
Electronic/Mechanical Lab Technician - Associate, Mid-Level or Lead
Kirtland AFB, NMJob$54–102K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Boeing Defense, Space and Security seeks an Associate, Mid-Level, or Lead Electronic/Mechanical Lab Technician for its Starfire Optical Range at Kirtland AFB. The role is expected to be 100% onsite and involves laboratory testing, system integration, troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and support for optics, lasers, telescopes, and telescope mount operations. Candidates must meet experience requirements and be willing to work variable shifts.
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Job Description
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.
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Associate, Mid-Level, or Lead Electronic/Mechanical Lab Technician (Level 2, 3, 4) to join our exclusive team at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico .
Position Responsibilities:
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Plans, conducts, and documents activities on products, systems, and processes
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Designs, builds, and analyzes test systems, components, software and methodologies
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Leads test integration, setup, checkout, teardown, and restoration
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Troubleshoots and resolves complex laboratory and test-related problems
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Coordinates test laboratory activities, maintenance and repairs, and personnel training
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Assists government agencies, safety and hazardous materials teams in the event of emergencies
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Assists engineers and senior technicians with efforts such as system integration, verification, and validation
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Serve as a crew member for tests, being trained in optics, lasers, telescopes, and telescope mount operations
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
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2+ years of experience in engineering technician, construction, or facilities maintenance disciplines
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2+ years of experience working with powered hand tools or equipment
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2+ years of experience working with electronics troubleshooting equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.)
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Willing and able to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
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3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
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Experience operating complex computer-based analysis or control systems
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Experience assembling lab prototypes, chassis wiring, and mechanical mounting based on schematics, drawings, and system requirements
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Experience with electronics/electrical systems
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Experience with mechanical systems
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Experience with HAZMAT / HAZWASTE processes and procedures
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates
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.
Pay and 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.
Associate (Level 2) Summary pay range: $53,550 - $72,450
Mid-Level (Level 3) Summary pay range: $63,750 - $86,250
Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $75,650 - $102,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 12, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for variable 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.
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,182 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$54–102K/yr
- US median$51–72K/yr274 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $78K, is 27% above the US median midpoint ($62K) — in the top quarter of Laboratory Technician salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 2,182 open Laboratory Technician jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (906 postings).
- Education
- 280 of the 2,182 open Laboratory Technician jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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