Instrumentation Technician C

About the Position

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Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking an Instrumentation Technician C to join our teams in either Tukwila, WA or Seattle, WA. In this role, you will work with blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and bulletins, National Bureau of Standards, manufacturers’ specifications, oral and written instructions. You will be installing instrumentation, primarily strain gauges and thermocouples on all models of Boeing aircraft civilian, military, and space.

Responsibilities

• Receive work assignments from team leader or supervisor and obtain necessary materials and equipment
• Obtain appropriate engineering drawings and test documents for assignments
• Fabricate wire or fiber optic bundles to connect various types of test and computer equipment
• Set up and perform qualification tests, bench tests, or automatic tests as required
• Install fiber optic strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, and strain gages using soldering, bonding, spot welding, or mechanical fastening devices
• Use scissor or boom lifts to access areas for instrumentation installation
• Perform modifications of test equipment to meet engineering configurations
• Select and use proper hand, power, and bench tools as required
• Write tie-ins and maintain records such as work logs for areas/equipment
• Devise and/or build shop aids and workaround methods as necessary
• Handle and protect components and assemblies in accordance with shop procedures and drawing requirements
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials using personal protective equipment as required
• Pack electronic equipment for travel as required
• Check work after completion of each operation to ensure it meets drawings or other instructions
• Contact team leader/supervisor/engineer/planner when assistance is needed
• Maintain personal and tool certifications as required
• Comply with applicable tool control policies

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of experience reading and interpreting wire harness diagrams and installation schematics
  • 1+ year of experience in electrical (wire shop) fabrication and required processes
  • 1+ years of experience with soldering electronic components

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of strain gaging experience
  • 3+ years of experience in aircraft electrical systems
  • Certification(s) in: Electrical (Crimping, Bond and Ground); Mechanical (Forklift, Hand truck, Pressure/vacuum); or Safety (Electrical, Egress, Explosives)

Physical Demands

• Frequent (3-6 Hrs.):

  • Carrying less than 10 pounds; Climbing/balancing; Finger manipulation; Flexion/Extension; Handling; Lifting less than 10 pounds; Reaching; Rotation of head/neck; Sitting; Standing; Walking

• Occasional (1-3 Hrs.):

  • Bending at the waist; Carrying 10-35 pounds; Twisting at the waist; Use of low impact vibratory tools; Lying down; Operating of foot controls; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds; Pushing/pulling less than 10 pounds; Kneeling; Lifting 10-35 pounds; Crawling; Crouching

Chemicals/Materials

• Frequent (3-6 Hrs.):

  • Metals; Plastics; Sealants; Solvents; Adhesives

• Occasional (1-3 Hrs.):

  • Alkalis; Liquid Coatings; Acids

Environmental Conditions

• Continuous (6-8 Hrs.):

  • Noise

• Frequent (3-6 Hrs.):

  • Nonionizing Radiation; Elevated Platforms; Extreme Heat

• Occasional (1-3 Hrs.):

  • Atmospheric Conditions; Confined Spaces; Welding Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

• Continuous (6-8 Hrs.):

  • Face/Eye Protection; Fall Protection; Protective Footwear

• Frequent (3-6 Hrs.):

  • Protective Headwear; Hand/Arm Protection; Hearing Protection

We Offer

• Competitive salary: $27.32/hour - $57.88/hour
• 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 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.

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.

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 01, 2026.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.