Design and Analysis Engineer - Avionics Test (Associate or Mid-Level)

Boeing; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a Design & Analysis Engineer to support the Richter Avionics Lab at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. You will test, integrate, and analyze avionics systems for F-15 programs, collaborating with a skilled team in a dynamic flight test environment.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in avionics, lab testing, and a strong learning mindset, with eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance and program access. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in flight test, laboratory testing, data analysis, instrumentation, system integration, and/or simulation.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate F-15 avionics hardware and software with DevSecOps agile teams and customers.
• Integrate new aircraft systems, weapons and sensors onto the F-15 platform.
• Use real-time monitoring tools to analyze avionics data, sensor data, and weapons data.
• Operate F-15 avionics lab systems under test and engineering test equipment.
• Translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs.

Skills

Flight test experience

Data analysis

Instrumentation

System integration

Simulation

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Aeronautical)

Non-US equivalent qualifications related to work

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 seeking a Design & Analysis Engineer to support the Richter Avionics Lab at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

The Richter Lab is a system integration and test facility supporting the F-15 flight test community for the United States Air Force. Principal responsibilities will include collaborating within a group of dedicated engineers to support the test and evaluation of new aircraft sensors, weapons, datalinks, and airborne computing systems. The successful applicant will have an interest in continual learning and a desire to apply their skills in a dynamic flight test organization.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of F-15 systems, aviation operations or maintenance experience, or experience in a comparable development and test laboratory environment.

The team performing this work provides an innovative friendly environment, with high levels of collaboration, peer mentoring, and opportunities for individual empowerment and project leadership.

Retreat from routine exposure to a wide variety of interesting projects involving development and upgrades of complex avionics and armament systems on the F-15 fighter aircraft. You will be provided with self‑paced training and structured hands‑on experience where innovative problem solving is embraced.

Eglin AFB is located in the panhandle of Northwest Florida – less than 10 miles from the white sand beaches of the Gulf Coast which include a wide variety of water sports or other outdoor recreational activities.

Position Responsibilities Include

• Test and evaluate F-15 avionics hardware and software, reporting results to DevSecOps Agile development teams and Customers
• Integrate new aircraft systems, weapons, and sensors onto the F-15 platform
• Use specialized software tools for real‑time monitoring and analysis of aircraft avionics data, sensor data, and weapons data
• Operate F-15 avionics laboratory systems under test and engineering test equipment
• Analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications
• Design laboratory equipment upgrades and test procedures
• Perform validation testing to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
• Support flight test missions with real‑time telemetry and post‑flight data analysis
• Apply troubleshooting and fault isolation methodologies to support maintenance of F-15 aircraft and laboratory systems
• Interface with flight test engineers and aircrew, both military and civilian
• Collaborate with other disciplines within the flight test team to support our USAF customer

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
• This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non‑US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 2 or more years of experience in flight test, laboratory testing, data analysis, instrumentation, system integration, and/or simulation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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.)
• 2 or more years of experience working with Laboratory Test, Flight Test and/or Flight Science domains
• 2 or more years of experience in avionics engineering

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates 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 Associate: $91,800 - $124,200

Summary pay range Mid‑Level: $112,200 - $151,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 12, 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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. 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.

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.