Flight Test Engineer (Experienced)

Boeing; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Seattle, WA is seeking an experienced Flight Test Engineer to lead testing activities for the Autoflight team. The role focuses on planning, executing, and reporting flight test programs for aircraft systems, including FMS and flight deck displays, with on-site shifts and periodic international travel for testing.

The engineer collaborates across disciplines to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance, and may participate in weekend test execution and remote testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or related field.
• 1 year of experience developing, integrating, testing, and certifying Flight Management Systems and Flight Deck Displays.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and verification of test methods; develops detailed test procedures and configuration definition.
• Implements solutions to calibration systems problems of limited scope and impact.
• Designs test hardware, software and systems to meet test requirements.
• Uses analytical tools to verify the design.
• Analyzes, processes, and formats data to customer requirements.
• Reviews test data for accuracy and quality prior to delivery.
• Prepares and publishes test reports to document results.
• Presents test results internally and archives data and reports.
• Trains others and works under general direction.

Skills

Flight Management Systems

Flight Deck Displays

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field

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 a Flight Test Engineer (Experienced) to support our Flight Test Engineering Analysis Autoflight team in Seattle, WA.

Our engineers plan and complete testing of Boeing commercial and military derivative aircraft to assure product safety, performance, and regulatory certification. You will lead extensive test program efforts from incorporation of requirements through flight test execution and reporting. Core functions include test planning, configuration control, test conduct, and data collection and analysis. If you have experience with these functions, or more specifically with flight management systems (FMS) or flight control laws design, we’d like to discuss your interest in joining our team.

This position will operate primarily out of Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington on 1st shift. Periodic shift change may be required to support program objectives, including overlap before and after 1st shift and weekend work during test execution and occasionally during test preparation.

There will be assignments requiring testing at local, domestic, and international sites for as much as 2-4 weeks at a time. Ability to participate on these remote testing trips is required.

Position Responsibilities

• Supports the development and verification of test methods; develops detailed test procedures, instrumentation, and configuration definition needed to perform testing
• Implements solutions to calibration systems problems of limited scope and impact
• Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements
• Uses analytical tools to verify the design
• Analyzes, processes, and formats data to customer requirements
• Reviews test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer
• Prepares and publishes test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements
• Presents test results internally
• Archives data and reports
• Trains others
• Works under general direction

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
• 1 year of experience in developing, integrating, testing, and certifying Flight Management Systems and Flight Deck Displays

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Have a private or commercial pilot license
• Experience with one or more of the following areas: automatic flight controls or sensors, autopilot system, flight deck displays, navigation/radios, flight management systems
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse engineering team to establish a consensus on complex technical issues

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

Summary pay range: $111,350-$150,650

Export Control Requirements

• 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.