Entry Level Lab Technician
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Entry Level Lab Technician (Level 1) to join our team at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The role supports the Air Force Research Lab in their advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities using ground-based telescopes. Starfire Optical Range is a world class research facility with recognized achievements in adaptive optics, enabled by the quality, enthusiasm, and dedication of our entire team. Our team consists of engineers and technicians in all disciplines required to plan, design, integrate, and test complex optical, electronic, laser systems to achieve research objectives.
**Position Responsibilities: **
- Plans, conducts, and documents tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex laboratory and test-related problems
- Coordinates test laboratory activities, maintenance and repairs, and personnel training
- Assists government agencies, safety and hazardous materials teams in the event of emergencies
- Assists engineers and senior technicians with efforts such as optical alignment, maintenance, and repair
- Serve as a crew member for tests, being trained in optics, lasers, telescopes, and telescope mount operations
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location options.
**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): **
- Experience in engineering technician, construction or facilities maintenance disciplines
- Experience working with powered hand tools or equipment
- Willing and able to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
- Experience operating complex computer-based analysis or control systems
- Experience with high power lasers
- Experience with optical alignment techniques
- Experience with electronics/electrical systems
- Experience with mechanical systems
**Conflict of Interest: **
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 Variable shift.
Pay and 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: $44,200 - $59,800
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement:
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.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive 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.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Shift 4 (United States of America)
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