Test & Evaluation Engineer

Test & Evaluation Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer (Experienced or Senior) to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Berkeley, MO. The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Systems (BDS), and Boeing Space Programs with an emphasis on BDS. 

As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs, such as T-7A and MQ-25A, and support our legacy programs like F-15 and F/A-18 into the future. The St. Louis STR team supports tests ranging from material testing, airframe component testing to full-scale static and fatigue testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all around communication skills, leadership, interpersonal, organizational skills, and be very detail oriented. There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for structural and mechanical test design and test operations that solve challenging engineering problems.

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

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; mid-level and senior level Structures Test & Evaluation Engineers.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide support to a test program under general direction 

• Work with and lead a team through test design, integration and test conduct activities in the structural test labs. 

• Train early career engineers in engineering best practice and structures testing principles per the Boeing best practices and design guidelines for the Structural Test Capability. 

• Gather test requirements, develop test procedures, design and analyze test fixtures, leads in the fabrication and setup of the tests, and leads in the test conduct phase 

• Coordinate with the business partner, team members, shop (touch-labor) personnel, and other support personnel 

• Use knowledge in structural test design, CAD systems, and analysis concepts, including test techniques and hydraulic operations to design test fixtures and organize test operations 

• Exhibit a high degree of mechanical aptitude, which includes an understanding of 2D design drawings, 3D Model Based Design and manufacturability, producibility and reliability of test hardware designs. 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with various integrated and cross-functional teams in situations that require significant judgment and decision making 

• Integrate test fixture assemblies per design best practices, Boeing safety requirements and customer requirements 

• Track, Document and produce internal test reports on assigned testing projects 

• Work with lab personnel to lead efforts to troubleshoot test fixtures, test equipment, instrumentation and test article issues 

• Present data to internal teams and business partners during design process reviews and test readiness reviews 

• Analyze test data to ensure test readiness and data validity 

• Conduct research in test technologies to improve lab efficiency and capability 

• Interface with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions 

• Help to lead in the current and future direction of the Boeing Structures Testing capability across the Boeing Enterprise 

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
• 3+ years of experience with 3D Design software, such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks and/or CATIA 
• 5+ years of experience with structural testing, mechanical testing and/or flight testing 
• 3+ years of experience leading a test design team and/or experience as a test conductor/architect
• Experience with hydraulic and/or mechanical control systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 9+ years of experience directly supporting flight/lab test operations, or similar environment 
• 5+ years of experience in experimental data acquisition, instrumentation, and analysis
• 5+ years of experience with precision test and measurement devices
• 5+ years of Experience with lab hydraulic control and power systems: servos, actuators, load cylinders, manifolds 
• Experience with sensors including accelerometers, strain gages, thermocouples, load cells, and LVDT/Temposonic devices 
• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or project management

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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

Summary pay range:

Level 3: $103,700-140,300

Level 4: $126,650-$171,350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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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