Senior Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer

The Boeing Company; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 118,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Oklahoma City is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer to design and operate data systems for flight and ground tests, ensuring safety, performance and regulatory certification across Boeing Mobility, Surveillance, and Bomber portfolios.

You will plan tests, manage configuration, collect and analyze data, and collaborate with diverse teams to advance next-generation aerospace capabilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• BS degree in engineering, engineering technology (including Manufacturing Technology), CS, data science, math, physics, chemistry or equivalent directly related to the work statement.
• Experience in flight test, laboratory testing, data analysis, instrumentation, system integration, and/or simulation.
• Experience with transducer and sensor physics with the ability to select hardware and systems measurements.
• Experience with data acquisition system attributes (range, accuracy, frequency responses, bandwidth) to define characteristics of measurements.
• Basic understanding of mechanical design and the ability to decipher engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Designs test hardware, software, and systems to achieve test requirements
• Develops and maintains data system architecture
• Supports fabrication, configuration, build, installation, and checkout of data system
• Operates data system on aircraft ground tests and flight tests
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and configure data systems
• Supports aircraft refurbishment and data system de-mod
• Collaborates across a broad spectrum of individuals and disciplines

Skills

Flight test experience

Instrumentation

Data analysis

Data acquisition systems

Engineering drawings

Sensor physics

Transducer physics

Hardware selection

Accelerometers

Flight test instrumentation

Drawing interpretation

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.

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer located in Oklahoma City, OK.

You will have the unique opportunity to work on Boeing Mobility, Surveillance, & Bomber portfolio products. Key responsibilities include test planning, configuration control, test conduct, as well as data collection and analysis to assure product safety, performance, and regulatory certification during flight and ground tests. At Boeing, our engineers use their expertise to create innovative next generation capabilities for a wide variety of amazing aerospace platforms and products.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Designs test hardware, software, and systems to achieve test requirements
• Develops and maintains data system architecture
• Supports fabrication, configuration, build, installation, and checkout of data system
• Operates data system on aircraft ground tests and flight tests
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and configure data systems
• Supports aircraft refurbishment and data system de-mod
• Collaborates across a broad spectrum of individuals and disciplines

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
• Experience in flight test, laboratory testing, data analysis, instrumentation, system integration, and/or simulation
• Experience with transducer and sensor physics with the ability to make hardware and system selections appropriate to measure various physical phenomena
• Experience with data acquisition system attributes (e.g. range, accuracy, frequency responses, bandwidth) to define characteristics of measurements to be recorded
• Basic understanding of mechanical design and the ability to decipher engineering drawings

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ yrs experience working with accelerometers, pressure sensors, thermocouples, strain gages, positionsensors,and flowmeters
• 5+ yrs experience operating flight test instrumentation data systems
• 5+ yrs experience deciphering mechanical and electrical engineering drawings

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.

SummaryPayRange: $118,150 – $159,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 17, 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 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.