Associate Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Instrumentation)

The Boeing Company; Patuxent River Estates (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company seeks an Associate Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Instrumentation) to join the flight test team at Patuxent River, MD, located on the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. You will support instrumentation activities on the V-22 Flight Test program and coordinate with engineers and technicians to ensure data quality and mission readiness.

Occasional travel to offsites or aboard navy ships may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field; non-US equivalents acceptable.
• Experience in test instrumentation or methods.
• Experience with instrumentation data or test recording systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops test procedures and instrumentation definitions to perform tests with minimized risk.
• Designs hardware or software at component/sub-assembly level and uses analytical tools to verify design.
• Assists in coordinating and manufacturing/assembling test hardware.
• Reviews test data for accuracy and fidelity prior to delivery to customer.
• Alerts senior engineers of off-nominal data.
• Works with technicians to facilitate engineering requirements.
• Troubleshooting instrumentation systems onboard aircraft as required.
• Coordinates with engineering teams to meet test requirements.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Data analysis

Signal processing

AUTOCAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

TTCWare

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for an Associate Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Instrumentation) to join our team in Patuxent River, MD – the position is located at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

The successful candidate will work as part of the test team consisting of engineers and technicians supporting flight test instrumentation activities on the V-22 Flight Test program. Note – occasional short-term travel is possible supporting offsites at remote locations or aboard navy ships.

Our team is looking for an associate level Instrumentation Engineer with experience working with aircraft instrumentation systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops simple test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition needed to perform the test and minimize risk
• Designs component and sub-assembly level hardware or software and uses analytical tools to verify the design
• Assists in the coordinating and manufacture and assembly of test hardware
• Reviews test data for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer
• Alerts senior engineers of off-nominal data
• Works with technicians to facilitate engineering requirements
• Troubleshooting Instrumentation systems onboard A/C as required
• Coordinates with engineering teams to meet test requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• 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
• Experience working within test instrumentation and/or methods

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Instrumentation Data or Test Recording Systems
• Experience with Analog/Digital Signal Processing
• Experience in the production of Electrical Schematics
• Experience troubleshooting data system/sensor anomalies
• Experience utilizing analysis tools
• Experience with AUTOCAD , familiarity with TTCWare

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 1: $76,500-$103,500

Level 2: $90,950-$123,050

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 08, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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 and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.