Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight/Mission/System Test)

Boeing • Edwards AFB, CA

1d • $135,150 - $182,850 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is hiring a Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer to join its Bombers team at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The position supports developmental ground and flight testing for the B-52 Stratofortress program, working with the 419th Flight Test Squadron, the Global Power Bomber Combined Test Force, and government and industry partners to improve U.S. Air Force warfighting capabilities. The role focuses on test planning and execution, problem identification and resolution, data collection and analysis, and customer interaction in a fast-paced team environment.

The engineer develops standardized test methods and processes, leads the development of test procedures, and applies lessons learned to improve them. The role also involves designing calibration systems and test fixtures, developing data-processing tools and algorithms, generating calibration procedures and software, and guiding others in the design of test hardware, software, and systems. The engineer oversees test-team debriefings, leads analysis and preparation of data to customer requirements, approves test data before delivery, establishes expectations using historical data, and ensures calibration-system readiness and data validity. The position includes training others and working under minimal direction.

The position requires an active U.S. Secret security clearance and a U.S. Person for export-control compliance. It is union represented and is not contingent upon a program award. Boeing states that relocation is available based on candidate eligibility and that it will not sponsor employment visas. The role is designated Shift 1. The listed summary pay range is $135,150–$182,850, with pay depending on candidate experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualifications.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• Experience supporting a military flight-test program.
• At least 5 years of experience with flight test, flight operations, or system test.
• At least 5 years of experience in complex test planning, development, and execution.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Test Conductor, Test Director, or Lead Verification Engineer.
• Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Previous lead or leadership experience.
• Experience with radar systems.
• Experience leading or managing projects and teams.
• Experience with production, maintenance planning, and/or testing of commercial or military aircraft subsystems and components, including flight controls, landing gear, fuels, fire detection, propulsion (engine and APU), environmental controls, and avionics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity.
• Lead the development of test procedures and apply lessons learned to improve them.
• Design calibration systems and test fixtures; develop data-processing tools and algorithms.
• Generate calibration procedures and software.
• Guide others in designing test hardware, software, and systems to achieve test requirements.
• Oversee test-team debriefings and lead the analysis, processing, and formatting of data to customer requirements.
• Approve test data before delivery to the customer.
• Formulate expectations for test data based on historical data.
• Perform functions needed to ensure calibration-system readiness and data validity.
• Train others.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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