Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Associate and Experienced)

The Boeing Company; Ridley Park (Delaware County); On-site; USD 107,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Ridley Park, PA, seeks a Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to join the STR capability within the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team.

You will develop and operate instrumentation, test control and data acquisition hardware and software for structural and mechanical tests.

Qualifications

• Experience in test control methods and data acquisition preferred.
• Designs test hardware, software and systems to meet test requirements.
• Operates test control and data acquisition systems during structural and mechanical tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate test control and data acquisition systems.
• Design and document instrumentation and test control systems.
• Coordinate control system design, fabrication, integration, setup and teardown.
• Develop test requirements and measurement designs.
• Integrate test hardware and software to satisfy test needs.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation systems and validate test data.
• Mentor less experienced teammates.

Skills

Test control systems

Data acquisition

Instrumentation design

Electrical schematics

PID control

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Associate and Experienced)

Company: The Boeing Company

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking an Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer, with experience in Test Control Methods and Data Acquisition Systems preferred, to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS), and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by developing and operating instrumentation, test control and data acquisition hardware and software setups and electro/mechanical design solutions of varying complexity. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on legacy military vertical lift aircraft, such as H-47 Chinook and AH-64 Apache helicopters, as well as programs of the future within our Phantom Works portfolio. The Philadelphia Structures team supports tests ranging from material testing to airframe component 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. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced level Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer.

Position Responsibilities

• Operates test control and data acquisition systems during structural and mechanical test operations
• Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements
• Identifies required products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes / technologies
• Architects, Designs, Develops, and Documents instrumentation and test control systems under the general direction of senior engineers.
• Generates electrical schematics using Microsoft Visio and other common design software
• Coordinates control system design, fabrication, integration, modification, setup, checkout and teardown
• Develops derived test requirements and determines test and measurement design approach.
• Integrates test hardware, software and systems to fulfill all test requirements
• Troubleshoots and resolves instrumentation system, transducer, and test-related problems
• Analyzes, reviews and validates test data to ensure test instrumentation hardware and software readiness
• Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability
• Interfaces with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions
• Performs functions as required to ensure instrumentation system readiness and data validity
• Assists in design of instrumentation placement and cable routing
• Self-starter that works under minimal supervision
• Mentor to less experienced team members

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• 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
• 1+ years of experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment
• 1+ years of experience with various types of sensors and instrumentation including strain gages, temperature / pressure measurement, accelerometers, and deflection transducers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 3: 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 3+ years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems for aircraft programs
• 3+ years of experience with PID Control theory, control software, and/or data acquisition software or equipment
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering
• 3+ years of experience with MTS FlexTest controllers and/or MTS AeroPro Test Control Software
• Experience with data acquisition system attributes (e.g. range, accuracy, frequency responses, bandwidth) to define characteristics of measurements to be recorded
• Experience with hydraulic control systems for static and fatigue testing in a lab environment

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.

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

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: Associate Level P2: $90.950 - $123,050 Experienced level P3: $111,350 - $150,650

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 U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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 1 (United States of America)

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