Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Conductor)

Boeing; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 111,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Test & Evaluation Engineer to serve as Test Conductor on a team integrating and evaluating state-of-the-art technologies.

Responsibilities include test planning, procedure development, execution, data review and reporting for customer-directed technology maturation. Primarily 1st shift with regular off-shift work and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field; 5+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• 1 year experience creating/documenting test plans/procedures, executing tests, and analyzing results.

Responsibilities

• Apply test and evaluation methods to all phases of campaigns from planning to reporting.
• Develop standardized test methods for repeatable, effective tests.
• Identify and mitigate risks during test planning processes.
• Define instrumentation and test article configuration requirements.
• Break down requirements into testable objectives.
• Coordinate test requirements with engineers from internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop detailed test plans, procedures, and test cards.
• Lead planning meetings and test readiness reviews.
• Rapidly learn operating limitations and systems operation.
• Document limitations and suggest changes to publications.
• Brief test team and execute tests in various environments.
• Debrief tests and incorporate lessons learned.
• Publish test reports to document results and satisfy requirements.
• Present results and participate in anomaly resolution.
• Train new test conductors and flight test engineers.

Skills

Test planning

Test documentation

Data analysis

Safety risk assessment

Cross-discipline collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

Test equipment

Instrumentation configuration

Job description

Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Conductor)

Company: The Boeing Company

Boeing Phantom Works is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer to support proprietary activities in Las Vegas, NV. The individual selected for this position will serve as a Test Conductor on a test team charged with integrating, testing, and evaluating state-of-the-art technologies. Responsibilities include test planning, test technique development, test card generation, test execution, data review / analysis, and test reporting associated with test campaigns for critical customer-directed technology maturation. Note: Primarily 1st shift. However, off-shift work and time away from home will be required on a regular basis.

Position Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of test and evaluation processes and methods to all phases of test campaigns from planning to reporting
• Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatable, effective, and efficient tests
• Identify and mitigate technical and safety risks during test planning process
• Define instrumentation and test article configuration requirements needed to perform tests
• Break down ambiguous requirements into testable and measurable objectives
• Coordinate test requirements with responsible engineers from both internal and external customers
• Develop detailed test plans, test procedures, and test cards
• Plan and conduct test planning working group meetings, technical and safety review boards, and test readiness reviews
• Rapidly acquire knowledge of normal and emergency procedures, operating limitations, and systems operation
• Document operating limitations and recommend changes to technical publications
• Brief test team and execute tests in various environments including control room settings
• Debrief test events and incorporate lessons learned into future test activities
• Prepare and publish test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements
• Present test results internally and participate in anomaly resolution
• Train new test conductors and flight test engineers

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 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
• 1 year experience creating and documenting test plans/procedures, executing tests, analyzing results, and/or creating test reports.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)

• Ability to engage in cross-discipline technical discussions as related to maintaining a disciplined test and evaluation approach (predict – test – validate)
• Working knowledge of typical aircraft subsystems including avionics and mission systems
• Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and other technical documentation for application to test planning and troubleshooting
• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with industry and government personnel from various engineering, manufacturing, and operations disciplines
• Capable of working in environments with ambiguous requirements, unique operational challenges, and limited oversight
• Ability to work independently, implement general guidance, and train / mentor less experienced test team members
• Experience with Boeing tactical aircraft test and evaluation processes and procedures
• Experience with all elements of the AFTC test planning method and T/SRB process
• Strong MS Office application skills (primarily MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access)

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 1st shift.

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.
• Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401k matching, extremely generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.
• Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings.
• Our best-in-class retirement benefit features: Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. 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.
• Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
• Level 3: $111,350-$150,650

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Export Control Requirement

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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