Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate)

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

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About The Position

Boeing is seeking a Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer, with experience in Test Control Methods and Data Acquisition Systems preferred, to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Berkeley, Missouri. The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS), and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by developing and operating instrumentation, test control and data acquisition hardware and software setups and electro/mechanical design solutions of varying complexity. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs, such as T-7A and MQ-25A, Phantom Works, and support our legacy programs like F-15 and F-18 into the future. The St. Louis STR team supports tests ranging from material testing to airframe component testing to full-scale static and fatigue testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all-around communication skills, leadership, interpersonal, organizational skills, and be very detail oriented. There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for data acquisition and instrumentation systems to solve challenging engineering problems. This position is for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends, alternate shifts and occasional overtime may be required to support program objectives. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry-Level and Associate Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation 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
• Experience with PID Control theory, control software, and/or data acquisition software or equipment
• Experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Nice To Haves

• Level 2: 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience using MTS Aeropro or Moog Integrated Test Suite
• Experience programing and running hydraulic or mechanical load frames.
• 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems for military and/or commercial aircraft programs
• 1+ years of experience with open and closed loop feedback control systems
• 1+ years of experience with instrumentation and/or data acquisition systems
• 1+ experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with hydraulic control systems for static and fatigue testing in a lab environment
• Experience planning and executing instrumentation activities for test programs
• Experience with data acquisition system attributes (e.g. range, accuracy, frequency responses, bandwidth) to define characteristics of measurements to be recorded
• Experience planning and executing instrumentation activities for test programs
• Experience directly supporting flight/lab test operations
• Experience with precision test, measurement devices, and sensor selection
• Experience with Moog or MTS FlexTest controllers
• Experience with LabView software and its use in laboratory environments
• Experience with transducer and sensor physics with the ability to make hardware selections appropriate to measure physical phenomena

Responsibilities

• Acts as a test control or data acquisitions engineering operator during structural and mechanical tests
• Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements
• Identifies required products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes / technologies
• Architects, Designs, Develops, and Documents instrumentation and test control systems under the general direction of senior engineers.
• Generates electrical schematics using Microsoft Visio and other common design software
• Coordinates control system design, fabrication, integration, modification, setup, checkout and teardown
• Identifies test requirements and determines test methods
• Integrates test hardware, software and systems to fulfill all test requirements
• Troubleshoots and resolves instrumentation system, transducer, and test-related problems
• Analyzes, reviews and validates test data to ensure test instrumentation hardware and software readiness
• Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability
• Interfaces with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions
• Performs functions as required to ensure instrumentation system readiness and data validity
• Self-starter that works under minimal supervision

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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