Electronics Test and Evaluation Lab Technician (Senior or Lead)

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing. We are committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Join our team as a Senior or Lead Electronics Test and Evaluation Lab Technician at the Starfire Optical Range on 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts, and documents complex tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Designs, fabricates, builds, and analyzes test systems, materials, components, software, and methodologies.
• Coordinates test requirements, determines test methods, and capabilities.
• Conducts system test preparations by guiding system integration, fabrication, modification, setup, checkout, and teardown.
• Performs test article configuration control.
• Conducts complex tests, analyzes data, and documents results; participates in test readiness reviews.
• Identifies and resolves test anomalies.
• 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.
• Serve as a crew member for tests, being trained in optics and lasers, telescope operator, camera operator, or atmospheric operator.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of experience in engineering technician, construction, or facilities maintenance disciplines.
• 5+ years of 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)

• 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
• Experience assembling lab prototypes, chassis wiring, and mechanical mounting based on schematics, drawings, and system requirements.
• 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.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $75,650 - $121,900.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and more.
• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match for supporting nonprofit organizations.

About the Company

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Application Details

• Job ID: JR2026506821
• Post Date: Sep. 21, 2026
• Application Deadline: Oct. 12, 2026
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Location Type: On-site
• Shift: Variable

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.

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.