Systems Test & Evaluation Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Boeing; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 164,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Systems Test & Evaluation Engineer in Long Beach, CA. This role involves system design, integration support, and project management. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in requirements management. Strong communication skills are essential, along with experience in agile methodologies. Competitive salary range from $102,000 to $164,450 based on seniority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, data science, or equivalent.
• 9+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience with DoD and Military platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, and verify systems solutions.
• Evaluate customer needs and define system test requirements.
• Lead execution of lab projects and manage tasks and milestones.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Experience using DOORS for requirements management

Strong understanding of configuration management tools

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience in agile leadership roles

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

Microsoft Excel

Jira

Job description

Systems Test & Evaluation Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

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Job Description

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team is seeking a Systems Test & Evaluation Engineer to join our team in Long Beach, CA. Our test capability requires engineers who are driven, innovative, and committed to our customers’ missions. Our engineering culture encourages and rewards independent thinking, commitment to teamwork, and a system-level vision.

The selected candidate will be responsible for contributing to Southern California Aeronautical System Integration & Test (ASIT) program deliverables for multiple airplane programs. The scope of responsibility includes system level design, integration and sustaining support of System Integration Labs (SIL), Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop Simulators (HILS), and Flight Management System (FMS) Labs. The position works closely with BT&E leadership, Boeing Global Services (BGS) leadership, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, and the BT&E ASIT Enterprise Capability Leader. If you are a motivated engineer with exceptional communication skills (oral and written), look forward to a dynamic work environment working with engineers from many skill areas, and aspire to develop technical leadership abilities, we are looking for you.

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

Position Responsibilities

• Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions
• Plans for the technology modernization roadmap and obsolescence evaluations needed to maintain and improve upon existing lab test capabilities
• Evaluates customer and operational needs to define and coordinate system test requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
• Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture
• Leads the execution of lab projects by managing objectives, requirements, tasks, and schedule milestones and coordinating between hardware, software, systems, and specialty engineering functions
• Leverages both Waterfall and Agile style project management methodologies to manage project plans and effective project execution
• Practices Earned Value Management to understand technical, cost, and schedule performance on projects
• Develops the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes
• Develops Rough order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and Basis of Estimates (BoE)s to support proposals and planning for future work
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals

Level 4 Additional Responsibilities

• Manages, develops and motivates employees as a lead and mentor
• Participates at an enterprise level with Subject Matter Experts to contribute to design practices, engineering best practices, knowledge sharing, and process improvement
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Leads and oversees the development of Rough order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and Basis of Estimates (BoE)s to support proposals and planning for future work

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Strong understanding of configuration management tools and best practices for Systems, Software, and Hardware design
• Experience using DOORS for requirements management
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft tools, including data manipulation and analysis in Excel, generating and streamlining presentations in PowerPoint, and use of change tracking and collaboration in Word
• Strong oral and written communication skills – including the ability to document ideas, plans, architectures clearly; proper use of grammar and spelling
• Experience with presenting information to leaders and external customers
• Experience in acting in agile (SCRUM) leadership roles of Product Owner and/or Scrum Master

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 4: 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with DoD and Military platforms
• Hands‑on experience in a lab environment, performing software and hardware integration
• History of developing, performing, and improving software and/or hardware test procedures
• Experience leading teams and holding individuals accountable to commitments by creating a culture of ownership and accountability
• Experience developing, managing, and modifying requirements, design solutions, and verification approaches
• Experience leading in an agile/scrum team operating rhythm as a participant or in a role product owner or scrum master (Jira experience preferred)
• Experience leading the development of Basis of Estimates for U.S. Government proposals

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. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary Pay Range for Mid‑level (Level 3): $102,000 – $138,000. Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $121,550 – $164,450. Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 06, 2025.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. must be included. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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.

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