Aircraft Integration and Test Engineer (Experienced, Senior)

Aircraft Integration and Test Engineer (Experienced, Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Position Overview

Boeing, Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking motivated, talented Systems Integration and Test Engineers to join the Precision Engagement Systems (PES) team located in Saint Charles, MO to staff multiple programs.

 

As a part of the Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) organization, Precision Engagement Systems (PES) is a dynamic and growing team with leadership that is focused on attracting and developing top talent in support of critical missions on Direct Attack (DA) and Cruise Missiles Systems (CMS) programs. Connected to our customers' missions, we deliver unique capability through our exceptional talent.  The programs we support in Saint Charles, MO include Direct Attack weapons (JDAM, SDB, MOP, HAAWC and associated derivatives) and Cruise Missiles (SLAM ER, Harpoon and development weapons) utilized on various military aircraft, some ground-based platforms, and other future contract awards.

 

The team is directly responsible for System Integration support and leadership from design through test and fielding. This position includes the need to support all aspects of hardware/software integration of weapons to platforms including:

• Development of functional-level and detail-level hardware/software requirements in conjunction with missile/platform integrated product teams.

• Test event planning and execution for system integration lab and flight testing, with a focus on formal procedure/plan documentation.

• Develop and support Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for various platforms, verification test plans for lab and flight integration and other critical documentation required to develop a robust and complete integration program.

• Perform engineering investigations with regards to aircraft integration issues as required.

• Collaborate across widely varied engineering and programmatic teams throughout the industry to develop, foster and apply critical systems-level technical oversight, guidance and support for all products in the field.

 

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Develops and documents moderately complex electronic and electrical system requirements.

• Designs hardware, software and interface specifications.

• Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.

• Assists in monitoring supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements.

• Solves problems concerning fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.

• Researches specific technology advances for potential application to company business needs.

• This position requires a commitment to and demonstrated ability in excellent organizational, interpersonal (collaborative) and fundamental research-based problem-solving skills.

• Must have demonstrated a strong work ethic and sense of urgency for completing assigned work with a history of meeting commitments.

• Ability to adjust priorities to multiple demands and unanticipated events.

• Excellent and effective verbal and written communication required.

 

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

• 3 or more Years’ of Engineering Experience

• Willingness to travel up to approximately 10% of the time as required

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in the defense industry, preferably with avionics/weapons integration, design, or test is a plus.

• Prior avionics hardware/software integration experience, knowledge of MIL-STD-1760 and/or integration lab experience are a plus.

• Experience with electromagnetic environmental effects testing and familiarization with MIL-STD-461

• Effective and open communication, teamwork and collaboration skills are highly desired.

• Applicant should be comfort