Flight Test Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Flight Test Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for an Experienced Flight Test Engineer to join our test team as a Test Director performing developmental and certification testing of commercial airplanes and military derivatives.

The teams operate primarily out of Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington with some testing in Everett and Renton, as well as occasional testing at various domestic and international sites for up to 2-4 weeks at a time.

We’re looking for engineers who can function in a dynamic and exciting flight test environment. Our engineers plan, execute and document testing of Boeing aircraft in order to assure product safety, performance, regulatory certification & contractual commitments.

This job might be for you if:

- You love working in and around airplanes

- You have experience leading test teams conducting commercial or military flight test

- You thrive in a high stakes fast-paced environment.

- You enjoy taking on difficult challenges and finding innovative solutions.

- You readily adapt to change.

- You are motivated and driven to continually learn and improve.

- You are a highly effective communicator

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Level Flight Test Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate across a broad spectrum of individuals and disciplines to meet customer commitments

• Effectively plan and sequence a variety of Ground Tests, Flight Tests or Simulator Sessions.

• Supports development & execution of test brief, test conduct, and debrief /post test materials

• Effectively lead/direct a multi-disciplinary test team onboard test aircraft to successfully execute a test on experimental or production platforms

• Coordinates and supports remote based testing operations

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• 2+ years of engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience working in a flight test and/or airplane/systems integration lab test environment

• Proficiency with one or more of the following areas: aircraft test design/planning, test execution, operation of airplane systems, aircraft safety protocols.

• Familiarity with FARs and other regulating documentation

• 2+ years of experience in any of the following engineering disciplines: Systems, Avionics, Airplane Level Integration, Liaison, Service, Test & Evaluation

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.

Union:  

This is a union-represented position.

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, occasional shift change and overtime may be required to support program objectives.

Travel:

Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

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 for Associate level (Level 2): $85,850 – $116,150

Summary Pay Range for Experienced (Level 3):  $102,000 – $138,000

Language Requirements:

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