Mission Operations Support Specialist (Associate & Experienced)

Boeing; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) in Oklahoma City, OK, is seeking a Mission Operations Support Specialist to join the AWACS Flight Test Team. You will plan and execute mission operations for C2, communications, computing, ISR systems, and coordinate resources for lab, ground, and flight test activities.

The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance, willingness to travel up to 30%, and collaboration with engineering teams across domestic and international test sites.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required.
• Ability to obtain program access (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Experience in developmental, certification, or operational test environments.
• Experience as an E-3 AWACS flight crew member.
• Willing to travel 30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute mission operations for C2, communications, computing, ISR systems.
• Configure operational systems and monitor performance; develop procedures, checklists, and control tools.
• Assist in system maintenance; investigate maintenance requirements and questions.

Skills

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Program access

Test environments experience

AWACS flight crew experience

Travel readiness 30%

Engineering team collaboration

Flight test programs experience

Test strategies & plans

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.

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 and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Mission Operations Support Specialist to join our team supporting the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Flight Test Team located in Oklahoma City, OK.

This role will support lab, ground, and flight test activities in both domestic and international test locations. As a Mission Operations Support Specialist, the chosen candidate will plan and execute mission operations for command, control, communications, computing, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems. Configure the operational system and monitor system performance. Manage, control, and coordinate distributed resources and fixed ground assets. Support development and maintenance of operational procedures and tools to control the system.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Mid-Level Mission Operations Support Specialists.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Participates in activities to plan and execute mission operations for command, control, communications, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems
• Configure operational systems and monitors system and subsystem performance. Develops and applies operational procedures, support requirements, checklists, and tools required to control and operate systems.
• Assists in system maintenance activities. Investigates and analyzes maintenance requirements, questions, and concerns

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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
• Experience in developmental, certification, or operational test environments (ground test, flight test, or integrated test campaigns)
• Experience as an E-3 AWACS flight crew member
• Willing and able to travel 30% of the time, both internationally and domestically

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working with engineering teams, technical teams, or integrated product teams
• Experience with military, commercial, or derivative aircraft flight test programs
• Experience developing test strategies, test plans, and certification or verification approaches

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

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 Level P2: $62,900 - $85,100

Summary Pay Range: Experienced Level P3: $74,800 - $101,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 14, 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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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)

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.