F/A-18 & EA-18G Flight Test Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

The Boeing Company; Patuxent River Estates (MD); On-site; USD 91,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Patuxent River, MD is seeking an F/A-18 and EA-18G Flight Test Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level). The role centers on directing maintenance activity, configuring test aircraft, and supporting test flights. 1st shift with periodic travel; opportunities for growth across Associate and Mid-Level levels.

The candidate will work with test pilots, engineers, and Navy personnel, producing flight reports and coordinating documentation for test campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science or computer science.
• 1+ years of experience preparing and coordinating technical documentation (engineering drawings, specifications, statements of work).
• 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-flight briefs and post-flight debriefs.
• Brief test pilots on configuration, weight & balance, maintenance activity, and changes since last flight at pre-flight briefs.
• Provide real-time support and monitoring of test flights.
• Write flight reports for each test flight supported.
• Coordinate with test team personnel, project engineers, maintenance, and US Navy customer.
• Act as a liaison between engineering test team and maintenance personnel to accomplish required maintenance and reconfiguration for testing.
• Create and issue timely and accurate paperwork to ensure proper and safe test aircraft configuration.
• Conduct effective work program meetings to discuss required work on assigned aircraft, modifications, test schedules, configuration, etc.
• Assist the Test Conductor with preparation for and conduct of F/A-18 and/or EA-18G test flights.

Skills

Engineering understanding

Documentation coordination

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

Programming

Database management

Flight test knowledge

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.

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking an F/A-18 and EA-18G Flight Test Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level) based out of Patuxent River, MD. This role will direct maintenance activity and control configuration on one or more F/A-18 and/or EA-18G flight test aircraft.

This position is primarily 1st shift; periodic shift change and domestic travel are required to support test program objectives.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Mid-Level F/A-18 and EA-18G Flight Test Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support pre-flight briefs, and post-flight debriefs
• Brief test pilots on aircraft configuration, weight & balance, maintenance activity, and changes since last flight at each pre-flight brief
• Provide real-time support and monitoring of test flights
• Write flight reports for each test flight supported
• Coordinate with test team personnel, project engineers, maintenance, and US Navy customer
• Act as a Liaison between engineering test team and maintenance personnel to accomplish required maintenance and reconfiguration for testing
• Create and issue timely and accurate paperwork to ensure proper and safe test aircraft configuration to support scheduled flight and ground tests
• Conduct effective work program meetings to discuss required work on assigned aircraft, modifications, test schedules, configuration, etc.
• Assist the Test Conductor with preparation for, and conduct of, F/A-18 and/or EA-18G test flights

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 1+ years of experience preparing and coordinating technical documentation (engineering drawings, specifications, statements of work)
• 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with flight test, flight operations, or system test
• Experience with F-18 Aircraft
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
• Programming and/or Database management experience
• Active U.S. secret or higher security clearance

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 Sept. 03, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

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.

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.