Lead GMD Mod Technician

Boeing•Fort Greely, AK

10d•$88,400 - $119,600•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Aerospace Operations, part of Boeing Global Services, is seeking a Lead GMD Mod Technician to work at Fort Greely, Alaska. The position is expected to be 100% onsite. The technician will lead and perform system-level integration, testing, field modifications, upgrades, retrofits, and installations for GMD launch, command-and-control, sensor, and support equipment. The role includes troubleshooting complex electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems; maintaining configuration and as-built documentation; leading and mentoring technicians; coordinating with government and contractor stakeholders; and ensuring tooling, test equipment, safety, environmental, and security requirements are met. Travel or deployment to off-site tests, integration events, ranges, or contractor facilities may be required. Work takes place in remote, cold-weather conditions, including snow, ice, sub-zero temperatures, and limited winter daylight. Shift work and on-call availability may be required. Candidates must comply with PPE, safety, security, and export-control requirements. An active U.S. Secret clearance is required; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active. Applicants must also meet U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. The position is not contingent upon a program award and is not safety-sensitive. Relocation assistance is not negotiable. The summary pay range is $88,400–$119,600. Pay depends on experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time-away programs. Available programs may vary based on eligibility, location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

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 and carry up to 35 pounds, climb ladders, and work at heights.
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; a U.S. clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
Must satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

Prior GMD, missile defense, launch systems, radar/sensor, or Department of Defense field engineering experience.
Five or more years of defense/aerospace or missile defense experience.
Familiarity with configuration management systems and maintenance tracking databases.
IPC soldering, OSHA safety, crane/hoist operator, forklift, NVLAP/test-equipment calibration, or equivalent certifications.
Military technical training or prior service in an 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 using engineering drawings, technical orders, and approved work packages.
Troubleshoot 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 and 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.