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Structures Test & Evaluation Technician (Entry-Level or Associate)
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The Boeing Company
Berkeley, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description Boeing is seeking a Structures Test & Evaluation Technician to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Berkeley, MO. The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by engaging in test setup and implementation, test instrumentation setup and test conduct for Boeing products. The Lab Technician will work with a small integrated team of engineers and technicians that support aspects of aircraft and weapons testing, test assembly, instrumentation assembly, test conduct using hydraulic and mechanically controlled load frames, part calibrations, and test facility operation and maintenance activities relative to small and large laboratory environments. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs, such as T-7A and MQ-25A, and support our legacy programs like F-15 and F/A-18 into the future. The St. Louis STR team supports tests ranging from material testing, airframe component testing to full-scale static and fatigue testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all around communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills and be familiar with test laboratories while working well under general supervision. There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for structural and mechanical test design and test operations that solve challenging engineering problems. This position is for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends, alternate shifts and overtime may be required to support program/project objectives. Your Responsibilities Supports activities to plan, conduct and document small structural and material static, fatigue and environmental testing Troubleshoots and recommends resolution of basic laboratory and test-related problems Lays out and performs strain gage application onto material testing coupons and sub-assembly parts that will be later tested Works under general supervision from engineers, senior technicians and your manager Participate in integration and test of structural material and sub-assembly tests and calibrations Support pre-test setup, integration, checkout, and posttest tear-down of test articles, instrumentation, and data systems Conducts testing, analyzes data and documents test with engineering and senior technician guidance Supports periodic maintenance of laboratory equipment, including: hydraulic pumps, hydraulic and electro-mechanical load frames and lab tooling Performs lab compliance tasks such as tool control, asset inventory, lab procedure updates and part ordering for lab equipment What We Are Looking For Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship Experience troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) OR Functionally Equivalent Control Systems Experience in an aircraft and/or lab test environment with hydraulics, pneumatics, and control systems Experience with soldering 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint What We Offer Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities Health insurance Flexible spending accounts Health savings accounts Retirement savings plans Life and disability insurance programs Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work Job Details Function Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering (MRO) Sub-Function Mechanics & Technicians Work Type Onsite Contract Full-Time Location Berkeley, United States Job