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Structures Test & Evaluation Technician (Entry Level or Associate)

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025453178 Category Security Clearance Post Date May. 13, 2025 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 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, and alternate shifts may be required to support program/project objectives.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Entry-Level and Associate Structures Test & Evaluation Technicians.

Position 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Experience soldering

  • Ability and experience using Microsoft Suite programs including:  MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 2: 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • An Associate's degree, or equivalent 2-year certified technology program (from a technical school, community college, university, or military) in electronic and/or mechanical technology

  • Associates degree in electronic and/or mechanical technology, or a related degree/certification program (i.e. Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Automation Technology, Control System Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, etc)

  • Hands-on experience with mechanical systems either via work, school or hobby

  • Knowledge of electro-mechanical design and hydraulic load frame control systems

  • Knowledge and experience on MTS Test Suite or MTS Aeropro

  • Strong communication skills working in a group/team environment

  • 1+ years of experience with electrical troubleshooting

  • 1+ years of experience with small scale parts/hardware

  • 1+ years of experience installing Strain gages and troubleshooting various types of instrumentation

  • 1+ years of experience with Digital Image Correlation

  • 1+ years of experience with soldering, assembling and troubleshooting wire-harness and laboratory control cabling

  • 1+ years of Experience with lab hydraulic control and power systems

  • General experience using Digital Volt Meters, electronic scales and related lab equipment

  • General aptitude tabulating data and laboratory notes

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.

Shift:

This position is primarily for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends, and alternate shifts may be required 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 Entry-Level (Level 1): $39,100 – $52,900

Summary Pay Range for Associate (Level 2):  $47,600 – $64,400


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 22, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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 and/or 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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