Engineering Technician (associate Or Experienced)

Engineering Technician (Associate or Experienced)

The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Associate or Experienced Engineering Technician (Level 2 or 3) to join our team at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The selected candidate will be 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.

Position Responsibilities:

• 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
• Participates in test design and performs routine procurement, fabrication and assembly of components, test fixtures and test systems
• Maintains labs to Air Force standards for Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL), HAZMAT, ESD, property, and equipment maintenance
• Facilitates systems integration, fabrication and modification; supports system pre-test setup, integration, checkout, and post-test tear-down
• Troubleshoots and recommends resolution of basic laboratory and test-related problems

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):

• 2+ years of experience in engineering technician, construction or facilities maintenance disciplines
• 2+ 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):

• 4+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience operating complex computer-based analysis or control systems
• Experience with high power lasers
• Experience with optical alignment techniques
• Experience with electronics/electrical or 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 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: $53,550 - $72,450

Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $63,750 - $86,250

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift 4 (United States of America)

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.