Production Test Engineer (Senior) - Systems & Calibration

Boeing Co.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union representation

Drug Free Workplace

Total Rewards package (health, 401k, …

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a Boeing subsidiary, seeks an engineer to design, assemble and calibrate hydraulic, electrical and test equipment. You will analyze data, work from schematics, and support new test-setup commissioning in a collaborative, deadlines-driven environment.

Preferred candidates hold ABET-accredited mechanical or electrical engineering degrees and 5+ years of relevant experience, with instrumentation and PLC knowledge being a plus.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited engineering degree required or expected by Dec 2026.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Mechanical or Electrical ABET degree preferred.
• Experience designing, assembling and testing mechanical/electrical/hydraulic test systems.
• Experience working with instrumentation and test equipment.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics; fabricate items with minimal oversight.
• Experience with hand, power, and machine shop tools; PLC experience a plus.
• Test lab or flight test experience is a benefit.
• Programming and PLC experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, fabricate, assemble, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment and test systems.
• Perform tests using electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Support commissioning of new test equipment.
• Work from schematics, drawings, and written/verbal instructions.
• Operate related equipment and analyze data for instrument function.
• Plan calibrations and modifications; replace components as needed.
• Collaborate in a team while also working independently with minimal oversight.
• Maintain safety procedures for potentially hazardous activities and equipment.
• Interface with internal customers to support testing objectives.

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Mechanical or Electrical engineering ABET degree

Reading drawings & schematics

Instrumentation & test equipment experience

Programming & PLC experience

Ability to fabricate items with minimal oversight

Teamwork in test lab environments

Tools

Computer systems

Machine shop tools

Test equipment setup

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a Boeing subsidiary, seeks an engineer to design, assemble and calibrate hydraulic, electrical and test equipment. You will analyze data, work from schematics, and support new test-setup commissioning in a collaborative, deadlines-driven environment.

Preferred candidates hold ABET-accredited mechanical or electrical engineering degrees and 5+ years of relevant experience, with instrumentation and PLC knowledge being a plus.