Structures Test & Evaluation Technician; Entry-Level or Associate

Position

Structures Test & Evaluation Technician

Location:

Berkeley, MO

Department:
Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) Capability – part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team.

The Structures Test & Evaluation Technician supports the lab test teams by engaging in test setup, instrumentation assembly, and test conduct for Boeing products. The technician works with a small integrated team of engineers and technicians to support aircraft and weapons testing, including test assembly, hydraulic and mechanically controlled load frames, part calibrations, and test facility operation and maintenance activities in both small and large laboratory environments.

This position will be involved in testing for military aircraft and weapons programs, such as the T-7A and MQ‑25A, and legacy programs including F‑15 and F/A‑18. The role offers opportunities to work across various test laboratories and develop unique solutions for structural and mechanical test design and operations that solve challenging engineering problems.

• 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 gauge application onto material testing coupons and sub‑assembly parts that will be later tested.
• Works under general supervision from engineers, senior technicians, and manager.
• Participates in integration and test of structural material and sub‑assembly tests and calibrations.
• Supports pre‑test setup, integration, checkout, and post‑test teardown 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.

• 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.
• One or more years of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Level 2:
  One or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate’s degree in electronic and/or mechanical technology, or a related degree/certification program (e.g., Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Automation Technology, Control System Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology).
• 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 with MTS Test Suite or MTS Aeropro.
• Strong communication skills working in a group/team environment.
• One or more years of experience with electrical troubleshooting.
• One or more years of experience with small‑scale parts/hardware.
• One or more years of experience installing strain gages and troubleshooting various types of instrumentation.
• One or more years of experience with Digital Image Correlation.
• One or more years of experience with soldering, assembling, and troubleshooting wire harness and laboratory control cabling.
• One or more years of experience with lab hydraulic control and power systems.
• General experience using Digital Voltmeters, electronic scales, and related lab equipment.
• General aptitude for tabulating data and laboratory notes.
• Experience with data acquisition systems.

Summary Pay Range for Entry‑Level (Level 1): $44,200 – $59,800

Summary Pay Range for Associate‑Level (Level 2): $53,550 – $72,450

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