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Training Device Technician (Training Device Maintenance)

East Hampton, Virginia; Okinawa Job ID JR2025468676 Category Customer Training Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 22, 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.

The Boeing Company is seeking an Experienced F-15E Training Device Technician for the F-15E Mission Training Center (MTC) simulation services contract at the Okinawa, Japan facility.

This Training Device Technician will be looking for the modification of the F-15 EX simulators and training components, devices, hardware and software.  You will assist with repairs and tests, installations, configures, upgrades and will assist in the modification of simulators and training components, devices, hardware and software, as well as perform general inspections for pre-operations, post-operations and component handling of training devices, assemblies and components.  Additionally, you will conduct functional tests of training device systems and monitor device instrumentation and bench mounted indicators.

This is a Long-Term Assignment to Okinawa, Japan for up to 5 years.  Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided.

If offered, this role is contingent upon the ability for the candidate to meet international Health assignment requirements.  If accompanied, the clearances are also contingent for any family relocating with you, for they must also meet international health requirements.

You may be permitted to transfer to your new assignment prior to obtaining these clearances; but you will be unable to expatriate to your new international assignment until all clearances are obtained.  In addition, if you are unable to secure the required clearances, the result may be reclassification, reassignment or termination of employment.

Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided based on candidate eligibility.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Repairs, tests, installs, configures, upgrades and assists in the modification of F-15EX simulators and training components, devices, hardware and software.

  • Perform all maintenance, inspections, repair, replacement of parts, teardown, re-assembly, calibration, testing and operational checks to ensure proper system performance. Correct malfunctions and verify the service condition of components, system and subsystem of each trainer system.

  • Perform maintenance on simulator spares and support equipment.

  • Perform network troubleshooting and maintenance.

  • Perform troubleshooting to isolate computational, mechanical, or electrical faults and repair faulty components.

  • Provide customer service to end-users (aircrew, subject matter experts, and engineering).

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by manager or site/shift lead.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • Min 5 years previous experience maintaining flight simulators, training devices or experience in avionics, electronics and/or computer information systems.

  • Experience with computer operating systems, visual and display systems, Cisco switches, software including Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Linux.

Clearance:

  • This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

  • Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Associate’s degree or combined equivalent level of education and experience.

  • Have a working knowledge of computers and operating systems; must be able to remove and install software on multiple platforms with administrative privileges.

  • Be able to identify basic I/O devices for computing to include but not limited to mouse, keyboard, multiple video formats and connections, power requirements, disk drive types.

  • Conduct and maintain classified Inventories. Safeguard classified information systems.

Typical Education and Experience

Expert (Level 4)

  • Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Ex-Pat Information

  • Candidates must be able to acquire a work visa, depending on the requirements of the country.

  • Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable.

  • Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country.

  • Because the candidate selected will be encouraged to go on an international assignment, the offer will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to acquire clearances from International Health Services and the receipt of a visa/work permit to the country in which they will be assigned. These contingencies also apply to any/all family members who may be relocating with the candidate.

International relocation to Okinawa, Japan will be provided to the candidate at time of expatriate departure.  This position does not offer relocation domestically

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 for the First Shift

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 requires variable shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

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 several 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 (Expert – Level 4)                   69,700 – 94,300


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 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 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 willing to 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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