Lab Technician & Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Usa, NM

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking an experienced test engineer to test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain custom-designed hardware supporting the U.S. Air Force. The role works with electrical and mechanical engineers to identify problems in electronics and recommend equipment improvements. It also supports the maintenance and verification of Aircraft Monitor and Control Testers, helping ensure equipment remains mission ready. The position involves component-level repairs, inspections, depot-level repairs performed according to established processes, and documentation of faults and repair actions. The technician uses laboratory diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot issues, performs surface-mount soldering and cable repairs, and helps ensure compliance with electrostatic-discharge and laboratory-safety standards. The role offers hands-on work supporting Air Force aircraft readiness and opportunities to develop knowledge of AMAC systems, 1553 communications, and avionics. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. The projected annualized salary range is $86,800 to $198,000 USD. Booz Allen describes benefits including health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. The posting is scheduled to close within 90 days from its posting date.

Requirements

Experience with troubleshooting.
Experience soldering surface-mount components on printed circuit boards and wires.
Experience with equipment and cable repair.
Experience using small tools and laboratory diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, or time domain reflectometers.
Knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical, and electronic principles.
Knowledge of laboratory processes and safety awareness.
Ability to follow established procedures.
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.
Experience with CAD.
Excellent problem-solving 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.
Develop recommendations for future equipment improvements.
Use laboratory diagnostic equipment to diagnose and maintain equipment used to verify Aircraft Monitor and Control Testers.
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 in accordance with developed processes.
Troubleshoot faults using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and time domain reflectometers, and document findings as needed.
Solder surface-mount components and conduct cable repairs.
Help ensure compliance with industry standards for electrostatic discharge and laboratory safety.