Test and Evaluation Lab Technician (Associate or Experienced)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for Associate or Experienced Test and Evaluation Lab Technicians (Level 2 or 3) to join our team at Starfire Optical Range in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico supporting the Air Force Research Lab in their advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities using ground-based telescopes. 

Starfire Optical Range is a world class research facility with recognized achievements in adaptive optics, enabled by the quality, enthusiasm, and dedication of our entire team. Our team consists of engineers and technicians in all disciplines required to plan, design, integrate, and test complex optical, electronic, laser systems to achieve research objectives.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including associate and experienced technicians.

Position Responsibilities:   

• Plans, conducts and documents tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies.

• Designs, fabricates, builds and analyzes test systems, materials, components, software and methodologies.

• Coordinates test requirements, determines test methods and capabilities.

• Conducts system test preparations by coordinating system integration, fabrication, modification, setup, checkout and teardown.

• Conducts tests, analyzes data and documents results; participates in test readiness reviews.

• Troubleshoots and resolves laboratory and test-related problems.

• Coordinates test laboratory activities and maintenance and repairs.

• Coaches and trains others.

• Works under general direction.

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 engineering technician, construction or facilities maintenance disciplines

• 1+ years of experience working with powered hand tools or equipment

• Willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance

• 3+ years of experience operating complex computer-based analysis or control systems

• Experience with high power lasers

• Experience with optical alignment techniques

• Experience with electronics/electrical systems

• Experience with mechanical systems

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 and 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.

Associate (Level 2) Summary pay range: $47,600 - $64,400

Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $55,250 - $74,750

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 24, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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. Top Secret/SCI 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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.