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Test and Evaluation Laboratory Technician (Mid-Level or Senior)

Patuxent River Estates, Maryland Job ID JR2026508979 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date May 28, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing is seeking a Test & Evaluation Laboratory Technician to join our team in Patuxent River, MD with the MQ-25 Flight Test Program.

Extended travel to the St. Louis area and Lakehurst, NJ on Domestic Temporary Assignment will be required.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Mid-Level or Senior Level Test and Evaluation Laboratory Technicians.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Plans, conducts and documents 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

  • Supports IOE (Instrumentation Operations Engineer) in pre-test check-outs to ensure that required instrumentation is installed, configured, and operating properly

  • Supports staging and check-out of equipment required for check-outs

  • Conducts system test preparations by coordinating system integration, fabrication, modification, setup, checkout and teardown

  • Conducts post-test activities to ensure that all data recording media is removed, marked, logged, and delivered to appropriate facility / personnel

  • Troubleshoots and resolves laboratory and test-related problems

  • Conducts tests, analyzes data and documents results; participates in test readiness reviews

  • Coordinates test laboratory activities and maintenance and repairs

  • Coaches, trains others and works under general direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

  • 3+ years of experience interpreting electrical engineering drawings, schematics, and definition

  • 3+ years of experience with various types of sensors and instrumentation including strain gages, temperature / pressure measurement, accelerometers, and deflection transducers

  • Experience inspecting, fabricating, installing, routing, terminating, soldering, and repairing electrical wiring harnesses; or any variety of electrical components, and associated equipment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 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.)

  • Extensive experience in the installation and check-out of strain gauges, pressure transducers, accelerometers, fuel flow meters, and thermocouple / RTD sensors, etc

  • Experience troubleshooting signal conditioning equipment and skill setting up numerous sensor types for program requirements

  • Background mentoring / training lower-level technicians while working under minimal direction

Drug Free Workplace:

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.

Conflict of Interest:

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

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

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 for Mid-Level (Level 3):  $68,000 – $92,000

Summary Pay Range for Senior Level (Level 4):  $80,750 – $109,250


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 11, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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