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

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

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented experienced Test & Evaluation Lab Technician to support our lab operations and hardware engineering team in the development, testing, and sustainment of avionics lab hardware and related test activities. This position will report to our Oklahoma City, OK site.

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, B-1, B-52 Software integration labs and International Tanker programs.

As a Lab Technician, you are responsible for maintaining, configuring, and upgrading avionics hardware and special test equipment used to support development and testing of operational flight software.  The Laboratory Operations team, that this position is part of, is made up of engineers, technicians, and cyber security.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects in a collaborative and innovative environment.

BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Mid-Level level Test & Evaluation Lab Technicians.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Support activities to plan, conduct, and document tests on hardware, systems, components, and materials in support of avionics and lab hardware development

• Fabricates, builds and analyzes test systems, materials, components, software and methodologies

• Fabricate wire harness per drawing standards to meet aircraft specifications

• 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

• Performs preventative maintenance on lab equipment

• Supports laboratory logistic activities associated with multiple projects

• Works independently on assigned tasks

• Ability to lift loads of approximately 35 pounds

 Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of electronic/electrical experience in any of the following fields: electrical maintenance field, or military electronic/electrical system maintenance

• 3+ years of experience working with wiring diagrams and/or functional schematics

• 3+ 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

• Willing to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 5 or more years of related work experience or 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

• 5+ years of experience developing or testing real time integrated avionics hardware/software systems for spacecraft, high performance aircraft or other similar platforms

• 5+ years of experience in the field of simulation, electronics, or avionics, particularly aircrew (flight) simulators and/or aircraft maintenance

• 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.)

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.

Travel:

This position will require up to 10% travel both domestic and internationally 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 Associate Level: $47,600 - $64,400

Summary pay range Mid-Level: $56,100 - $75,900

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 export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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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