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Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Experienced Lab Technician to join our team in Long Beach, CA.  The selected candidate will support our lab operations and hardware engineering team in the development, testing, and sustainment of avionics lab hardware and related test activities. 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.

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
• 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 perform 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of electronic/electrical experience including related education 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):

• 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.

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 spanet and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $59,500 – $80,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 23, 2025

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. 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.