Structures Test & Evaluation Technician (Entry-Level or Associate)

Location: USA - Berkeley, MO

Structures Test & Evaluation Technician (Entry-Level or Associate)

Company: The Boeing Company

Boeing is seeking a Structures Test & Evaluation Technician to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Berkeley, MO. The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by engaging in test setup and implementation, test instrumentation setup and test conduct for Boeing products.

The Lab Technician will work with a small integrated team of engineers and technicians that support aspects of aircraft and weapons testing, test assembly, instrumentation assembly, test conduct using hydraulic and mechanically controlled load frames, part calibrations, and test facility operation and maintenance activities relative to small and large laboratory environments.

As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs, such as T-7A and MQ-25A, and support our legacy programs like F-15 and F/A-18 into the future. The St. Louis STR team supports tests ranging from material testing, airframe component testing to full-scale static and fatigue testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all around communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills and be familiar with test laboratories while working well under general supervision.  There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for structural and mechanical test design and test operations that solve challenging engineering problems.

This position is for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends, alternate shifts and overtime may be required to support program/project objectives.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry-Level and Associate Level Structures Test & Evaluation Technicians.

Position Responsibilities:

Supports activities to plan, conduct and document small structural and material static, fatigue and environmental testing

Troubleshoots and recommends resolution of basic laboratory and test-related problems

Lays out and performs strain gage application onto material testing coupons and sub-assembly parts that will be later tested

Works under general supervision from engineers, senior technicians and your manager

Participate in integration and test of structural material and sub-assembly tests and calibrations

Support pre-test setup, integration, checkout, and posttest tear-down of test articles, instrumentation, and data systems

Conducts testing, analyzes data and documents test with engineering and senior technician guidance

Supports periodic maintenance of laboratory equipment, including:  hydraulic pumps, hydraulic and electro-mechanical load frames and lab tooling

Performs lab compliance tasks such as tool control, asset inventory, lab procedure updates and part ordering for lab equipment

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

Experience troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) OR Functionally Equivalent Control Systems, such as related fields including military, shipboard, aircraft support, weapons systems, or industrial automation platforms

Experience in an aircraft and/or lab test environment with hydraulics, pneumatics, and control systems

Experience with soldering

1+ years of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Level 2: 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Associates degree in electronic and/or mechanical technology, or a related degree/certification program (i.e. Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Automation Technology, Control System Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, etc)

Hands-on experience with mechanical systems either via work, school or hobby

Knowledge of electro-mechanical design and hydraulic load frame control systems

Knowledge and experience on MTS Test Suite or MTS Aeropro

Strong communication skills working in a group/team environment

1+ years of experience with electrical troubleshooting

1+ years of experience with small scale parts/hardware

1+ years of experience installing Strain gages and troubleshooting various types of instrumentation

1+ years of experience with Digital Image Correlation

1+ years of experience with soldering, assembling and troubleshooting wire-harness and laboratory control cabling

1+ years of Experience with lab hydraulic control and power systems

General experience using Digital Volt Meters, electronic scales and related lab equipment

General aptitude tabulating data and laboratory notes

Experience with data acquisitions 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.

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 accoun