Test & Evaluation Lab Technician (Mid-Level & Senior)
About The Position
Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking Test & Evaluation Lab Technicians to join the Structures Lab team in Tukwila, WA. This lab technician will conduct mechanical tests on a wide variety of aerospace materials, aircraft parts and subcomponents to determine the mechanical properties or characteristics of various design elements. The technician will run MTS furnished testing software applications on both servo-hydraulic and mechanical-screw load frames per ASTM, Boeing, and Military testing specifications. Primary responsibilities will include collecting data, analyzing test results, documenting of findings, and authoring technical reports. It is expected that the applicant will operate under general direction. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Mid-Level and Senior Level Test & Evaluation Lab Technicians.
Requirements
- The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
- 1+ years of experience working in a lab or testing environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated experience in planning and executing structural static, fatigue and proof tests on metallic and composite airframe components
- Familiarity with structural test equipment (servo-hydraulic test machines, load cells, fixtures) and safety procedures
- Experience with CATIA, SolidWorks, or a similar CAD program
- Proficient in data reduction, analysis, and test reporting tools (Microsoft 365, Python, SQL, etc.)
- Detail oriented and able to efficiently manage shifts in work assignments and priority changes in a fast paced and flexible work environment
- Experience with MTS software application programs (TWE, MPT, TW4, MTS 793)
Responsibilities
- Develop and validate test articles, rigs, fixtures, load introductions and instrumentation strategies to achieve test objectives
- Operate test equipment software and hardware to implement test plans and detailed procedures
- Coordinate test requirements, determine test methods and capabilities
- Design test setups and methods working with design engineering and fabrication
- Follow detailed test procedures, safety plans, and test checklists; ensure regulatory and internal compliance
- Perform data reduction, prepare technical reports, and test summaries
- Supports testing of multiple test programs and assists other entry and mid-level piers with test set up, execution, and documentation
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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
