Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Program Req & Planning) (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

Boeing•Long Beach, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Program Req & Planning) to join their team in Long Beach, CA. This role supports and secures a mixed legacy and modern lab environment for aircraft LRU testing. The engineer will be responsible for implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls, managing Windows and Linux systems, and collaborating on network segmentation and modernization projects. The role involves maintaining and hardening end-of-life systems with compensating controls, designing and documenting segmented network architectures for CUI protection, managing backups, logging, and access controls, and working with engineering, security, and compliance teams to achieve a compliant, segmented infrastructure.

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
3+ years of experience with standardized Network Protocols and Services (i.e. TCP/IP, VLAN, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, etc.)
3+ years of experience with Operating systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux or SUSE Linux
3+ years of experience in information security, compliance, or project management implementing and maintaining NIST SP 800-171 or similar NIST undefined
1+ years of experience with basic Windows operating system architecture and operation, including Windows server and SQL server
1+ years of experience with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)/RMF and National institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 requirements
1+ years of experience with cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO, GDPR, ITAR or similar frameworks
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements.
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.

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
5+ years of experience with standardized Network Protocols and Services (i.e. TCP/IP, VLAN, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, etc.)
Experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry
Experience with pursuing or maintaining NIST 800-53,NIST 800‑171, CMMC, or DFARS compliance
Certifications : CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+

Responsibilities

Support and secure legacy, end-of-life lab systems where standard patching and upgrades are not immediately possible, using risk-based, compensating controls
Collaborate with network and security teams to design and implement network segmentation separating CUI, lab, and corporate environments
Participate in migration projects to refresh lab equipment and move systems into a segmented, NIST SP 800-171-aligned architecture
Document current-state configurations, risks, and compensating controls, and contribute to POA&M items for 800-171 compliance
Administer Windows and Linux systems in a controlled lab environment handling CUI
Implement and maintain NIST SP 800-171 controls across lab networks and test benches
Design and maintain secure network segmentation and remote access for aircraft LRU test benches
Develop and maintain system build documentation, configuration baselines, and audit logs aligned with 800-171
Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to support assessments and continuous monitoring