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Lab Operations Engineer (Entry, Associate, or Experienced Level)

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Boeing is hiring a Lab Operations Engineer (Entry, Associate, or Experienced Level). This is a full-time role in USA - Long Beach. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Lab Operations Engineer (Entry, Associate, or Experienced Level)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking Lab Operations Engineers based in Long Beach, CA, to support the development and sustainment of our avionics lab and related test activities.

You'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that will shape the future of the aerospace industry. Our current initiatives include developing an integrated test lab for flight hardware, avionics, and flight simulators. Major programs include AvionX, C-17 and others.

As a Lab Operations Engineer in BT&E, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of lab hardware and sustainment of new and legacy units. In addition, you will document requirements, develop and maintain test articles and interfaces in support of various programs using the lab. Additionally, you will perform seamless hardware and software integration ensuring all systems work harmoniously together to support qualification and provide support in troubleshooting and resolving lab issues of new and legacy test equipment.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry, Associate, and Mid-Level Lab Operation Engineers.

Position Responsibilities Include:

  • Perform systems verification through execution of test procedures

  • Support the development and verification of test methods

  • Develop detailed test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk

  • Develop solutions to calibration systems problems of limited scope and impact

  • Design test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements

  • Use analytical tools to verify the design

  • Analyze, process, and format data to customer requirements

  • Review test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer

  • Prepare and publish test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements

  • Present test results to internal

  • Archive data and reports

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • Experience with electronic hardware testing and troubleshooting

  • Experience with testing in the realms of Software and Electronic Hardware development

  • Experience working in a laboratory environment

  • Experience with development and maintenance of wire harness design and drawings

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 2: 1 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

  • Level 3: 3 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 1 + years of experience working with electrical data bus interface standards (Ethernet, MILSTD-1553, ARINC 429, RS-232)

  • 1 + years of experience working with MIL-STD Connectors such as D38999

  • Experience with generating electrical drawings using AutoCAD or Visio

  • Experience with hardware configuration control and requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, TeamCenter)

  • Experience in the creation of Statement of Work and estimates, plans, schedules and corrective action

  • Experience in developing hardware verification plans, test procedures and test environments, as well as executing the test procedures and documenting test results

  • Great teammate, able to work in collaborative environment

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

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. 

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 for Entry - Level (Level 1): $76,500 – $103,500

Summary Pay Range for Associate - Level (Level 2): $90,950 – $123,050

Summary Pay Range for Mid - Level (Level 3): $111,350 – $150,650

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Associate's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Where is the Lab Operations Engineer (Entry, Associate, or Experienced Level) position at Boeing located?

This position is based in USA - Long Beach. Boeing has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Lab Operations Engineer (Entry, Associate, or Experienced Level) at Boeing earn?

Boeing has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Lab Operations Engineer (Entry, Associate, or Experienced Level) role at Boeing posted?

This role was posted on July 23, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Lab Operations Engineer (Entry, Associate, or Experienced Level) role at Boeing entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Boeing has listed.

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