Flight Test Engineer (Lead or Senior)

Boeing•Berkeley, MO

About The Position

Flight Test Engineer (Lead or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) Organization has a need for Flight Test Engineers in Berkeley, MO to support Air Dominance flight test programs, including F-15 international (Qatar, Saudi, Korea, Japan, Israel, Singapore) and future programs. The successful candidate will provide leadership through coordination of the Flight Test Work Statement with the various functions and support groups in the BT&E, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), and customer organizations (including Flight Operations; Flight Test Operations; Instrumentation & Data Systems - Test Software & Telemetry, System Design & Development, System Design, Installation Design, and Operations; Fabrication and Assembly). Tasks include coordination of activities leading to the successful execution of a flight test program, such as coordinating program flight test requirements, coordinating data requirements, supporting the manufacturing and modification of a test vehicle, overseeing the planning of the flight test program, ensuring the preparation of the test team, and interfacing with the customer. This position is primarily for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends and alternate shifts may be required to meet program objectives. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Lead or Senior Level Flight Test Engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
5+ years of experience working on flight test program, preferably as a flight test engineer
5+ years of experience with the principles of flight test OR experience directly supporting flight test operations
Experience supporting a military flight test program
Capable of travelling as required, up to 25% domestically and internationally
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.

Nice To Haves

Level 5 : 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
An active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Experience leading flight test execution in a control room environment as a test conductor and/or test director
Experience authoring test plans and test cards in support of a military flight test program
Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate flight test mission requirements with responsible engineers from internal and external customers
Develop flight test and mission profiles, develop and publish test plans, create flight test cards, and manage test schedules
Identify and coordinate the availability of test ranges and facilities with company and government agencies
Establish test planning working groups, plan and conduct flight test readiness reviews, and conduct pre and posttest briefings
Conduct ground and flight tests in accordance with established test plans and procedures
Participate in post-test data evaluation and problem identification and resolution
Prepare and publish test summaries and test reports
Support Cost Account Manager (CAM) activities
Lead and prepare for remote site deployments
Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity
Apply lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures
Oversee preflight and post-test briefings with the flight test team
Formulate expectations for test data based on historical data
Lead test team training, track training/currency qualifications, and mentor team members
Work under minimal direction