Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight/Mission/System Test)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Phantom Works is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer to support proprietary activities in Las Vegas, NV. The individual selected for this position will serve as a Flight Test Engineer on a test team charged with integrating, testing, and evaluating state-of-the-art technologies. Primary responsibilities include test article preparation, configuration control, maintenance and inspections, test article modifications, test planning and execution support, real-time control room support, and test reporting associated with test programs for critical customer-directed technology maturation.

Note: Primarily 1st shift. However, off-shift work and time away from home will be required on a regular basis.

Position Responsibilities:

• Primary interface between maintenance and engineering personnel
• Formulate and communicate daily plans to ensure coordinated actions among test team personnel
• Coordinate and monitor preparation of test article configuration and instrumentation requirements required to perform tests
• Ensure maintenance, inspection, and modification work performed on test article is appropriately tracked and documented
• Track and manage configuration of test article including inventory and mass properties
• Brief maintenance, inspection, and configuration of test article prior to test events
• Coordinate requirements for special test equipment and support equipment
• Implement and enforce safety protocols during test procedures
• Assist test conductors during real-time test execution in control room environment
• Prepare and publish test reports

This position is expected to be 100% on site.  The selected candidate will be required to work on site at the listed location.

This position requires an active U.S. TOP SECRET security clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (Note: A U.S. security clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• 2+ years of engineering experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively interface with personnel from engineering, manufacturing, and operations disciplines
• Ability to effectively partner with coworkers as well as personnel from government and industry
• Capable of working in dynamic and unstructured environments
• Self-starter with ability to implement guidance and work independently
• A Bachelors (or higher) engineering degree

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

• Prior experience in the aerospace industry, ideally in a flight test environment
• Experience working in a shop, hangar, and/or ramp environment
• Experience with Boeing tactical aircraft test and evaluation processes and products such as Flight Preparation Sheets (FPS) and Test Information Sheets (TIS)
• Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and other technical documentation for application to test planning and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of typical aircraft subsystems including avionics and mission systems
• Experience preparing test plans and procedures for system checkouts and overseeing execution
• Familiarity with aircraft modification processes
• Basic troubleshooting skills to assist with fault isolation and anomaly investigation
• Strong MS Office application skills (primarily MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access)

Typical Education & Experience | 6L9BI2 (689):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

Shift:

Additional shifts may be required to support program objectives.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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:

Associate level (level 2): $85,850 - $116,150

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

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 an active U.S. Top 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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