Electromagnetic Effects Lab Technician (experience, Senior)

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · North Charleston, SC

Boeing is seeking an Electromagnetic Effects Lab Technician to perform and optimize testing related to material performance with respect to Lightning Direct Effects. This role involves performing laboratory testing, maintaining schedules, documenting results, designing and modifying test fixtures, and maintaining lab equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in an electrical/electronic laboratory test environment and troubleshooting of electronics and electrical systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform all laboratory testing (including high voltage lightning pulser testing) and test planning to characterize electromagnetic properties and failure modes of designs with respect to EME, Lightning Direct Effects, and Lightning Indirect Effects
  2. Maintain Lab testing schedule and provide recommendations to management on necessary resources for testing.
  3. Conduct tests to validate system performance.
  4. Conduct complex tests and document results; participate in test readiness reviews.
  5. Design, build, and modify test fixtures for lightning direct effects testing.

Skills

Required

  • Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited course of study in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry
  • 3+ years of experience in an Electrical/Electronic laboratory test environment
  • 3+ years of experience with testing and troubleshooting of electronics and Electrical systems

Nice to have

  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or material science.
  • Experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of high voltage systems.
  • Knowledge Electromagnetic principles
  • Experience with machining methods and tools.
  • Adept at working amongst diverse teams.
  • Experience with laboratory test planning and execution
  • Experience working with supply chain to procure tools, parts, and materials
  • Lean Six Sigma Experience
  • Experience in leading safety training and maintaining qualifications of a team.

What the JD emphasized

  • high voltage lightning pulser testing
  • Lightning Direct Effects
  • characterize electromagnetic properties
  • test planning
  • test readiness reviews
  • design, build, and modify test fixtures
  • lab equipment calibration and maintenance
  • troubleshoot and resolve complex laboratory and test-related problems
  • coordinate laboratory test activities, maintenance and repairs, and personnel training
  • coach and train other in safe testing operations
  • work under minimal direction