Wind Tunnel Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior)

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 83,300 - 163,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Variable compensation opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Wind Tunnel Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in Berkeley, MO. The role involves setting up instrumentation systems, collaborating to ensure data quality, and maintaining control systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 1 year of electrical engineering experience. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $83,300 to $163,300 based on experience levels, with the ability to travel up to 25% for work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically for work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and monitor instrumentation systems for wind tunnel tests.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality test data.
• Maintain calibration of data acquisition and control systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

MATLAB programming

Computer programming

Data acquisition systems

Control systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

National Instruments front ends

Allen-Bradley PLCs

C++

WonderWare Intouch

Job description

Wind Tunnel Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

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.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Wind Tunnel Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our team in Berkeley, MO. The Instrumentation Engineer is a specialized role within the Aero Test capability under Boeing Test and Evaluation. The Aero Test capability supports wind tunnel tests for all Boeing divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft, Boeing Defense Systems, and Boeing Space programs at Boeing wind tunnels and external facilities.

The Instrumentation Engineer works in a small integrated team of engineers and technicians which support the Polysonic Wind Tunnel (PSWT) located in Berkeley, MO. The Polysonic Wind Tunnel is a blowdown wind tunnel with a test section size of 4 ft × 4 ft and has a Mach number range of 0.45 to 5.3.

Instrumentation Engineer responsibilities include data acquisition systems, various wind tunnel control systems, wind tunnel and wind tunnel model instrumentation, and documentation of processes and procedures related to the aforementioned. An Instrumentation Engineer is assigned to each wind tunnel test effort. They will collaborate with the lead test engineer, operations team, and program partners to ensure the wind tunnel test produces the highest quality data that meets the requirements of the business partner. In addition, the Instrumentation Engineer will also support external wind tunnel needs, which will occasionally require travel.

A wide variety of hardware is used in the wind tunnel, and most systems are Windows‑based PCs with National Instruments front ends along with many Siemens and Allen‑Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). The control systems are generally LabVIEW‑based or ladder‑logic software. Other programming languages used are C++, MATLAB and WonderWare Intouch.

Position Responsibilities

• Set up the instrumentation systems for the current test, plan the setup for future test, and monitor the health of the current test data and control systems
• Work with a team of technician staff to install/operate the current test, troubleshoot any malfunctions, and monitor data accuracy and quality using MATLAB‑based statistical tools
• Maintain the health, maintenance and calibration of all of the tunnel’s data acquisition and control systems and their associated sensors
• Research and specify new system hardware, instrumentation, and software to upgrade existing data and control systems
• Work on a wide variety of data/control systems that span many engineering curricula, electrical, mechanical, aerodynamic, and computer
• Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity
• Develop detailed test procedures, instrumentation and configuration definitions needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan
• Develop solutions to calibration system problems of limited scope and impact
• Design test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements
• Use analytical tools to verify the design
• Analyze, process, and format data to customer requirements
• Review test data, including off‑nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer
• Work with data quality engineer to troubleshoot and resolve test data anomalies
• Prepare and publish test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements
• Archive data and reports
• Work under general direction

Basic Qualifications

• 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 electrical engineering experience
• Able and willing to travel up to 25 % of the time domestically

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 3: 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 7 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience3+ years of experience working in Electrical Engineering
• Active U.S. Secret or higher Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active
• Experience in computer programming
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
• Test experience in a flight or lab environment

Shift

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

Travel

This position requires the ability to travel up to 25 % domestically to support program objectives.

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 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 Associate: $83,300 – $112,700
Summary pay range Mid‑Level: $96,600 – $133,400
Summary pay range Senior: $120,700 – $163,300

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 19, 2025.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 122.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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.

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.