
Test and Evaluation Laboratory Technician (Associate or Experienced)
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Test and Evaluation Laboratory Technician to support our lab operations and hardware engineering team located in Long Beach, CA
This role will be integral in maintaining and operating test equipment, supporting hardware and software integration, and ensuring the smooth execution of test procedures for major aerospace programs such as C-17.
As a Lab Technician, you will work closely with engineers to fabricate, assemble, and troubleshoot test systems and components, coordinate lab activities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of test methodologies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Mid-Level Laboratory Technicians.
Position Responsibilities:
Support activities to plan, conduct, and document tests on hardware, systems, components, and materials in support of avionics and lab hardware development
Designs, fabricates, builds and analyzes test systems, materials, components, software and methodologies
Fabricating wire harness per drawing standards to meet aircraft specifications
Provides technical support for project management, including test plans or proposals, cost and schedule estimates, and instrumentation and test condition definitions
Guides test mechanics and electricians, and performs metrology and calibration certification services
Troubleshoots and resolves laboratory and test-related problems. Conducts tests per plan and processes data; documents and communicates test plans and results
Interfaces with engineers, peers, group leaders, internal and external suppliers, and laboratory users for direction, collaboration, approval, and identifying requirements to resolve design, manufacturing, and related process problems
Coordinate system integration, setup, checkout, and teardown activities for test operations per work orders
Maintain inventory of consumables (cleaning supplies, wires, connectors, adhesives, tubing, Dremel bits, etc.)
Organize lab tools and parts using 5S or similar principles to ensure a clean free of FOD and efficient workspace
Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
1+ years of 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
1+ years of experience working with wiring diagrams and/or functional schematics
1+ years of 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):
Level 3 3 or more years’ related work experienceor an equivalent combination of education and experience
Familiarity with electrical data bus interface standards (e.g., Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429)
Knowledge of MIL-STD connectors such as D38999
Proven ability to assemble, rework, and troubleshoot small mechanical and electrical assemblies including the use of oscilloscope, multimeters, analog and digital designs
Understanding of test procedure development and execution
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze test data
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and under general direction
Comfortable working in a dynamic, iterative R&D environment where requirements and priorities may shift rapidly
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 candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
PayRange forAssociate level(Level 2)$56,950 –$77,050
PayRange forMid-level(Level 3)$68,000 –$92,000
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.
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)
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