Test Technician

About the role

Join our dynamic team in Huntsville, Alabama as a Test Technician and be at the forefront of cutting-edge defense manufacturing! We're seeking skilled professionals who are passionate about precision and innovation to help produce Boeing's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker—an integral part of the world's most advanced air defense system. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and are committed to excellence, this is your chance to make a real impact. Elevate your career with us and help deliver world-class defense solutions that protect lives and shape the future!

Responsibilities

• Work with Engineering, Quality Control, Manufacturing, vendor and customer representatives during definition, assembly, testing, and acceptance operations, ensuring all test requirements and criteria are met.
• Execute detailed test procedures following work instructions, engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals to ensure accurate and repeatable test results.
• Perform functional check out and operational/component testing of electrical/electronic, electro-mechanical, electro-optical, mechanical systems, electronic, radio frequency (RF), and ground support equipment installations including the operation and maintenance of associated support equipment.
• Operate non-automated, stand-alone test equipment, including bench test equipment and other diagnostic or calibration tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and specialized diagnostic tools.
• Perform fault isolation of complex electrical circuitry using troubleshooting techniques.
• Analyze test and rejection history to identify problems and develop corrective action.
• Follow all safety protocols while working in and around ordnance, hazardous materials, and high-voltage equipment to ensure a safe working environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency to work independently with minimal supervision while actively supporting teamwork and positive communication within cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years' experience operating non-automated Stand-alone test equipment
• 1+ years' experience using electrical or electronic precision measuring tools and equipment such as multimeters, clamp meters, voltage testers, oscilloscopes
• Experience with RF test instruments such as spectrum analyzers, power meters and etc
• 1+ years' experience troubleshooting fault isolate complex electronic systems
• 1+ years' experience working in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Prior experience with testing and troubleshooting advanced electronic systems such as Electro-Optical Guidance Systems, Radar Tests and/or RF Seeker
• Active US Secret security clearance

Additional Requirements

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim pre-start and final post-start U.S. Secret clearance is required.
• Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
• This is an hourly position governed by the IAMAW 2766 Collective Bargaining agreement
• The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned. This site runs 3 shifts:
  • A shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm
  • B shift: Monday-Thursday 4:00pm - 2:30am
  • C shift: Friday-Sunday 6:00am - 6:30pm
• Training for this position will occur on first or second shift Monday-Friday. The above shifts will be assigned after training is completed
• 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
• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
• This position is for variable shift

Pay

Summary pay range: $24.00 / hr. - $34.00 / hr. starting rate. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

The Boeing Company 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.

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