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Test & Evaluation Laboratory Technician (Experienced or Senior)

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania Job ID JR2026512568 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date May 29, 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 Test & Evaluation (BT&E) Flight Test Instrumentation and Data Systems is seeking a Test & Evaluation Laboratory Technician in Ridley Park, PA for telemetry operations, site and mobile radios, and electronics maintenance on specialized Flight Test and support equipment.

The Instrumentation and Data Systems group is foundational to flight test.  It provides design, build, installation of Flight Test Instrumentation systems on test aircraft, test operations, telemetry, and data processing.  This position will primarily support CH-47 flight and lab tests, although the support can range across AH-64, AH-6, V-22 and more.  The position is primarily off-aircraft and lab-based.

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

Travel: 10% travel might be required.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Electrical/Electronics Technician to support and maintain site radios and antennas (Flight Test, Tower, Security/Fire)

  • Technician support for ground-based telemetry and processing hardware, including mobile lab (Includes troubleshooting to board level, repair, and fabrication)

  • Maintain weather systems

  • Maintain proper documentation

  • Parts Ordering

  • Maintain configuration control

  • Coordinates test laboratory activities, maintenance and repairs, and personnel training

  • Coaches and trains others

  • Works under minimal 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 with board-level electronics maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, including competencies with a range of electronic test equipment

  • 3+ years of experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a broad range of RF equipment, including RF Cable fabrication

  • Able to climb tall ladders and stairs on a regular basis

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

  • Have or have held an active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months

  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License is strongly desired

  • Knowledge of Clear-Comm and Scout (Motorola) systems

  • Experience with Data Recording Systems, tracking antennas, various transmitters and receivers (HF/VHF/UHF)

  • Knowledge of telemetry systems

  • Experience with networking and time synchronization

  • Flight Test ground-station experience

  • Knowledge of weather stations and systems

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 Experienced 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. 12, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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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