Senior Chief Technical Engineer

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

Senior Chief Technical Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Test & Evaluation is looking for a Senior Chief Technical Engineer for Environmental Test at the Space Systems Lab in El Segundo, Ca. In support of Boeing Test & Evaluations test and business interests, the successful candidate will: Report directly to the Systems Test Operations Senior Manager Provide technical oversight of all test activities for the environmental test labs in El Segundo, Ca. with a particular emphasis in space & launch simulation testing of Boeing space products Possess significant test expertise and experience in test engineering/conduct while performing qualification and acceptance testing on component, subsystem and system level testing using thermal vacuum chambers, separation systems, dynamics shakers, and acoustic chambers Be responsible for direct interface with program technical organizations as requirements are developed and matured in an effort to provide clarity in test phase approach Work directly with Space Systems Lab and Design Build engineering teams to validate designs and test approach for environmental test fixtures and activities Position Responsibilities: Extensive and specialized knowledge of design of experimental models, mechanisms, prototypes, test rigs and fixtures, test equipment, and load measurement devices. Includes mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatics systems design Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements that encompass the full spectrum of testing Analyzes, reviews and validates test data Extensive and specialized knowledge of environmental test equipment/chambers and cycling relative to simulation of flight and/or space vehicle environments (temperature, humidity, vacuum, solar exposure, dynamics) Extensive and specialized knowledge of test facility design and operation disciplines Review critical test procedures to identify potential problems and resolve issues Provide guidance on investigation of complex test anomalies Consult on complex issues related to off-nominal test data Applies knowledge of aerospace components, systems, and related test equipment, facilities, and process methods Analyze engineering designs to define testing requirements; Prepare test plans, schedules and documentation Prepare, analyze, and report test results to verify/validate design and performance to meet government, regulatory, customer and program compliance requirements Prepares and publishes test reports Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capabilities through the use of a technology roadmap Interfaces with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions Write invention disclosures to protect Boeing Intellectual Property Prepare Research and Development (R&D) proposals and presents to management and customer Mentor others in the test group Prepare, analyze, and report test results to verify/validate design and performance to meet government, regulatory, customer and program compliance requirements Prepares and publishes test reports

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
• 20+ years of experience with Test Program design, test procedure development, and test execution

Nice To Haves

• A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program
• Experience in thermal vacuum test design and conduct
• Experience is launch environment testing including separation systems and dynamics

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Systems Test Operations Senior Manager
• Provide technical oversight of all test activities for the environmental test labs in El Segundo, Ca. with a particular emphasis in space & launch simulation testing of Boeing space products
• Possess significant test expertise and experience in test engineering/conduct while performing qualification and acceptance testing on component, subsystem and system level testing using thermal vacuum chambers, separation systems, dynamics shakers, and acoustic chambers
• Be responsible for direct interface with program technical organizations as requirements are developed and matured in an effort to provide clarity in test phase approach
• Work directly with Space Systems Lab and Design Build engineering teams to validate designs and test approach for environmental test fixtures and activities
• Extensive and specialized knowledge of design of experimental models, mechanisms, prototypes, test rigs and fixtures, test equipment, and load measurement devices. Includes mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatics systems design
• Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements that encompass the full spectrum of testing
• Analyzes, reviews and validates test data
• Extensive and specialized knowledge of environmental test equipment/chambers and cycling relative to simulation of flight and/or space vehicle environments (temperature, humidity, vacuum, solar exposure, dynamics)
• Extensive and specialized knowledge of test facility design and operation disciplines
• Review critical test procedures to identify potential problems and resolve issues
• Provide guidance on investigation of complex test anomalies
• Consult on complex issues related to off-nominal test data
• Applies knowledge of aerospace components, systems, and related test equipment, facilities, and process methods
• Analyze engineering designs to define testing requirements
• Prepare test plans, schedules and documentation
• Prepare, analyze, and report test results to verify/validate design and performance to meet government, regulatory, customer and program compliance requirements
• Prepares and publishes test reports
• Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capabilities through the use of a technology roadmap
• Interfaces with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions
• Write invention disclosures to protect Boeing Intellectual Property
• Prepare Research and Development (R&D) proposals and presents to management and customer
• Mentor others in the test group
• Prepare, analyze, and report test results to verify/validate design and performance to meet government, regulatory, customer and program compliance requirements
• Prepares and publishes test reports

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior