Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Program Req & Planning) (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

Boeing; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer to join the Long Beach, CA team. The role supports lab systems, compliance, and secure network design aligned with NIST SP 800-171, RMF, and related frameworks.

You’ll collaborate across cybersecurity, networks, and compliance to maintain secure lab environments for aerospace testing. The position accommodates Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior levels, with Level 2–4 pay bands and relocation eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field
• 3+ years experience with TCP/IP, VLAN, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls
• 3+ years Linux experience (RedHat/Oracle/SUSE)
• 3+ years information security, compliance, or project management with NIST 800-171
• 1+ years Windows and SQL Server experience
• 1+ years FISMA/RMF and NIST 800-53
• 1+ years cybersecurity frameworks (NIST 800-53, 800-171, CMMC, ISO, GDPR, ITAR)

Responsibilities

• Support legacy lab systems with risk-based compensating controls
• Design network segmentation for CUI, lab, and corporate environments
• Participate in migration projects to segmented architecture
• Document configurations, risks, and POA&M for 800-171
• Administer Windows and Linux systems in lab with CUI
• Maintain 800-171 controls across lab networks
• Maintain system build docs, baselines, and audit logs
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams on assessments

Skills

Network protocols

Linux OS

Information security

NIST RMF

Cybersecurity frameworks

FISMA compliance

Windows architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Windows Server

SQL Server

NIST tooling

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.

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 (Test Program Req & Planning) (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior) to join our team in Long Beach, CA.

Position Responsibilities

• Support and secure legacy, end‑of‑life lab systems where standard patching and upgrades are not immediately possible, using risk‑based, compensating controls
• Collaborate with network and security teams to design and implement network segmentation separating CUI, lab, and corporate environments
• Participate in migration projects to refresh lab equipment and move systems into a segmented, NIST SP 800‑171‑aligned architecture
• Document current‑state configurations, risks, and compensating controls, and contribute to POA&M items for 800‑171 compliance
• Administer Windows and Linux systems in a controlled lab environment handling CUI
• Implement and maintain NIST SP 800‑171 controls across lab networks and test benches
• Design and maintain secure network segmentation and remote access for aircraft LRU test benches
• Develop and maintain system build documentation, configuration baselines, and audit logs aligned with 800‑171
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to support assessments and continuous monitoring

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 standardized Network Protocols and Services (i.e. TCP/IP, VLAN, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience with Operating systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux or SUSE Linux
• 3+ years of experience in information security, compliance, or project management implementing and maintaining NIST SP 800-171 or similar NIST
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• 1+ years of experience with basic Windows operating system architecture and operation, including Windows server and SQL server
• 1+ years of experience with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)/RMF and National institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 requirements
• 1+ years of experience with cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO, GDPR, ITAR or similar frameworks

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience with standardized Network Protocols and Services (i.e. TCP/IP, VLAN, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, etc.)
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry
• Experience with pursuing or maintaining NIST 800-53,NIST 800‑171, CMMC, or DFARS compliance
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+

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 2: $90,950-$123,050

Level 3: $111,350-$150,650

Level 4: $135,150-$182,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 08, 2026

Export Control Requirements

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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.