Test & Evaluation Engineer - Structural Dynamics Lab (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

Boeing • Tukwila, WA

282d • $85,850 - $164,450

About The Position

The Boeing Company is looking for a Test & Evaluation Engineer - Structural Dynamics Lab to join our team in Tukwila, WA. This position will support test planning and execution activities in the field of Vibration, Shock, Acoustics, and other environmental testing for all Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) and Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) products. Up to 20% travel per year by flight to remote test locations, foreign and domestic, for two or more weeks at a time may be required to support program objectives. Extended shifts, weekend support and non-1st shift work could be occasionally required. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Mid-Level and Senior Test & Evaluation Engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Experience or a basic understanding of Shock and Vibration testing principles
• Experience in Noise and Vibration technical competencies
• Experience/knowledge of signal analysis in both time and frequency domains
• Experience with programming languages
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time both domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience working with modal analysis
• 2+ years of experience as a Test Engineer in the field of vibration and shock test planning and execution
• Acquisition and analysis software experience including XModal, M+P, VibeRunner, LMS Test Lab, B&K Pulse/Connect, HEAD Artemis
• Experience with CAD Design
• Programming experience in C++, LabVIEW, MATLAB or Python

Responsibilities

• Perform structural Dynamic / Vibration testing on airplanes & airplane components, including data acquisition, digital signal processing, and modal analysis
• Work with flight testing of experimental aircraft (ground & flight) requiring ability to attain flight medical clearance for flying on test aircraft
• Perform Test Engineer duties including sensor placement, wire routing, hardware/computer setup, test teardown in environments including laboratory, flight line, manufacturing floor, aircraft on the ground and aircraft in-flight
• Execute structural dynamic testing including Shock Test, Drop Test, Vibro-Acoustic Test, Fixed-Base Shaker Test and Static Engine Test
• Support the development and documentation of test methods, procedures, and instrumentation to ensure repeatability and productivity
• Analyze, process, and format data to customer requirements
• Perform correlation of modal analysis data vs analytical data
• Develop test plans and supports development and documentation of test safety procedures accordingly
• Work under general direction

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

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