Associate Test & Evaluation Technician

Associate Test & Evaluation Technician

Company:
The Boeing Company

We are seeking an Associate Test & Evaluation Technician with welding and fabrication experience to support the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Program (ICBM) at the Little Mountain Test Facility (LMTF) located at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB) in Ogden, UT. The primary responsibility of Boeing at LMTF involves the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of advanced nuclear hardness test laboratories, ensuring the verification of hardness and survivability for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) portfolio, as well as various other Department of War (DoW) and Department of Energy (DoE) programs.

Position Responsibilities:

- Welding and Fabrication: The primary function of this position is to perform welding and fabrication tasks. This includes interpreting drawings, selecting appropriate materials, and utilizing various welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, stick welding) to create and modify test hardware and support structures. Welding will be conducted in cramped quarters, outdoors in various weather conditions, and may require working in awkward positions, such as laying down or welding underneath structures. Some welding tasks will involve galvanized pipe, and materials will include aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel.
- Assist in the setup and testing of customer-provided test articles in electromagnetic environments, including electromagnetic interference, electromagnetic compatibility, and electromagnetic pulse.
- Configure instrumentation and systems necessary for testing while minimizing risks.
- Directly support the EME Labs at LMTF by testing, operating, and maintaining test stands and support equipment. Design test hardware, software, and systems to meet testing requirements, and upgrade various test stands and methods, including hardness status, projection, data acquisition, analysis, and performance of hardened components.
- Identify solutions to basic issues and contribute to the development of processes, methods, and tools. Assist in creating test debrief materials.
- Work under general supervision while supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and configuration of test stands, equipment, and interfaces.
- Travel Requirements: This position will require travel to job sites across the U.S. and potentially to U.S. military bases outside the country.
- Lead a team in conducting tests, compiling test sequences, monitoring test progress, and documenting test activities while effectively managing unforeseen events.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the operation, integration, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automatic test equipment.
- Possess a broad understanding of mechanical and electrical disciplines.
- Execute special test procedures as needed to support testing and failure investigations, preparing for subsequent test activities based on results.
- Design component and sub-assembly level hardware as outlined in the statement of work, utilizing analytical tools for design verification. Assist in coordinating the manufacturing and assembly of test hardware.
- Participate in test readiness reviews, safety assessments, and data/control systems checkouts to mitigate risks. Perform calibrations and system validations to meet test requirements. Configure software for data acquisition and analysis, and prepare daily execution plans for optimal resource utilization.
- Routing Conduit: The ability to determine the routing of conduit between two points in a complex environment will be desirable.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- 2+ years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of related work experience and technical education
- Experience in welding and fabrication with proficiency in various welding techniques and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
- Background in engineering test support within a test lab environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also being capable of completing tasks independently with minimal supervision.

Conflict of Interest:

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

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

- Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting.
- Student Loan Match : The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Pay & 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.

Summary pay range:

$65,450-$88,550

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 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.

Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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

Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

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