Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Boeing; West Virginia; On-site; USD 104,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Missouri seeks an experienced or senior Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer to support lab tests with instrumentation and data acquisition hardware and software. You will work on military and legacy aircraft programs, focusing on test control and measurement readiness.

The role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams, strong communication, and leadership abilities. 1st shift with occasional overtime may be required; relocation is possible.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology or related field.
• 3+ years in PID control theory, control software, and/or data acquisition software or equipment.
• 3+ years in lab/test environments (lab, flight test, or similar).
• 1+ years with sensors/instrumentation (strain gages, temp/pressure, accelerometers, transducers).
• 3+ years designing, operating, troubleshooting instrumentation for aircraft programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate test control and data acquisition systems during structural and mechanical tests.
• Design test hardware, software and systems to meet test requirements.
• Architect and document instrumentation and test control systems under senior guidance.
• Generate electrical schematics using Visio or similar tools.
• Coordinate control system design, fabrication, integration, setup and teardown.

Skills

PID control

Data acquisition

Instrumentation

Lab testing

Aircraft instrumentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MTS AeroPro

Moog Integrated Test Suite

Job description

Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Experienced or Senior), with experience in Test Control Methods and Data Acquisition Systems preferred, to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Berkeley, Missouri.

The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS), and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by developing and operating instrumentation, test control and data acquisition hardware and software setups and electro/mechanical design solutions of varying complexity.

As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs, such as T-7A and MQ-25A, Phantom Works, and support our legacy programs like F-15 and F-18 into the future. The St. Louis STR team supports tests ranging from material testing to airframe component testing to full-scale static and fatigue testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all-around communication skills, leadership, interpersonal, organizational skills, and be very detail oriented. There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for data acquisition and instrumentation systems to solve challenging engineering problems.

This position is for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends, alternate shifts and occasional overtime may be required to support program objectives.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operates test control and data acquisition systems during structural and mechanical test operations
• Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements
• Identifies required products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes / technologies
• Architects, Designs, Develops, and Documents instrumentation and test control systems under the general direction of senior engineers.
• Generates electrical schematics using Microsoft Visio and other common design software
• Coordinates control system design, fabrication, integration, modification, setup, checkout and teardown
• Develops derived test requirements and determines test and measurement design approach.
• Integrates test hardware, software and systems to fulfill all test requirements
• Troubleshoots and resolves instrumentation system, transducer, and test-related problems
• Analyzes, reviews and validates test data to ensure test instrumentation hardware and software readiness
• Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability
• Interfaces with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions
• Performs functions as required to ensure instrumentation system readiness and data validity
• Assists in design of instrumentation placement and cable routing
• Self-starter that works under minimal supervision
• Mentor to less experienced team members

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
• 3+ years of experience with PID Control theory, control software, and/or data acquisition software or equipment
• 3+ years of experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment
• 1+ years of experience with various types of sensors and instrumentation including strain gages, temperature / pressure measurement, accelerometers, and deflection transducers
• 3+ years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems for aircraft programs

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4 : 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering
• 8+ years of experience with PID Control theory, control software, and/or data acquisition software or equipment
• Experience using MTS AeroPro or Moog Integrated Test Suite
• 4+ years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems for military and/or commercial aircraft programs
• 5+ years of experience in a lab environment with data acquisition systems and hydraulic control software
• Experience programing and running servo-hydraulic control systems for static and fatigue testing in a lab environment
• Experience planning and executing instrumentation activities for test programs
• Experience with data acquisition system attributes (e.g. range, accuracy, frequency responses, bandwidth) to define characteristics of measurements to be recorded
• Experience with Instrumentation mechanical installation design and 3D parametric design software.
• Experience with transducerization of hardware

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.

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:

Level 3: $103,700-$140,300

Level 4: $126,650-$171,350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive 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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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