Test Bed Operations Laboratory Technician Featured

Job Description

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Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT & E) is seeking a Test Bed Operations Laboratory Technician to join our team in Berkeley, MO.

This technician role supports the test aircraft by maintaining, modernizing, troubleshooting, repairing/fabricating, and removing/replacing equipment to keep testing interruptions to a minimum.  The selected technician will also play a key role during testing to support engineering real-time during the tests.  The job includes working on aircraft systems on the ground and in a lab as well as the potential to fly on the test bed aircraft.  The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated when working in a dynamic team environment.  This position requires the candidate to become a non-flight crew member of an experimental aircraft which requires a medical evaluation by Boeing Medical.

BT & E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including: Associate, Experience, and Senior Test Bed Operations Laboratory Technicians.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports activities to plan, conduct and document tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies

• Participates in test design and performs routine procurement, fabrication and assembly of harnesses, components, test fixtures and test systems

• Facilitates systems integration, fabrication and modification; supports system pre-test setup, integration, checkout, and posttest tear-down

• Assists the team in ensuring that the test equipment is functional and properly configured for the scheduled test activities

• Designs systems, materials, components, software and methodologies to meet customer requirements

• Supports occasional Saturday and extended shift as necessary to complete the mission

• Troubleshoots and recommends resolution of basic test-related problems

• Conducts routine tests, analyzes data and documents results

• Supports occasional (<10%) travel with test aircraft

• Reads and interpret engineering drawings

• Works under general supervision

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience in lab or flight test

• 1+ years of experience in wiring harness build or test

• 1+ years of experience in equipment troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• RF network/communications/antenna experience

• Aviation maintenance experience

• Existing DoD Secret clearance

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Shift:

This role is primarily 1st 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 for Associate level (Level 2): $47,600 - $64,400

Summary Pay Range for Experienced level (Level 3): $55,250 - $74,750

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $63,750 - $86,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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.