Laser/Optics/Mechanical Lab Technician – Associate, Mid-Level, Senior

Boeing

Lab Technician at Boeing supporting Space Domain Awareness capabilities using ground-based telescopes. Working with complex optical, electronic, and laser systems at the Starfire Optical Range.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeKirtland AFB • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $53,550 - $102,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting and documenting tests on products and systems, with a strong focus on optical alignment, high power lasers, and complex computer-based analysis systems. Holds an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance and possesses hands-on experience with electronics and mechanical systems.

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Optical Alignment TechniquesHigh Power LasersComplex Computer-Based Analysis SystemsElectronics/Electrical SystemsActive U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Testing and DocumentationTroubleshooting Laboratory ProblemsMaintenance and RepairPowered Hand Tools OperationMechanical Systems Experience

Soft Skills

CoordinationTraining PersonnelEmergency Assistance

Tools & Technologies

OpticsLasersTelescopesTelescope Mount Operations

Industry Keywords

Engineering TechnicianConstructionFacilities MaintenanceSafety and Hazardous Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plans, conducts, and documents tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies
Troubleshoots and resolves complex laboratory and test-related problems
Coordinates test laboratory activities, maintenance and repairs, and personnel training
Assists government agencies, safety and hazardous materials teams in the event of emergencies
Assists engineers and senior technicians with efforts such as optical alignment, maintenance, and repair
Serve as a crew member for tests, being trained in optics, lasers, telescopes, and telescope mount operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in engineering technician, construction or facilities maintenance disciplines
2+ years of experience working with powered hand tools or equipment
Willing and able to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends
3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Experience operating complex computer-based analysis or control systems
Experience with high power lasers
Experience with optical alignment techniques
Experience with electronics/electrical systems
Experience with mechanical systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid time off