Experienced Test & Evaluation Engineer (Metrology)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is seeking an Experienced Test & Evaluation Engineer (Metrology) to join the Boeing Test & Evaluation team, working in the Metrology and Test Equipment Services (MATES) group in New Orleans, LA. This opportunity will also involve working with local and enterprise MATES personnel to support Metrology operations in the Boeing Enterprise.

The successful candidate will join a geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary metrology engineering team that is responsible for developing and supporting measurement solutions in support of advanced manufacturing, product production, research and development and test & evaluation activities. This job is primarily to support the metrology engineering teams and the associated calibration labs within MATES. This role requires coordination with people in various time zones across the US and with all Boeing business units, including BCA, BDS, ET&T primarily.Traditional Engineering skills will be used to improve the development and deployment of engineering processing, software and tools, mathematical models, and the general aggregation and dissemination of enterprise-wide measurement solutions to support all of Boeing.

Metrology And Test Equipment Services (MATES) provides a full spectrum of test asset and metrology services and support for internal customers and products through all phases of the product lifecycle. Services include: calibration/certification of mechanical/physical, dimensional/optics, electrical and RF measurement equipment and test assets, sourcing management, measurement solutions, repair & maintenance, test asset selection and use, acquisition, allocation, resource and lifecycle management, and specialized test services.

MATES is comprised of engineers, technicians and administrative personnel who support programs, sites, business units and external/government customers by providing best value test asset management and metrology services through all phases of the product lifecycle. This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan, check, set up, and operate Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) and/or process equipment

• Conduct routine tests, analyze data and document results

• Troubleshoot and recommend resolution of basic laboratory and test-related problems

• Update equipment status using established systems and complete associated paperwork

• Ensure equipment is ready for calibration per metrology processes

• Prioritize and perform work according to automated daily report list, hot list, or as assigned by lead technician

• Perform visual check of M&TE/process equipment for discrepancies and wear

• Identify, document, and route non-conforming items in accordance with metrology lab processes

• Provide information and clarification to customers on metrology processes

• Work with other employees engaged in the calibration and certification of M&TE, and assist in the development of new calibration processes and procedures

• Perform computations necessary to analyze measurement test results

• Perform logistics associated with routing calibrated assets to remote Boeing labs and suppliers for calibration services

• Perform tasks associated with Test Asset Management and Property Management including asset tagging, redeployment, storage and surplus

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• 3+ years of experience in metrology, and/or calibration/certification, and/or instrumentation

• 3+ years of experience in the use of electronic measurement and test equipment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience developing and executing calibration procedures

• 3+ years of experience performing statistical analysis

• 3+ years of experience in project management

• 3+ years of experience using any of the following Measurement & Test Equipment (M&TE): electrical: DC, Low Frequency & RF

• Experience with calibration and maintenance of Metrology lab M&TE

• Experience communicating with customers in a clear and concise manner about technical details of a calibration process

• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft office applications

• Experience with electrical, microwave, and/or RF calibrations

• Familiarity with torque, pressure, force, mass, temperature, humidity, electrical/RF parameters

• Prior experience with use of an automated calibration recall system

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.

NASA Access:

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

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 several 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: $98,600 – $133,400

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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