Structures Test & Evaluation Technician (Entry-Level or Associate)
Quick Summary
Supports activities to plan, conduct and document small structural and material static,
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S.
Boeing is seeking a Structures Test & Evaluation Technician to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Berkeley, MO. The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by engaging in test setup and implementation, test instrumentation setup and test conduct for Boeing products.
The Lab Technician will work with a small integrated team of engineers and technicians that support aspects of aircraft and weapons testing, test assembly, instrumentation assembly, test conduct using hydraulic and mechanically controlled load frames, part calibrations, and test facility operation and maintenance activities relative to small and large laboratory environments.
As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs, such as T-7A and MQ-25A, and support our legacy programs like F-15 and F/A-18 into the future. The St. Louis STR team supports tests ranging from material testing, airframe component testing to full-scale static and fatigue testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all around communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills and be familiar with test laboratories while working well under general supervision. There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for structural and mechanical test design and test operations that solve challenging engineering problems.
This position is for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends, alternate shifts and overtime may be required to support program/project objectives.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry-Level and Associate Level Structures Test & Evaluation Technicians.
Responsibilities
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Supports activities to plan, conduct and document small structural and material static, fatigue and environmental testing
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Troubleshoots and recommends resolution of basic laboratory and test-related problems
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Lays out and performs strain gage application onto material testing coupons and sub-assembly parts that will be later tested
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Works under general supervision from engineers, senior technicians and your manager
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Participate in integration and test of structural material and sub-assembly tests and calibrations
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Support pre-test setup, integration, checkout, and posttest tear-down of test articles, instrumentation, and data systems
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Conducts testing, analyzes data and documents test with engineering and senior technician guidance
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Supports periodic maintenance of laboratory equipment, including: hydraulic pumps, hydraulic and electro-mechanical load frames and lab tooling
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Performs lab compliance tasks such as tool control, asset inventory, lab procedure updates and part ordering for lab equipment
Requirements
~1 min readAbility 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
1+ years of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Not Applicable This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
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.
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
What We Offer
~1 min readAt 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 Entry-Level (Level 1): $44,200 – $59,800
Summary Pay Range for Associate Level (Level 2): $53,550 – $72,450
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 30, 2026
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- October 7, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 6
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 33%
- Scored at
- October 7, 2026
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