Electrical Design & Analysis Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

Boeing•Patuxent River, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking an Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer to join their team in Patuxent, Maryland. The selected candidate will provide engineering support that focuses on the V-22 Flight Control System. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining the V-22 Flight Control System (FCS) from an engineering perspective, loading Flight Controls software, participating in pre/post flight briefings, and answering squawks from test flights. To effectively accomplish these tasks, this position must develop a good overall understanding of the V-22 FCS design, consisting of mechanical, hydro-mechanical, electronic, and software components. This role requires rapid problem‑solving, strong systems‑level understanding of the V‑22 FCS, and effective collaboration with government and civilian team members in a test‑flight environment. BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including a Mid-Level or Senior Engineer.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
Ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
3 or more years of experience with fixed-wing and/or rotary wing aircraft platform
Experience working in hardware systems test or design, lab testing, or systems engineering role
Experience in Flight Control Systems
Experience working with aircraft Systems Integration such as avionics, flight controls and other mechanical systems
Physical ability to evacuate an aircraft, bend, stoop, or work in confined areas on an aircraft
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.

Nice To Haves

9 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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.)
3 or more years of experience in fixed or rotary wing flight testing, or in an engineering design technology or engineering test discipline
Ability to work on or near a flight test aircraft with or without rotors turning (but not in flight)

Responsibilities

Works with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements
Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirement
Perform engineering troubleshooting and sustainment for the V-22 Flight Control System across mechanical, hydro‑mechanical, electronic, and software domains
Load, configure, and verify flight control software and associated avionics configurations for test aircraft
Support and actively participate in pre‑flight and post‑flight briefings; document findings and recommended actions
Diagnose flight test squawks, generate engineering dispositions, and coordinate corrective actions with cross‑functional teams
Develop and maintain a systems‑level understanding of FCS architecture, interfaces, and performance characteristics
Coordinate work with government customers, test pilots, maintainers, and other engineering stakeholders in a team environment
Produce clear technical reports, test logs, and handover documentation