Job Description
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Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a 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.
Position Responsibilities:
Receive work assignment from team leader or supervisor and obtain necessary materials and equipment
Obtain appropriate engineering drawings and test documents, as required, for assignment if drawings, sketches, and documents are not with work assignment
Fabricate wire or fiber optic bundles used to connect various types of test and computer equipment together or test sensing equipment used to monitor and measure, for the purpose of collecting and storing data during test
Set up and perform qualification test, bench test, or automatic test as required per work assignment, test document, test equipment manuals, and/or engineering instructions
Install fiber optic strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, and strain gages by soldering, bonding, spot welding, or using mechanical fastening devices
Use a scissor or boom lift to access areas for instrumentation installation this work is performed both inside hangars and outside on airfields
Perform modification of test equipment to meet engineering configuration, as required
Select proper hand, power, and/or bench tools needed to perform required operation, such as screwdrivers, pliers, torque wrenches, crimpers, cable tools, band saw, drill press, and sander, as required
Use shop tools and any test equipment required to complete work assignment
Write tie-ins, and maintain records such as work log for areas/equipment as required
Devise and/or build shop aids and work around methods as necessary to test/troubleshoot systems
Handle and protect components and assemblies such as static sensitive equipment in accordance with shop procedures and drawing requirements
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials (ketone, naphtha, alcohol, epoxy, acids) in approved manner (in accordance with Safety Data Sheets) using personal protective equipment as required
Pack electronic equipment for travel as required per drawing and Boeing applicable specifications
Check work after completion of each operation to be sure job is per drawing or other instructions
Put completed job or reworked job up for inspection as required
Contact team leader/supervisor/engineer/planner when assistance is needed (e.g. if there is questions about drawings or paperwork, if drawings and paperwork do not match, or when any other problem arises)
Maintain personal and tool certifications, as required
Comply with applicable tool control policies
Effectively accomplishing the tasks, duties and responsibilities of this job requires at least these attributes
Ability to use precision measuring tools and test equipment and interpret results
Knowledge of routing, clamping, tying, connecting and terminating wires and/or wire bundles in electrical systems and assemblies, per the appropriate electrical codes
Knowledge of aircraft electrical and mechanical systems
Ability to calculate and apply advanced mathematics
Know and interpret data from a coordinate system to identify multiple axis and dimensional references (3-D)
Ability to set up and operate floor mounted hydraulic and/or mechanical operated equipment
Ability to demonstrate entry level competency in operation of PIT (Power Industrial Trucks), in a safe manner as required
Ability to safely operate various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools as required
Effectively communicate information
Knowledge of basic electricity and electrical systems
Operate various types of test equipment, perform testing and interpret results, as required
Knowledge of proper use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials/chemicals, oils, coolants, and lubricants per government regulations and Boeing procedures
Travel up to 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally.
The following Physical Demands may be requirements of this job:
Frequent (3-6 Hrs.)
Carrying less than 10 pounds; Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffold); Finger manipulation (keyboarding, other); Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back); Handling (holding, grasping); Lifting less than 10 pounds; Reaching (overhead); 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 (drilling/sanding); Lying down (back, side, front); Operating of foot controls; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds; Pushing/pulling less than 10 pounds; Kneeling; Lifting 10-35 pounds; Crawling; Crouching (squatting)
The following Chemicals/Materials may be requirements of this job:
Frequent (3-6 Hrs.)
Metals (aluminum, brass, iron, Monel, nickel, steel); Plastics (acrylic, fiberglass, graphite, resins); Sealants (latex, polysulfide, silicon); Solvents (acetone, turpentine, MEK, MPK, Isopropho); Adhesives (epoxy, acrylonitrile, organic rubber)
Occasional (1-3 Hrs.)
Alkalis (acid neutralizers, strong detergents); Liquid Coatings (etching mask, lacquer, penetrant d); Acids (boric, muriatic, nitric, hydrochloric)
The following Environmental Conditions may be requirements of this job:
Continuous (6-8 Hrs.)
Frequent (3-6 Hrs.)
Nonionizing Radiation (sub-radio frequency, radio); Elevated Platforms (wings, lifts, cranes, ladders); Extreme Heat (ovens and furnaces)
Occasional (1-3 Hrs.)
Atmospheric Conditions (fumes, noxious odors, dust); Confined Spaces; Welding Equipment (Arc/Cutting, Flux-Cored, Gas-Me)
The following Personal Protective Equipment may be requirements of this job:
Continuous (6-8 Hrs.)
Face/Eye Protection (safety glasses, goggles); Fall Protection (safety belts, harnesses, lifeline); Protective Footwear (steel-toed shoes, rubber boot)
Frequent (3-6 Hrs.)
Protective Headwear (welding helmets, hard hats); Hand/Arm Protection (gloves, arm protectors); Hearing Protection (ear inserts, canal caps, earmuff)
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
3+ years of strain gaging experience
3+ years of experience in Aircraft Electrical systems
Certification(s) in: Electrical (Crimping, Bond and Ground); Mechanical (Fork lift, Hand truck, Pressure/vacuum); or Safety (Electrical, Egress, Explosives)
Shift:
This position is for 2nd shift; however the candidate must be able to work any shift assigned.
This position may require travel up to 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally.
Union:
This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinist (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.
Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP.
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 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.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $27.32/hour - $57.88/hour
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 17, 2026
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 2nd shift
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.
