The Boeing Company

Defense, Space and Security

Laser/Optics/MechanicalLabTechnician(SeniororLead)

$76–102k United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior or Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Laser/Optics/Mechanical Lab Technician (Senior or Lead) at The Boeing Company. Skills: Laser, Optics, Mechanical, Lab Technician. 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.”

Industry & Context.

Defense, Space and Security
Problems you'll solve

Identifies and resolves test anomalies.; Troubleshoots and resolves complex laboratory and test-related problems.

Eligibility Requirements

100% onsite, work variable including days, evenings, nights and weekends, U. S. export control compliance requirements, A “U. S. Person” as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120.62 is required., Requires an active U. S. Secret Security Clearance, Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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 including days, evenings, nights and weekends, U. S. Citizenship Required

Nice to Have

9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Active U. S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance, 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

What You'll Do.

conducts and documents complex tests on products

and manufacturing processes and technologies.

builds and analyzes test systems

software and methodologies.

Coordinates test requirements

determines test methods and capabilities.

Conducts system test preparations by guiding system integration

checkout and teardown.

Performs test article configuration control.

Conducts complex tests

analyzes data and documents 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

or atmospheric operator.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

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.

Full Job Description

Laser/Optics/Mechanical Lab Technician (Senior or Lead) **Company:** The Boeing Company **Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS)** is looking for a **Senior or Lead Laser/Optics/Mechanical 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. **Position Responsibilities:** * 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 t

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