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Test and Evaluation Lab Technician (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing
USA - Kirtland AFB, NM, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2025
💰 $74,750/yr($47,600/yr$74,750/yr)

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Test and Evaluation Lab Technician (Associate or Experienced)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for Associate or Experienced Test and Evaluation Lab Technicians (Level 2 or 3) to join our team at Starfire Optical Range in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico supporting 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.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including associate and experienced technicians.

Position Responsibilities:   

  • Plans, conducts and documents tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies.

  • Designs, fabricates, builds and analyzes test systems, materials, components, software and methodologies.

  • Coordinates test requirements, determines test methods and capabilities.

  • Conducts system test preparations by coordinating system integration, fabrication, modification, setup, checkout and teardown.

  • Conducts tests, analyzes data and documents results; participates in test readiness reviews.

  • Troubleshoots and resolves laboratory and test-related problems.

  • Coordinates test laboratory activities and maintenance and repairs.

  • Coaches and trains others.

  • Works under general direction.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • 1+ years of experience in engineering technician, construction or facilities maintenance disciplines

  • 1+ years of experience working with powered hand tools or equipment

  • Willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

  • Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance

  • 3+ years of experience operating complex 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

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Associate (Level 2) Summary pay range: $47,600 - $64,400

Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $55,250 - $74,750

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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