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Senior Chief Technical Engineer

Boeing
El Segundo, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Feb 2026
💰 $273,700/yr($202,300/yr$273,700/yr)

About the role

Senior Chief Technical Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test & Evaluation is looking for a Senior Chief Technical Engineer for Environmental Test at the Space Systems Lab in El Segundo, Ca.

In support of Boeing Test & Evaluations test and business interests, the successful candidate will:

  • Report directly to the Systems Test Operations Senior Manager

  • Provide technical oversight of all test activities for the environmental test labs in El Segundo, Ca. with a particular emphasis in space & launch simulation testing of Boeing space products

  • Possess significant test expertise and experience in test engineering/conduct while performing qualification and acceptance testing on component, subsystem and system level testing using thermal vacuum chambers, separation systems, dynamics shakers, and acoustic chambers

  • Be responsible for direct interface with program technical organizations as requirements are developed and matured in an effort to provide clarity in test phase approach

  • Work directly with Space Systems Lab and Design Build engineering teams to validate designs and test approach for environmental test fixtures and activities

Position Responsibilities:

  • Extensive and specialized knowledge of design of experimental models, mechanisms, prototypes, test rigs and fixtures, test equipment, and load measurement devices. Includes mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatics systems design

  • Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements that encompass the full spectrum of testing

  • Analyzes, reviews and validates test data

  • Extensive and specialized knowledge of environmental test equipment/chambers and cycling relative to simulation of flight and/or space vehicle environments (temperature, humidity, vacuum, solar exposure, dynamics)

  • Extensive and specialized knowledge of test facility design and operation disciplines

  • Review critical test procedures to identify potential problems and resolve issues

  • Provide guidance on investigation of complex test anomalies

  • Consult on complex issues related to off-nominal test data

  • Applies knowledge of aerospace components, systems, and related test equipment, facilities, and process methods

  • Analyze engineering designs to define testing requirements; Prepare test plans, schedules and documentation

  • Prepare, analyze, and report test results to verify/validate design and performance to meet government, regulatory, customer and program compliance requirements

  • Prepares and publishes test reports

  • Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capabilities through the use of a technology roadmap

  • Interfaces with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions  

  • Write invention disclosures to protect Boeing Intellectual Property

  • Prepare Research and Development (R&D) proposals and presents to management and customer

  • Mentor others in the test group

  • Prepare, analyze, and report test results to verify/validate design and performance to meet government, regulatory, customer and program compliance requirements

  • Prepares and publishes test reports

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

  • 20+ years of experience with Test Program design, test procedure development, and test execution

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program

  • Experience in thermal vacuum test design and conduct

  • Experience is launch environment testing including separation systems and dynamics

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.

Conflict of Interest:

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

Pay & Benefits:

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