Radio Frequency (RF) Test & Evaluation Lab Tech (Associate or Experienced)

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 Northwest Electromagnetics Lab Team is looking for an enthusiastic RF Test & Evaluation Lab Tech in Tukwila, WA.
This position provides an opportunity work with an experienced, interdisciplinary and multi-organizational team to create innovative solutions to meet unique and challenging requirements in a laboratory environment. The team takes requirements from programs and applies them to a full-scale laboratory test.
This technician will be responsible for supporting a team for setup, testing, verification, and validation of cutting-edge low observable technologies. They will also have an experienced background in general laboratory skills, mechanical skills, knowledge of RF equipment, strong technical judgment, and the ability to rapidly make and contribute to decisions that balance the overall test program.
This role will require strong collaboration skills to work with an interdisciplinary and multi-organizational team to complete a test program that meets customer requirements. Must have organizational skills and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and continually changing environment. The successful candidate will have experience with high-power electrical systems, and will be working with RF electronics and laboratory test equipment, wiring and connectors, mechanical equipment, drawing interpretations using Visio, and data acquisition systems.
BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including an Associate or Experienced level RF Test & Evaluation Lab Tech.
At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you'll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us!
Position Responsibilities Include:

• Plan, conduct and document tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies
• Designs, fabricates, builds and analyzes test systems, materials, components, software and methodologies
• Coordinates test requirements, determines test methods and capabilities
• Conduct system test preparations by coordinating system integration, fabrication, modification, setup, checkout and teardown
• Conducts tests, analyzes data and documents results; participates in test readiness reviews
• Troubleshoots and resolves laboratory and test-related problems
• Coordinates test laboratory activities and maintenance and repairs
• Coaches and trains others
• Operates cranes and powered industrial trucks (boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
• Works under general direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Pre-Start is required
• This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
• Associate's Degree or higher, a Technical certificate or degree, or 2 or more years of equivalent technical experience
• Experience working in an electrical lab as a designer or technician
• 1+ years of experience working in laboratories focused on development of electronic components and systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active US Security Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
• More than the minimum experience working in electronics development laboratories
• Experience with laboratory administration
• Experience with laboratory testing of state-of-the-art digital, analog/mixed-signal, and/or RF integrated circuits
• Experience with laboratory testing of antennas and/or RF/microwave/electro-optical components
• Experience supporting military radar, communications, electronic warfare, or avionics/mission processor program

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Shift:
This role is primarily first shift; however, candidates should be able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts and weekends to support 24 hour testing as needed.
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 Associate: $56,950 - $77,050
Summary pay range Experienced: $68,000 - $92,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 04, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
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. A final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Pre-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st 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.