Senior Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

Boeing • Saint Charles, MO

392d • $136,000 - $184,000

About The Position

The Senior Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer at Boeing will lead teams in developing and operating flight instrumentation electro/mechanical design solutions to support multi-program test activities. This role requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on ensuring flight instrumentation system readiness and data validity. The position involves collaboration with various technical disciplines and may require travel to alternate test sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 9+ years of experience in lab test, flight test, or similar test environment.
• 9+ years of experience in an engineering role.
• Ability to accurately differentiate between colors for safety of flight and safety of test displays during real-time flight test missions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience designing special test equipment for flight programs and supporting proposals.
• 1+ years of experience with precision test and measurement devices.
• 3+ years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or something similar.
• 9+ years of experience with flight test, flight operations, or system test.

Responsibilities

• Leads others in the development of standard test methods and processes and applies advanced test technologies to create or improve test methods.
• Writes invention disclosures to protect Boeing Intellectual Property.
• Prepares R&D proposals and presents to internal management and external customers.
• Applies emerging industry technologies to develop test procedures.
• Reviews critical procedures to identify potential problems and resolve issues.
• Develops innovative metrology design techniques, processes, methods, or concepts.
• Oversees the integration of new design and manufacturing techniques into test hardware/system designs.
• Analyzes processes for potential improvements and recommends associated changes.
• Develops the standard policies for post-test activity.
• Resolves or oversees resolution of special test procedures.
• Works with the enterprise test and engineering group to standardize evaluation techniques.
• Formulates expectations for test data for new or unique tests.
• Trains and coaches others.
• Works under consultative direction.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree