Weapons Test & Evaluation Engineer (Associate, or Mid-Level)

The Boeing Company; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time away

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Saint Charles, MO is seeking a Weapons Test & Evaluation Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level) to join our BT&E team. You will act as a flight test engineer on weapons programs, coordinating test plans, safety, and data collection.

Responsibilities include supporting weapon assembly, software loading, and real-time test decision support, with opportunities for travel to domestic and international ranges. A BS in engineering and aerospace experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with aerospace engineering and flight test environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a flight test engineer (FTE) and test conductor on a variety of weapons programs.
• Define and document test requirements and test procedures to meet test objectives with safety and quality.
• Support weapon assembly, software loading, and functional checkouts of weapons.
• Manage and verify configuration of weapon hardware and software under test.
• Support weapons and flight termination system checks to verify system health prior to test.
• Execute test programs including builds, ground testing, environmental quantification, and carrier/ guiding release.

Skills

Flight test engineering

Aerospace industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Weapons Test & Evaluation Engineer (Associate, or Mid-Level)

Company: The Boeing Company

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for a Weapons Test & Evaluation Engineer (Associate, or Mid-Level) to join our team in St. Charles, MO. Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate and Mid-Level Weapons Test & Evaluation Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Act as a flight test engineer (FTE) and test conductor on a variety of weapons programs (JDAM, SDB, GLSDB, MOP, B61, Harpoon, SLAM-ER, etc.)
• Work with Boeing, Government, and other Military Contractors to define and document test requirements and test procedures that will meet test objectives while ensuring safety, quality, and test efficiency
• Support weapon assembly, software loading, and functional checkouts of weapons
• Manage and verify configuration of weapon hardware and software under test
• Support weapons and flight termination system checks to verify system health prior to test
• Support the execution of the test program, including builds, ground testing, environmental quantification, safe separation, carrier suitability, captive carriage, guided release, etc.
• Travel to various domestic and international test ranges, sometimes with limited advance notice, in support of dynamic flight test schedules
• Coordinate with flight test and range personnel to develop, update, maintain, and configuration control real-time displays needed for making real-time flight test conduct decisions
• Facilitate test planning meetings, test readiness reviews, pre-travel briefings, test document reviews, and post-test reporting documentation

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
• Experienced with engineering in the aerospace industry

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with flight test, flight operations, or system test

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

• Competitive base pay
• Variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• A number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Summary pay range: Level 2: $85,000-$115,000 Level 3: $103,700-$140,300

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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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