Entry Level Lab Technician
About The Position
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Entry Level Lab Technician (Level 1) to join our team at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role supports 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.
Requirements
- Experience in engineering technician, construction or facilities maintenance disciplines
- Experience working with powered hand tools or equipment
- Willing and able to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
- Experience operating 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
Responsibilities
- Plans, conducts, and documents tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex laboratory and test-related problems
- Coordinates test laboratory activities, maintenance and repairs, and personnel training
- Assists government agencies, safety and hazardous materials teams in the event of emergencies
- Assists engineers and senior technicians with efforts such as optical alignment, maintenance, and repair
- Serve as a crew member for tests, being trained in optics, lasers, telescopes, and telescope mount operations
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
