Lead Test and Evaluation Laboratory Technician

Boeing • Patuxent River, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a Lead Test & Evaluation Laboratory Technician to support the MQ-25 Flight Test Program in Patuxent River, Maryland. Extended domestic temporary assignment travel to the St. Louis area and Lakehurst, New Jersey, is required. The position plans and conducts complex tests, develops and analyzes test systems and methods, and supports laboratory operations, test readiness, troubleshooting, and personnel training. The role works under minimal direction and requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship. The position is primarily first shift, with possible additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

The role offers a summary pay range of $80,750–$109,250 for Lead Level (Level 4). Relocation is available subject to candidate eligibility. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific benefits and options depend on eligibility factors.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. A clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• At least 5 years of experience interpreting electrical engineering drawings, schematics, and definition.
• At least 5 years of experience with sensors and instrumentation, including strain gages, temperature and pressure measurement, accelerometers, and deflection transducers.
• Experience inspecting, fabricating, installing, routing, terminating, soldering, and repairing electrical wiring harnesses, electrical components, or associated equipment.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience installing and checking out strain gauges, pressure transducers, accelerometers, fuel flow meters, and thermocouple or RTD sensors.
• Experience troubleshooting signal conditioning equipment and setting up multiple sensor types for program requirements.
• Background mentoring or training lower-level technicians while working under minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and document complex tests on products, systems, components, materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies.
• Design, fabricate, build, and analyze test systems, materials, components, software, and methodologies.
• Coordinate test requirements and determine test methods and capabilities.
• Prepare systems for testing by guiding integration, fabrication, modification, setup, checkout, and teardown.
• Maintain test article configuration control.
• Conduct complex tests, analyze data, document results, and participate in test readiness reviews.
• Identify and resolve test anomalies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex laboratory and test-related problems.
• Coordinate test laboratory activities, maintenance, repairs, and personnel training.
• Assist government agencies and safety and hazardous materials teams during emergencies.
• Coach and train others.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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