Test & Evaluation Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

The Boeing Company; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Berkeley, MO is seeking an experienced Test & Evaluation Engineer to join the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team. You will support test programs, lead design, instrumentation setup, and test readiness across military aircraft programs.

This role requires strong leadership, 2D/3D design capabilities, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and test readiness across multiple shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading a test design team or as test conductor/architect.
• Excellent communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• 3+ years of experience with 3D design software.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a test program under general direction.
• Lead a team through test design, integration and test conduct in structural labs.
• Coordinate test requirements and develop procedures and fixtures.
• Document and present test data and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

2D Drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in engineering or PM

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

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.

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer (Experienced or Senior) to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Berkeley, MO. The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Systems (BDS), and Boeing Space Programs with an emphasis on BDS.

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, and support our legacy programs like F-15 and F/A-18 into the future. The St. Louis STR team supports tests ranging from material testing, 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 structural and mechanical test design and test operations that solve challenging engineering problems.

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

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; mid-level and senior level Structures Test & Evaluation Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide support to a test program under general direction

• Work with and lead a team through test design, integration and test conduct activities in the structural test labs.

• Trainearly career engineers in engineering best practice and structures testing principlesper the Boeing best practices and design guidelines for the Structural Test Capability.

• Gather test requirements, develop test procedures, design and analyze test fixtures, leads in the fabrication and setup of the tests, and leads in the test conduct phase

• Coordinate with the business partner, team members, shop (touch-labor) personnel, and other support personnel

• Use knowledge in structuraltestdesign, CAD systems, and analysis concepts, including test techniques andhydraulic operations to design test fixtures and organize test operations

• Exhibit a high degree of mechanical aptitude, which includes an understanding of 2D design drawings, 3D Model Based Designand manufacturability,producibilityand reliability of test hardware designs.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to workwith various integrated and cross-functional teams in situations that require significant judgment and decision making

• Integrate test fixture assemblies per design best practices, Boeing safety requirements and customer requirements

• Track, Document and produce internal test reports on assigned testing projects

• Work with lab personnel to lead efforts to troubleshoot test fixtures, test equipment, instrumentation and test article issues

• Present data to internal teams and business partners during design process reviews and test readiness reviews

• Analyze test data to ensure test readiness and data validity

• Conduct research in test technologies to improve lab efficiency and capability

• Interface with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions

• Help to lead in the current and future direction of the Boeing Structures Testing capability across the Boeing Enterprise

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 3D Design software, such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks and/or CATIA

• 5+ years of experience with structural testing, mechanical testingand/or flight testing

• 3+ years of experience leading a test design team and/or experience as a test conductor/architect

• Experience with hydraulic and/or mechanical control systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 9+ years of experience directly supporting flight/lab test operations, or similar environment

• 5+ years of experience in experimental data acquisition, instrumentation, and analysis

• 5+ years of experience with precision test and measurement devices

• 5+ years of Experience with lab hydraulic control and power systems: servos, actuators, load cylinders, manifolds

• Experience with sensors including accelerometers, strain gages, thermocouples, load cells, and LVDT/Temposonicdevices

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or project management

• undefinedConflict 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-3:103,700-140,300Level 4: $126,650-$171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 15, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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.

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.