Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight Test Engineer)
About The Position
Boeing Phantom Works is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer to support proprietary activities in Las Vegas, Nevada. The selected candidate will serve as a Flight Test Engineer on a team integrating, testing, and evaluating advanced technologies. The work supports customer-directed technology maturation programs and includes preparing and maintaining test articles, controlling configurations, planning and supporting tests, providing real-time control-room support, and reporting test results. The position is primarily first shift, but regular off-shift work and time away from home are required. The role requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. Relocation may be available based on candidate eligibility. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. This is not a safety-sensitive position and is not contingent upon a program award.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualification.
- At least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience, or directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualifications.
- Experience in military aircraft test operations, flight-test engineering operations, and/or laboratory test engineering operations.
- Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to work primarily first shift, with regular off-shift work and time away from home.
- Satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to interface effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and operations personnel.
- Ability to partner effectively with coworkers and personnel from government and industry.
- Self-starter who can implement general guidance and work independently.
- Prior aerospace-industry experience, ideally in a flight-test environment.
- Experience working in a shop, hangar, and/or ramp environment.
- Ability to work with ambiguous requirements, unique operational challenges, and limited oversight.
- Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and other technical documentation for test planning and troubleshooting.
- General knowledge of typical aircraft subsystems, including avionics and mission systems.
- Experience preparing system-checkout procedures and overseeing their execution.
- Familiarity with aircraft maintenance and modification processes.
- Experience with Boeing tactical-aircraft test and evaluation processes and procedures.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, primarily Word, Excel, and Access.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary interface between maintenance and engineering personnel.
- Formulate and communicate daily plans to coordinate actions among test-team personnel.
- Coordinate and monitor preparation of test-article configuration and instrumentation requirements for tests.
- Authorize maintenance, inspection, and modification work on test articles and ensure the work is tracked and documented.
- Track and manage test-article hardware and software configuration.
- Conduct periodic test-article inventory and maintain weight and balance using updated mass-properties data.
- Brief test-article maintenance, inspection, and configuration status before 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 a control-room environment.
- Prepare and publish test reports.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Health insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Retirement savings plans, including a 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting.
- Life and disability insurance programs.
- Paid and unpaid time away from work, including generous paid time off.
- Flexible work environment.
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance for advanced degrees.
- Paid medical leave programs.
- Student Loan Match through the Boeing 401(k), subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
