Flight Test Program Integration (TPI) Engineer (AWACS Portfolio) (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineer to serve as a Flight Test Program Integration (TPI) Engineer and join their Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team in Oklahoma City, OK, specifically for the AWACS portfolio. The TPI Engineer is responsible for supporting the Test Program Manager (TPM) and other program leadership by leading the Ground Test/Flight Test (GT/FT) Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). The company is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels, including Associate and Experienced Flight Test Program Integration (TPI) Engineers.

Requirements

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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
Experience leading or conducting complex flight testing in an integrated test team environment
Experience in systems integration with systems engineering processes and procedures
Experience applying Program Management Best Practices (PMBPs) to include project planning / scheduling and applying Earned Value Management (EVM)
Willing and able to travel 10-20% of the time, both internationally and domestically

Nice To Haves

3 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (for Level 3)
Experience with on-aircraft ground tests and flight tests
Experience supporting aircraft or major system systems such as avionics, flight controls, propulsion, structures, environmental systems, or mission systems
Control Account Manager certification
Experience with system assembly, integration & test, including requirements traceability culminating in requirements validation & verification
Hands-on experience with test planning and execution, including test procedures, test cards, risk assessments, and real-time test support
Knowledge of aircraft certification and regulatory processes, including familiarity with FAA, military, or customer certification requirements e, g., FAA, USAF, EASA)
Current FAA Class III medical certificate or the ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

Develop, prepare, and coordinate comprehensive Program Integrated Test Plans (ITP), detailed Test & Evaluation (T&E) plans, and associated documentation including requirements traceability, verification metrics, and program requirements
Lead the development and standardization of test methods, procedures, and processes to ensure repeatability, productivity, and continuous improvement through lessons learned
Integrate BT&E capabilities and resources with other IPTs, Systems Engineering, government stakeholders, industry partners, suppliers, and customers to ensure seamless test execution and alignment with program objectives
Conduct testability assessments of engineering requirements and oversee disciplined cost, schedule, and configuration management to meet program baselines and commitments
Manage the Test Program baseline, participate in change management, and ensure synchronization of organization, work statements, schedules, costs, and RIO
Lead proposal efforts including development of technical and cost volumes, program execution plans, and basis of estimates (BOE), and support contract negotiations
Serve as a Test Mission Assurance Readiness Review board member and support various program reviews such as Critical Design Review, Test Readiness Review, Flight Readiness Review, Operational Test Readiness Review, Non-Advocate Reviews, and Program Management Review
Oversee test data analysis, processing, calibration, and validation; approve test data prior to customer delivery; and guide the design of test hardware, software, and systems to meet test requirements
Coordinate cross-functional teams to establish teaming plans, support agreements, and first-time quality processes that underpin successful T&E outcomes
Analyze and verify staffing forecasts and lead internal BT&E Program Management Reviews
Facilitate strategic analysis, industry assessments, capital investments, and technology review boards to optimize test execution strategies