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Boeing

Designs and manufactures commercial jets

Associate Test & Evaluation Lab Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/1/2026Deadline 10/15/26
$44.2k - $72.5k/yr+ Variable compensation opportunities
Entry, Junior
Bachelor's, Associate's, Certification
St Charles, MO, USA+2 moreMore locations: Berkeley, MO, USA | Mascoutah, IL, USA
In PersonRelocation support is available based on candidate eligibility.
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate’s degree or higher, a technical certificate or degree, or at least two years of equivalent technical experience.
  • Experience fabricating, installing, routing, terminating, soldering, and repairing electrical wiring harnesses, electrical components, or associated equipment.
  • Experience interpreting electrical engineering drawings, schematics, and definitions.
  • The ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance requiring U.S. Citizenship; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting.
  • The successful candidate must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
  • The position requires compliance with U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person.
  • The work requires use of personal protective equipment, including eye protection and hard-toe shoes.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, conduct, and document tests on products, systems, components, materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies.
  • Design, fabricate, build, and analyze test systems, materials, components, software, and methodologies.
  • Coordinate test requirements and determine test methods and capabilities.
  • Prepare systems for testing by coordinating integration, fabrication, modification, setup, checkout, and teardown.
  • Conduct tests, analyze data, document results, and participate in test readiness reviews.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve laboratory and test-related problems.
  • Coordinate test laboratory activities, maintenance, and repairs.
  • Fabricate and maintain instrumentation systems, including installing sensors and associated wiring on aircraft parts and assemblies according to engineering requirements.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and perform surface preparation, hand sanding, cleaning, hazardous-material handling, adhesive and sealant application, wire fabrication, electrical terminations, soldering, crimping, wire routing, continuity checks, labeling, and sealing.
  • Troubleshoot electrical circuits and wiring.
  • Work in laboratories or aircraft production environments alongside production operations personnel.
  • Perform work while standing, kneeling, using stair ladders, mobile lift platforms, scissor lifts, boom lifts, or overhead support systems.
  • Work under general direction.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least one year of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for Level 2.
  • Experience installing aircraft modifications, including fabricating and installing aircraft electrical systems, wiring, connectors, electrical components, or avionics boxes.
  • Experience with aerospace assembly and/or electrical fabrication.
  • Strain gage experience.

About the company

Boeing designs, builds, and supports large airplanes for commercial, defense, and space use. Its main products are commercial airliners, military aircraft, and space systems, created through integrated engineering and manufacturing across aircraft frames, propulsion, avionics, and services. The company differentiates itself by its scale, a long history of military and space programs, and an end-to-end portfolio that covers civil aviation, defense, and space missions, which helps it serve both airline customers and government customers worldwide. Its goal is to provide reliable, safe, and efficient aerospace solutions while navigating safety, quality, and production challenges, maintain leadership in large-aircraft manufacturing, and rebuild trust for future growth.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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What believers are saying

  • Boeing's September 2026 F/A-XX win extends defense relevance into the 2030s.
  • FAA lifted the 737 MAX production cap in October 2025, aiding delivery growth.
  • Commercial backlog exceeds 6,200 aircraft, supporting multi-year revenue visibility and cash flow.

What critics are saying

  • FAA delayed 737 MAX 10 certification after Boeing's September 2026 software glitch.
  • SPEEA's 17,000 engineers authorized strike action in August 2026, threatening certification work.
  • Starliner remains uncertified after the 2024 failure, preserving a SpaceX-dependent human spaceflight future.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing won Navy F/A-XX in September 2026, pairing it with 2025 F-47.
  • FAA restored Boeing certification authority in July 2026, signaling improved manufacturing control.
  • Boeing still owns unmatched scale in 737, 787, and defense production capacity.

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Disability Insurance

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