Electronics Test and Evaluation Lab Technician; Senior or Lead

Job Description

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(BDS) is looking for a Senior or
Lead Electronics Test and Evaluation Lab Technician (Level 4 or
5) to join our team at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The role supports 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.

• Plans, conducts and documents complex 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 guiding system integration, fabrication, modification, setup, checkout and teardown.
• Performs test article configuration control.
• Conducts complex tests, analyzes data and documents results; participates in test readiness reviews.
• Identifies and resolves test anomalies.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex laboratory and test-related problems.
• Coordinates test laboratory activities, maintenance and repairs, and personnel training.
• Assists government agencies, safety and hazardous materials teams in the event of emergencies.
• Assists engineers and senior technicians with efforts such as optical alignment.
• Serve as a crew member for tests, being trained in optics and lasers, telescope operator, camera operator, or atmospheric operator.

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

• 6+ years of experience in engineering technician, construction or facilities maintenance disciplines
• 6+ years of experience working with powered hand tools or equipment
• Willing and able to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends

• 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• Experience assembling lab prototypes, chassis wiring, and mechanical mounting based on schematics, drawings, and system requirements
• 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

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

This position is for Variable shift.

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…