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The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) Organization has a need for Flight Test Engineers in Berkeley, MO to support Air Dominance flight test programs, including F-15 international (Qatar, Saudi, Korea, Japan, Israel, Singapore) and future programs.

The successful candidate will provide leadership through coordination of the Flight Test Work Statement with the various functions and support groups in the BT&E, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), and customer organizations (including Flight Operations; Flight Test Operations; Instrumentation & Data Systems - Test Software & Telemetry, System Design & Development, System Design, Installation Design, and Operations; Fabrication and Assembly). Tasks include coordination of activities leading to the successful execution of a flight test program, such as coordinating program flight test requirements, coordinating data requirements, supporting the manufacturing and modification of a test vehicle, overseeing the planning of the flight test program, ensuring the preparation of the test team, and interfacing with the customer.

This position is primarily for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends and alternate shifts may be required to meet program objectives.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Lead or Senior Level Flight Test Engineers.

Position Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate flight test mission requirements with responsible engineers from internal and external customers

Develop flight test and mission profiles, develop and publish test plans, create flight test cards, and manage test schedules

Identify and coordinate the availability of test ranges and facilities with company and government agencies

Establish test planning working groups, plan and conduct flight test readiness reviews, and conduct pre and posttest briefings

Conduct ground and flight tests in accordance with established test plans and procedures

Participate in post-test data evaluation and problem identification and resolution

Prepare and publish test summaries and test reports

Support Cost Account Manager (CAM) activities

Lead and prepare for remote site deployments

Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity

Apply lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures

Oversee preflight and post-test briefings with the flight test team

Formulate expectations for test data based on historical data

Lead test team training, track training/currency qualifications, and mentor team members

Work under minimal direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

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

5+ years of experience working on flight test program, preferably as a flight test engineer

5+ years of experience with the principles of flight test OR experience directly supporting flight test operations

Experience supporting a military flight test program

Capable of travelling as required, up to 25% domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

An active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Experience leading flight test execution in a control room environment as a test conductor and/or test director

Experience authoring test plans and test cards in support of a military flight test program

Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)

Drug Free Workplace Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range for Lead level (Level 4): $113,900 - $154,100

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 5): $136,000 - $184,000

Language Requirements Not Applicable

Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Equal Opportunity Statement Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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