Lab Technician and Test Engineer
About The Position
Booz Allen is seeking an experienced Lab Technician and Test Engineer to help ensure hardware is functional, reliable, and ready for use. The role works with electrical and mechanical engineers to troubleshoot and repair custom-designed electronics for the U.S. Air Force and recommend improvements. The technician uses laboratory diagnostic equipment to diagnose and maintain equipment used to verify Aircraft Monitor and Control Testers, documents faults and repairs, and performs component-level repairs to keep hardware mission ready. The position assists with inspections and depot-level repairs in accordance with established processes. Work includes troubleshooting faults with diagnostic tools, documenting findings, soldering surface-mount components, repairing cables, and supporting compliance with electrostatic-discharge and laboratory-safety standards. The role also contributes ideas for equipment improvements and offers hands-on exposure to AMAC systems, 1553 communications, and avionics.
Requirements
- Experience soldering surface-mount components on printed circuit boards.
- Experience with cable repair.
- Experience using laboratory diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, or time-domain reflectometers (TDRs).
- Knowledge of laboratory processes and safety awareness.
- Ability to follow established processes.
- Ability to identify equipment malfunctions.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and test procedures.
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with avionics.
- Knowledge of electrical systems.
- Ability to create schematics.
- Basic troubleshooting skills.
- Possession of a Top Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Industry-specific certifications.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair custom-designed electronics in collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers.
- Use laboratory diagnostic equipment to diagnose and maintain equipment used to verify Aircraft Monitor and Control Testers.
- Recommend equipment improvements and contribute ideas for future enhancements.
- Maintain logs of faults and repair actions.
- Perform component-level repairs to keep hardware in a mission-ready state.
- Assist with inspections and depot-level repairs according to established processes.
- Troubleshoot faults using laboratory diagnostic tools and document findings as necessary.
- Solder surface-mount components and perform cable repairs.
- Help ensure compliance with electrostatic-discharge and laboratory-safety standards.
Benefits
- Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
