F-22 Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing Co.; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a second shift F-22 Instrumentation Engineer (Mid-Level) to join the Edwards AFB team in California. The role requires active security clearance (Secret) with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret per program needs.

Key duties include developing test procedures, guiding instrument integration, and ensuring data validity for flight testing of aircraft systems. On-site work at Edwards AFB supports the 412th Test Wing and regional defense missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Ability to obtain F-22 SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and documents standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity.
• Leads the development of test procedures.
• Applies lessons learned to improve test procedures.
• Guides design of test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements.
• Analyzes, processes and formats data to customer requirements.
• Approves test data prior to delivery to customer.
• Performs calibration readiness and data validity checks.
• Supports Mission Control Room operations and pre/post-flight activities.
• Performs anomaly troubleshooting and generates engineering instructions.

Skills

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

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 a second shift F-22 Instrumentation Engineer (Mid-Level) to join our team in the Air Dominance Combined Test Force at Edwards AFB, CA.

Edwards AFB is the home of the 412th Test Wing and the 2nd largest Air Force base. The wing oversees base day-to-day operations and provides support for over 10,000 military, federal civilian and contract personnel assigned to a 481-square mile installation. The 412th Test Wing plans, conducts, analyzes, and reports on all flight and ground testing of aircraft, weapons systems, software and components as well as modeling and simulation for the U.S. Air Force. There are three core components for this mission: flying operations, maintenance and engineering.

The Boeing Company supports multiple platforms at Edwards AFB. This posting is for the support of the 411th Flight Test Squadron, F-22 Combined Test Force (CTF) where Boeing works directly with our Air Force customer and our industry partners supporting its mission to improve the warfighting capabilities of the Air Force through system integration, development, test and evaluation of the F-22 Raptor.

The site is comprised of a diverse team of Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) employees who are extremely motivated, skilled, knowledgeable, and highly valued by our customers and business partners.

This position requires an active Secret Security Clearance (last update must be within 2 years), and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance after starting the position. U.S. Citizenship is required. Obtaining program access will be required post start. If, at any time, the applicant loses their security clearance or program access, this will be grounds for dismissal

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and documents standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity.
• Leads the development of test procedures.
• Applies lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures.
• Guides others in the design of test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements.
• Analysis, processing and formatting of data to customer requirements.
• Approves test data prior to delivery to customer.
• Formulates expectations for test data based on historical data.
• Performs functions as required to ensure calibration system readiness and data validity.
• Works under minimal direction.
• Mission Control Room support
• Pre-flight and Post-flight activities
• Anomaly troubleshooting
• Modification direction and oversight along with generating engineering instructions for all activities.
• Read / Redline / Modify Instrumentation Drawings
• Generate Instrumentation Flight Test Service Orders (FTSOs)

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
• Ability to obtain F-22 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with aircraft instrumentation system design implementation and application in flight test environment
• Experience working on military aircraft

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 2: $90,950-$123,050

Level 3: $111,350-$150,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 06, 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 an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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 2nd 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.

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.