Test & Evaluation Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Berkeley, MO is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer (Experienced or Senior) to join the STR capability within the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team. You will lead test design, setup, and analysis across structural and mechanical tests for military aircraft programs.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, leadership, and detail orientation, plus experience with 3D CAD and test instrumentation. Shift options may apply to support program objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of structural/ mechanical/ flight testing experience.
• 3+ years leading a test design team or test conductor/architect.
• Experience with hydraulic and/or mechanical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a test program under general direction.
• Lead design, integration and test conduct in structural test labs.
• Train early career engineers in testing principles and best practices.
• Develop test procedures, fixtures, and test conduct plans.
• Coordinate with partners, shop personnel, and other support teams.
• Analyze test data to ensure readiness and validity.

Skills

3D design

Structural testing

Leadership

Communication

Hydraulic control systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Test & Evaluation Engineer (Experienced or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company 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
• Train early career engineers in engineering best practice and structures testing principles per 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 structural test design, CAD systems, and analysis concepts, including test techniques and hydraulic 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 Design and manufacturability, producibility and reliability of test hardware designs
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with 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 testing and/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/Temposonic devices
• Master's degree in an engineering discipline or project management undefined

Pay & Benefits:

• competitive base pay
• variable compensation opportunities
• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work

Summary pay range: Level-3:103,700-140,300Level 4: $126,650-$171,350

Security Clearance & Other Requirements:

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. Export Control Requirement: This is not an Export Control position. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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