Test Evaluation Engineer Flight Test Operations Entry Level or Associate

Boeing; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer to join their Flight Test Operations team in California. The ideal candidate will coordinate flight test activities, manage aircraft configurations, and require a bachelor's degree in engineering. This entry-level position offers competitive salary ranges and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and challenging field.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent analytical skills and communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working relationships with engineering and maintenance personnel.
• Manage and maintain aircraft configuration for ground and flight test activities.
• Prepare for next day's ground and flight test activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Test & Evaluation Engineer - Flight Test Operations (Entry Level or Associate)

Test & Evaluation Engineer - Flight Test Operations (Entry Level or Associate)

Test & Evaluation Engineer - Flight Test Operations (Entry-Level or Associate)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Flight Test & Evaluation Engineering team is seeking an energetic and talented Test & Evaluation Engineer - Flight Test Operations to join our T-7A Development Test team Edwards AFB, CA. The Flight Test Engineering Operations team serves to plan and execute the T-7A flight test program. They are responsible for coordinating between internal and external stakeholders to ensure test assets, software, detailed test plans and the required personnel are in place to support flight testing. They are responsible for maintaining the configuration of the test asset, including physical hardware as well as software loads. The ideal applicant must be self-motivated, dependable, have outstanding written and oral communication skills, and exhibit excellent interpersonal/team participation skills. They must also possess excellent analytical and organizational skills with a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry-Level and Associate level Test & Evaluation Engineer - Flight Test Operations.

Position Responsibilities:

Maintain a good working relationship with engineering and maintenance personnel

Manage and maintain aircraft configuration for ground and flight test activities by communicating with engineering and maintenance.

Prep for next days ground and flight test activities by creating flight prep sheets, create mission test point logs, create weight and balance forms.

Maintain FTE Test Point tracking tool

Support and perform on-aircraft system checkouts and ground testing

Coordinate with subject matter experts and maintenance to assist in aircraft troubleshooting.

Be familiar with aircraft documentation i.e. Tech Orders.

Plan and execute meetings for ground test and maintenance activities

Create daily turnover reports detailing current and future events

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

Ability to travel domestically as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Level 2 : 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience working on an aircraft development test team, especially as part of a combined test team with a USG test organization

Experience with military tactical fixed wing aircraft

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.

Shift:

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

Travel:

Domestic travel from weeks to months at a time will be required.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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 for Entry-level (Level 1): $73,100 - $98,900

Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): $85,850 - $116,150

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

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 4 (United States of America)

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.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Creating the world’s most innovative aerospace products and services requires a diverse and inclusive global team. We know that every teammate brings something uniquely valuable to Boeing, and that we can make the world better, together. Join us.