Instrumentation Technician

Boeing

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesJunior💰 $27 - $58 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical fabrication, including reading wire harness diagrams and installation schematics, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in operating test equipment and handling hazardous materials in accordance with regulations.

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Electrical FabricationWire Harness Diagram InterpretationTest Equipment OperationHazardous Material HandlingAircraft Electrical Systems Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Electrical Fabrication ProcessesPrecision Measuring ToolsAdvanced Mathematics Application3-D Coordinate Systems InterpretationStrain GagingWire Routing and TerminationTest Equipment OperationSoldering and BondingMechanical FasteningInstallation of Sensors

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Hand ToolsPower ToolsBench ToolsShop ToolsHydraulic EquipmentPIT (Power Industrial Trucks)

Certifications & Qualifications

Electrical CertificationMechanical CertificationSafety Certification

Industry Keywords

Aircraft Electrical SystemsBoeing ProceduresSafety Data SheetsGovernment RegulationsStatic-Sensitive Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive work assignments from the team leader or supervisor and obtain necessary materials and equipment
Obtain engineering drawings and test documents as required
Fabricate wire or fiber optic bundles for test and computer equipment and sensing equipment
Set up and perform qualification, bench, or automatic tests
Install fiber optic strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, and strain gages using soldering, bonding, spot welding, or mechanical fastening
Use scissor or boom lifts to access installation areas inside hangars and outside on airfields
Modify test equipment to meet engineering configuration requirements
Select and use appropriate hand, power, bench, shop, and test tools
Write tie-ins and maintain work logs and equipment records
Devise or build shop aids and workaround methods for testing and troubleshooting
Handle and protect components and assemblies, including static-sensitive equipment
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials according to Safety Data Sheets and Boeing 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
Maintain personal and tool certifications and comply with tool control policies
Work on instrumentation for civilian, military, and space Boeing aircraft

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
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 in electrical systems and assemblies, per the appropriate 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 set up and operate floor-mounted hydraulic and/or mechanically operated equipment
Entry-level competency operating PIT (Power Industrial Trucks) safely
Ability to safely operate hand tools and hand-held power tools
Ability to effectively communicate information
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 government regulations and Boeing procedures
Ability to work any assigned shift; position is for 2nd shift
U.S. Person status required for export control compliance (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally
Preferred: 3+ years of strain gaging experience
Preferred: 3+ years of experience in aircraft electrical systems
Preferred certifications in electrical, mechanical, or safety areas
No formal education requirement stated

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