Instrumentation Technician

Boeing

. Receive work assignments from a team leader or supervisor and obtain necessary materials and equipment .

Posted 9/17/2026full-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 soldering and installation of electronic components, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and schematics, with a strong understanding of aircraft electrical systems and test equipment operation.

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Electrical FabricationSoldering Electronic ComponentsWire Harness Diagram InterpretationAircraft Electrical Systems KnowledgeHazardous Materials Handling

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Hard Skills

Electrical FabricationSolderingWire Harness Diagram InterpretationTest Equipment OperationAdvanced Mathematics Application3-D Coordinate System InterpretationPrecision Measuring Tools UsageElectrical Systems KnowledgeStrain GagingMechanical Fastening

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Hand ToolsPower ToolsTest EquipmentHydraulic EquipmentBoom LiftsScissor Lifts

Certifications & Qualifications

Electrical Discipline CertificationMechanical Discipline CertificationSafety Discipline Certification

Industry Keywords

Aircraft Electrical SystemsSafety Data SheetsTool Control PoliciesStatic-Sensitive ComponentsElectrical Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive work assignments from a team leader or supervisor and obtain necessary materials and equipment
Obtain engineering drawings and test documents as required
Fabricate wire or fiber optic bundles connecting test, computer, and sensing equipment for data collection
Set up and perform qualification, bench, or automatic tests
Install fiber optic strain gauges, thermocouples, accelerometers, and strain gauges using soldering, bonding, spot welding, or mechanical fastening
Use scissor or boom lifts to access instrumentation installation areas inside hangars and outside on airfields
Modify test equipment to meet engineering configuration
Select and use hand, power, bench, shop, and test tools
Write tie-ins and maintain work logs and equipment records
Devise or build shop aids and workarounds to test and troubleshoot systems
Handle and protect static-sensitive components and assemblies
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials according to Safety Data Sheets and procedures
Pack electronic equipment for travel according to drawings and Boeing specifications
Inspect completed work and submit completed or reworked jobs for inspection
Contact team leaders, supervisors, engineers, or planners when assistance is needed
Comply with tool control policies
Work 100% onsite in Tukwila or Seattle, Washington
Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

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
1+ year of experience with soldering electronic components
U.S. Person status required for export control compliance (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
Ability to work any assigned shift, including 1st or 2nd shift
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally
Ability to use precision measuring tools and test equipment and interpret results
Knowledge of routing, clamping, tying, connecting, and terminating wires and/or wire bundles per electrical codes
Knowledge of aircraft electrical and mechanical systems
Ability to calculate and apply advanced mathematics
Ability to interpret 3-D coordinate systems and dimensional references
Ability to operate floor-mounted hydraulic and/or mechanically operated equipment
Entry-level competency operating Power Industrial Trucks safely
Ability to safely operate hand tools and hand-held power tools
Knowledge of basic electricity and electrical systems
Ability to operate test equipment, perform testing, and interpret results
Knowledge of proper use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials and chemicals per regulations and Boeing procedures
Maintain personal and tool certifications
Preferred: 3+ years of strain gaging experience
Preferred: 3+ years of experience in aircraft electrical systems
Preferred certifications in electrical, mechanical, or safety disciplines
Education: Not Applicable
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
No security clearance required

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
Competitive base pay
Variable compensation opportunities
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position