Flight Test Radio Technician

Flight Test Radio Technician (Associate or Mid-Level)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Flight Test Radio Technician to join our team in Seattle, WA. As a Radio Services Technician, you will support flight testing with a variety of services including HF/VHF/UHF, Microwave, GPS (Global Positioning System), Wind Stations, Landing Navigation systems, and Satellite systems. You may be called upon to perform research/ordering of equipment, installation/testing of radios, software development/testing, or to directly support flight tests by operating test support equipment in the field.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, good problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. They will be adaptable and learn new skills quickly.

This position may require up to 30% travel, both domestically and internationally and this position is a non-flying position supporting flight testing.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate or Mid-Level Flight Test Radio Technicians.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot VHF, UHF, and HF radio equipment and antenna systems

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot audio and video distribution equipment (analog and digital)

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry and data systems

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Wind Station, GBAS, PGBAS, TCAS Hardware

• Travel to remote locations to do all of the above

• Stay knowledgeable and current in the field

• Support weekend work

• Support short-term travel, domestic and international

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience working in a laboratory and/or test environment

• Ability to obtain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL)

• Valid driver’s license

• Able to lift up to 35lbs

• Strong and clear communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Associate degree or higher in electrical or mechanical engineering

• Have an active FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL)

• Experience with fundamental radio design and operation

• Experience with radio equipment (VHF, UHF, and HF)

• Experience with broadcasting and receiving signals over satellite systems

• Experience with point-to-point data connections over IP networks

• Experience with field operations on airports

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.

Shift:

This position will be 1st shift while onsite; however, to support program objectives, other shifts, nights, weekends may be required.

Union:  

This is a union-represented position.

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 for Associate level (Level 2): $51,000 – $69,000

Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3):  $59,500 – $80,500

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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