Lead GMD Mod Technician

Boeing • Vandenberg SFB, CA

5d • $88,400 - $119,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Global Services is seeking a Lead GMD Mod Technician to join the team at Vandenberg SFB, California. This position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed location options.

The technician leads and performs system-level integration, testing, field modifications, upgrades, retrofits, and installations for GMD launch, command-and-control (C2), sensor, and support equipment. The role includes troubleshooting electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems; maintaining configuration and as-built documentation; coordinating with government and contractor stakeholders; and providing technical leadership to junior technicians. The technician also oversees special tooling and test-equipment readiness, improves work procedures, enforces safety and security requirements, and may deploy to off-site tests and integration events.

The position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship. The role may involve shift work, on-call availability, and travel to off-site ranges or contractor facilities. It is not contingent upon a program award. The position is not safety sensitive.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with mechanical, electrical, or electronic assembly, modification, and test work, including use of multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment.
• At least 3 years of experience leading field modification and integration teams on complex systems.
• At least 3 years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical orders.
• Comfort working outdoors in extreme cold; ability to lift or carry up to 35 pounds, climb ladders, and work at heights.
• Ability to use a respirator or prior respirator certification.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Must be able to obtain any required U.S. Government export authorization if the position requires access to export-controlled data and the candidate is not a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

• Prior GMD, missile defense, launch systems, radar or sensor, or Department of Defense field engineering experience.
• Five or more years of experience in defense, aerospace, or missile defense.
• Familiarity with configuration management systems and maintenance tracking databases.
• Certifications such as IPC soldering, OSHA safety, crane or hoist operator, forklift, or NVLAP/test-equipment calibration, or equivalent.
• Military technical training or prior service in electronics, avionics, or ground-systems MOS/AFC/NEC.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute system-level integration, functional and acceptance testing, and post-modification checkouts; collect, analyze, and report test data and anomalies.
• Lead and perform complex field modifications, system upgrades, retrofits, and installations on GMD launch, C2, sensor, and support equipment according to engineering drawings, technical orders, and approved work packages.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, electronic, and electromechanical failures; provide root-cause input and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain configuration control and as-built documentation; review and approve field change packages and wiring or assembly updates.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior technicians; assign tasks, review work, and enforce quality and safety standards.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact with government and contractor stakeholders; present technical briefings and status updates.
• Manage special tooling and test-equipment inventories and ensure measurement and test instruments are calibrated and ready.
• Improve procedures, work instructions, and lessons learned to increase reliability, maintainability, and safety.
• Enforce site safety, environmental, and security procedures; handle Controlled Unclassified Information and classified materials according to policy.
• Deploy to off-site tests, integration events, and remote support tasks as required.
• Follow strict personal protective equipment, safety, and security protocols.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed