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Flight Test Radio Technician (Associate or Experienced)

Seattle, Washington Job ID 00000423908 Category Engineering - Test & Evaluation Post Date Apr. 23, 2024
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The Boeing Company is looking for a Flight Test Radio Technician to join our team in Seattle, WA.

As a Flight Test Radio Technician, you will support flight testing with a variety of services including HF/VHF/UHF, Microwave, Global Positioning System (GPS), Wind Stations, Landing Navigation systems, and Satellite systems. You may be called upon to perform research/ordering of equipment, installation/testing of radios, software development/testing, or to directly support flight tests by operating test support equipment in the field.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, good problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. They will be adaptable and learn new skills quickly.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate or Experienced Flight Test Radio Technicians.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot VHF, UHF, and HF radio equipment and antenna systems

  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot audio and video distribution equipment (analog and digital)

  •  Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry and data systems

  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Wind Station, GBAS, PGBAS, TCAS Hardware

  • Travel to remote locations to do all of the above

  • Stay knowledgeable and current in the field

  • Support weekend work

  • Support short-term travel, domestic and international.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 1+ years of experience working in a laboratory and/or test environment

  • Ability to obtain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL)

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Ability to lift 35lbs

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Associate degree or higher in electrical or mechanical engineering

  • Have an active FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL)

  • Experience with fundamental radio design and operation.

  • Experience with radio equipment (VHF, UHF, and HF).

  • Experience with broadcasting and receiving signals over satellite systems.

  • Experience with point-to-point data connections over IP networks.

  • Experience with field operations on airports.

Typical Education/Experience: 

Associate (Level 2): 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor, 3 years' related work experience, etc.).

Experienced (Level 3): 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 1st shift.

Union:  

This is a union-represented position.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.    

Summary pay range for associate level: $51,000 - $69,000

Summary pay range for experienced level: $59,500 - $80,500

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 8, 2024.


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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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