The Lab Operations Engineer will manage lab maintenance, asset management, equipment handling, and collaborate with external organizations. Knowledge of software and hardware systems is essential.
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The F-22 Program operates a System Integration Lab at Hill AFB, located in Ogden Utah. The System Integration Lab conducts Integration and Certification of the F-22 Operational Flight Program (OFP).
Position is for a Lab Operations Engineer. This position requires a solid understanding of complex laboratory and computing systems.
Position Responsibilities:
This position will require close coordination with external organizations including Air Force personnel, Air Force F-22 Customer, and F-22 Team Companies.
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Active F-22 program access is preferred, but if not currently active, must be able to obtain F-22 program access.
This position is 100% on-site.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Typical Education & Experience:
Bachelor degree and 2+ years related work experience, or 6 years related work experience.
Union Represented:
This position is union represented.
Relocation:
This position does offer relocation to eligible candidates.
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.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 17, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The F-22 Program operates a System Integration Lab at Hill AFB, located in Ogden Utah. The System Integration Lab conducts Integration and Certification of the F-22 Operational Flight Program (OFP).
Position is for a Lab Operations Engineer. This position requires a solid understanding of complex laboratory and computing systems.
Position Responsibilities:
- The Lab Operation role will perform general maintenance and repair of laboratory H/W, manage program assets, ship & receive program equipment, reconfigure laboratory cables and equipment, purchase equipment, maintain/update/release drawings, design/build cables/racks.
- A solid understanding of the software environment within the lab infrastructure will be useful.
- Technician support is available to perform specific H/W repairs, when possible and cable repair or manufacturing under the leadership of the Lab Ops engineer.
- Experience with commercial tools such as Visio for drawing support is valuable.
- Experience with troubleshooting and utilizing lab equipment such as power meters, oscilloscopes, etc is preferred.
- Candidate will be required to learn the Boeing purchasing system, property management and document release processes.
This position will require close coordination with external organizations including Air Force personnel, Air Force F-22 Customer, and F-22 Team Companies.
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Active F-22 program access is preferred, but if not currently active, must be able to obtain F-22 program access.
This position is 100% on-site.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
- 2+ years of experience in Lab Operations
- Asset and Configuration management
- Purchasing
- Understanding of electrical diagrams
- Experience with Commercial test equipment (i.e. analyzers, meters etc...)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Familiarization with flight simulators.
- Familiarization with Aircraft Avionic Systems.
- Familiarization with Laboratory Environment.
Typical Education & Experience:
Bachelor degree and 2+ years related work experience, or 6 years related work experience.
Union Represented:
This position is union represented.
Relocation:
This position does offer relocation to eligible candidates.
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.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 17, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Boeing Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
100 N. Riverside, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606-1596
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