Instrumentation Technician

Boeing

Instrumentation Technician C installing instrumentation including strain gauges on Boeing aircraft. Collaborating with teams to ensure proper installation and functionality of systems and equipment.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeTukwila • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $27 - $58 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical fabrication processes, including wire harness diagram interpretation and strain gaging. Proficient in using various hand and power tools while adhering to safety and compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Wire Harness Diagram InterpretationElectrical Fabrication ProcessesStrain Gaging ExperienceAircraft Electrical SystemsElectrical Certification

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Hard Skills

Electrical FabricationStrain GagingTest Equipment ModificationInstrumentation InstallationWire Harness Diagram Reading

Soft Skills

Record KeepingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Hand ToolsPower ToolsBench ToolsBoom LiftScissor Lift

Certifications & Qualifications

Electrical CertificationMechanical CertificationSafety Certification

Industry Keywords

Fiber Optic BundlesQualification TestingHazardous Material HandlingTool Control Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive work assignment from team leader or supervisor and obtain necessary materials and equipment
Obtain appropriate engineering drawings and test documents, as required, for assignment
Fabricate wire or fiber optic bundles used to connect various types of test and computer equipment together
Set up and perform qualification test, bench test, or automatic test as required per work assignment
Install fiber optic strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, and strain gages
Use a scissor or boom lift to access areas for instrumentation installation
Perform modification of test equipment to meet engineering configuration
Select proper hand, power, and/or bench tools needed to perform required operation
Use shop tools and any test equipment required to complete work assignment
Write tie-ins, and maintain records such as work log
Devise and/or build shop aids and work around methods as necessary
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner
Maintain personal and tool certifications as required
Comply with applicable tool control policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ year of experience reading and interpreting wire harness diagrams and installation schematics
1+ year of experience in electrical (wire shop) fabrication and required processes
3+ years of strain gaging experience (preferred)
3+ years of experience in Aircraft Electrical systems (preferred)
Certification(s) in Electrical (Crimping, Bond and Ground); Mechanical (Fork lift, Hand truck, Pressure/vacuum); or Safety (Electrical, Egress, Explosives) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work