Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight Test Engineer)

Boeing•Las Vegas, NV

1d•$90,950 - $123,050•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Phantom Works is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer to support proprietary activities in Las Vegas, NV. The individual selected for this position will serve as a Flight Test Engineer on a test team charged with integrating, testing, and evaluating state-of-the-art technologies. Primary responsibilities include test article preparation, configuration control, maintenance and inspections, test article modifications, test planning and execution support, real-time control room support, and test reporting associated with test programs for critical customer-directed technology maturation. Note: Primarily 1st shift. However, off-shift work and time away from home will be required on a regular basis.

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
1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
Experience in military aircraft test operations, flight test engineering operations and/or lab test engineering operations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to effectively interface with personnel from engineering, manufacturing, and operations disciplines
Ability to effectively partner with coworkers as well as personnel from government and industry
Self-starter with ability to implement general guidance and work independently
Prior experience in the aerospace industry, ideally in a flight test environment
Experience working in a shop, hangar, and/or ramp environment
Capable of working in environments with ambiguous requirements, unique operational challenges, and limited oversight
Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and other technical documentation for application to test planning and troubleshooting
General knowledge of typical aircraft subsystems including avionics and mission systems
Experience preparing procedures for system checkouts and overseeing execution
Familiarity with aircraft maintenance and modification processes
Experience with Boeing tactical aircraft test and evaluation processes and procedures
Strong MS Office application skills (primarily MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access)
Must satisfy Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Responsibilities

Primary interface between maintenance and engineering personnel
Formulate and communicate daily plans to ensure coordinated actions among test team personnel
Coordinate and monitor preparation of test article configuration and instrumentation requirements required to perform tests
Authorize maintenance, inspection, and modification work performed on test article and ensure it is appropriately tracked and documented
Track and manage hardware and software configuration of test article
Conduct periodic test article inventory and maintain weight and balance with updated mass properties data
Brief maintenance, inspection, and configuration status of test article prior to test events
Develop detailed test plans and conduct ground test events
Coordinate requirements for special test equipment and support equipment
Implement and enforce safety protocols during test procedures
Assist test conductors during real-time test execution in control room environment
Prepare and publish test reports