Flight Test Program Integration (TPI) Engineer (AWACS Portfolio) (Associate or Experienced)

Flight Test Program Integration (TPI) Engineer (AWACS Portfolio) (Associate or Experienced)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing company is looking for a Test and Evaluation Engineer to serve as a Flight Test Program Integration (TPI) Engineer and join our Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team in Oklahoma City, OK for the AWACS portfolio. 

The TPI is responsible for supporting the Test Program Manager (TPM) and other program leadership by leading the Ground Test/Flight Test (GT/FT) Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).  

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Flight Test Program Integration (TPI) Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, prepare, and coordinate comprehensive Program Integrated Test Plans (ITP), detailed Test & Evaluation (T&E) plans, and associated documentation including requirements traceability, verification metrics, and program requirements

• Lead the development and standardization of test methods, procedures, and processes to ensure repeatability, productivity, and continuous improvement through lessons learned

• Integrate BT&E capabilities and resources with other IPTs, Systems Engineering, government stakeholders, industry partners, suppliers, and customers to ensure seamless test execution and alignment with program objectives

• Conduct testability assessments of engineering requirements and oversee disciplined cost, schedule, and configuration management to meet program baselines and commitments

• Manage the Test Program baseline, participate in change management, and ensure synchronization of organization, work statements, schedules, costs, and RIO

• Lead proposal efforts including development of technical and cost volumes, program execution plans, and basis of estimates (BOE), and support contract negotiations

• Serve as a Test Mission Assurance Readiness Review board member and support various program reviews such as Critical Design Review, Test Readiness Review, Flight Readiness Review, Operational Test Readiness Review, Non-Advocate Reviews, and Program Management Review

• Oversee test data analysis, processing, calibration, and validation; approve test data prior to customer delivery; and guide the design of test hardware, software, and systems to meet test requirements

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to establish teaming plans, support agreements, and first-time quality processes that underpin successful T&E outcomes

• Analyze and verify staffing forecasts and lead internal BT&E Program Management Reviews

• Facilitate strategic analysis, industry assessments, capital investments, and technology review boards to optimize test execution strategies

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

• 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

• Experience leading or conducting complex flight testing in an integrated test team environment

• Experience in systems integration with systems engineering processes and procedures

• Experience applying Program Management Best Practices (PMBPs) to include project planning / scheduling and applying Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Willing and able to travel 10-20% of the time, both internationally and domestically

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

• Experience with on-aircraft ground tests and flight tests

• Experience supporting aircraft or major system systems such as avionics, flight controls, propulsion, structures, environmental systems, or mission systems

• Control Account Manager certification

• Experience with system assembly, integration & test, including requirements traceability culminating in requirements validation & verification

• Hands-on experience with test planning and execution, including test procedures, test cards, risk assessments, and real-time test support

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