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Boeing Company

Lead GMD Mod Technician

USA - Fort Greely, AK Posted today

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role

Lead GMD Mod Technician Company: Boeing Aerospace Operations Boeing Global Services is searching for a Lead GMD Mod Technician to join the team at Fort Greely, AK. Fort Greely, AK (~100 miles southeast of Fairbanks). This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Position Responsibilities: • Direct and execute system-level integration, functional and acceptance testing, and post‑modification checkouts; collect, analyze, and report test data and anomalies. • Lead and perform complex field modifications, system upgrades, retrofits, and installations on GMD launch, C2, sensor, and support equipment per engineering drawings, technical orders, and approved work packages. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, electronic, and electromechanical failures; provide root-cause input and recommend corrective actions. • Maintain configuration control and as-built documentation; review and approve field change packages and wiring/assembly updates. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior technicians; assign tasks, review work, and enforce quality and safety standards. • Act as a primary technical point of contact with government and contractor stakeholders; present technical briefings and status updates. • Manage special tooling and test-equipment inventories; ensure calibration and readiness of measurement/test instruments. • Improve procedures, work instructions, and lessons-learned to increase reliability, maintainability, and safety. • Enforce site safety, environmental, and security procedures; handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified materials per policy. • Deploy to off‑site tests, integration events, and remote support tasks as required. Basic Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years' of experienced with mechanical/electrical/electronic assembly including multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment, modification, and test work • Minimum 3 years' of experience leading field modification and integration teams on complex systems. • Minimum 3 years' of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical orders. • Comfortable working outdoors in extreme cold, able to lift/carry up to 35 lbs., climb ladders, and work at heights. Preferred Qualifications: • Prior GMD, missile defense, launch systems, radar/sensor, or DoD field engineering experience. • 5+ years in defense/aerospace or missile defense preferred. • Familiarity with configuration management systems and maintenance tracking databases. • Certifications: IPC soldering, OSHA safety, crane/hoist operator, forklift, NVLAP/test-equipment calibration, or equivalent. • Military technical training or prior service in electronics/avionics/ground-systems MOS/AFC/NEC. Physical & Work Environment • Routine work at Fort Greely in remote, cold-weather conditions (snow, ice, sub‑zero temperatures, limited winter daylight). • May require shift work, on-call availability, and travel to off-site ranges or contractor facilities. • Must follow strict PPE, safety, and security protocols. Conflict of Interest:    Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.  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.   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 com

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