Flight Test Engineer - Test Conductor (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing Co.; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Berkeley, MO is seeking a Flight Test Engineer – Test Conductor to support F-15 flight test programs across international customers and domestic sites. You will plan and coordinate modifications, develop test profiles, and publish plans while coordinating with engineers, maintenance teams, and external partners.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Science in engineering, have 1+ year in a lab or flight test environment, and be able to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Willing to travel 25–50% domestically and internationally.
• 1+ year of lab/test or flight test experience.
• 1+ year authoring test plans/cards.
• 1+ year experience in flight test environment as flight test engineer/conductor/director.

Responsibilities

• Plan, author, and coordinate modifications across teams/sites.
• Manage multiple programs concurrently.
• Prepare flight prep sheets for maintenance.
• Support distributed test operations.
• Plan flight test requirements with internal/external customers.
• Develop flight test/profiles, publish plans, and schedules.
• Coordinate test ranges/facilities with agencies.
• Lead readiness reviews and pre/post-test briefings.
• Conduct ground and flight tests per plans.
• Analyze post-test data and resolve issues.
• Publish test summaries/reports.
• Lead remote site deployments.
• Document standardized test methods and processes.
• Apply lessons learned to procedures.
• Oversee test team debriefings.
• Approve test data prior to delivery.
• Set expectations for data based on history.
• Work under minimal direction.

Skills

Security Clearance

Flight Test Experience

US Citizenship

Willing to Travel

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 Test & Evaluation (BT&E) Organization is looking for a Flight Test Engineer – Test Conductor in Berkeley, MO to support F-15 flight test programs, including Qatar, Saudi, Korea, Japan, Israel, Singapore, and future F-15 programs.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Flight Test Engineers – Test Conductors.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan, Author, and Coordinate various modifications across different teams and different sites

• Work and manage different programs concurrently

• Support the maintenance team with flight preparation sheets as required

• Support distributed test operations as required

• Plan and coordinate flight test mission requirements with responsible engineers from internal and external customers

• Develop flight test and mission profiles, develop and publish test plans, create flight test cards, and manage test schedules

• Identify and coordinate the availability of test ranges and facilities with company and government agencies

• Establish test planning working groups, plan and conduct flight test readiness reviews, and conduct pre and post-test briefings

• Conduct ground and flight tests in accordance with established test plans and procedures

• Participate in post-test data evaluation and problem identification and resolution

• Prepare and publish test summaries and test reports

• Lead and prepare for remote site deployments

• Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity

• Apply lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures

• Oversee debriefing of the test team

• Approve test data prior to delivery to customer

• Formulate expectations for test data based on historical data

• Work under minimal direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

• 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

• Willing and able to travel up to 25-50% of the time both domestically and internationally

• 1+ years of experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment

• 1+ years of experience authoring test plans and/or test cards

• 1+ years of experience executing tests in a control room environment as a flight test engineer (FTE), test conductor (TC), and/or test director (TD)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 3 : 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• An 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)

• Experience with military aircraft (USAF or USN) and/or mission systems

• Experience operating and/or maintaining aircraft (e.g. student or private pilot license, aircraft maintenance experience, etc.)

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.

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Shift

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

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 for Associate level (Level 2): $85,000 – $115,000

Summary Pay Range for Experienced (Level 3): $103,700 – $140,300

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 13, 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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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.

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.