for direction, collaboration, approval, and identifying requirements to resolve design, manufacturing, and related process problems
• Maintains inventory of consumables (cleaning supplies, wires, connectors, adhesives, tubing, tools, etc.)
• Organizes lab tools and parts using 5S or similar principles to ensure a clean free efficient workspace

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years’ electronic/electrical experience in any of the following fields: machine tool maintenance, industrial electronic and/or electrical maintenance field, or military electronic/electrical system maintenance
• 3+ years’ experience working with wiring diagrams and/or functional schematics
• 3+ years’ experience constructing wire harnesses and panels by cutting, sorting, color-coding, measuring, stripping, crimping, soldering, and routing various lengths, types, and gauges of wire, heat-shrink, and other related materials

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with avionics electrical data bus interface standards (e.g., Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 429, ARINC 801)
• Knowledge of MIL-STD connectors such as D38999
• Experience with assembly, rework, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical assemblies including the use of oscilloscope, multimeters, analog and digital designs
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze test data for the troubleshooting of test equipment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and under general direction, self-motivated and proactive
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, iterative environment where requirements and priorities may shift rapidly

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

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.

pay range: $68,000 - $92,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 15, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.