Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight/Mission/System Test) (Associate, Experienced, or Subject Matter Expert)

Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight/Mission/System Test) (Associate, Experienced, or Subject Matter Expert)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight/Mission/System Test) to join our team in Ridley Park, PA. This position will support the Flight Test Engineering (FTE) team for Boeing’s vertical lift division. This Test & Evaluation Engineer role will be responsible for flight test planning, execution and reporting for CH-47 Chinook & MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters. This position will require the ability to participate in and conduct on-board flight testing in support of domestic and foreign military aircraft as well as FAA civil certification. The Test & Evaluation Engineer will be expected to generate formal test plans based on engineering requirements and ensure required data is captured. Will be expected to lead pre- and post- flight briefings with Boeing and external aircrew. Note this role could require travel up to 25% of the time and sometimes to remote testing locations both domestically and internationally.  At times, non-standard/extended working hours, weekends and/or holidays may be required.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate, Experienced, or Subject Matter Expert Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight/Mission/System Test).

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordination & collaboration with Boeing & external test team partners

• Preparation of test planning documentation

• Conduct test team briefing & debriefing

• On-board aircraft test conduct

• Control room test participation and leadership

• Post-test reporting

• Develop and assess testing hazards and risk mitigations

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

• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally 25% of the time

• Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary

• Must have the ability to obtain a FAA class 3 medical physical

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

• Level 4: 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience working on aircraft ground and/or flight test

• Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering

• Experience supporting multiple military platform test programs

• Experience with FAA certification activities, processes, and procedures

• Hands-on experience with IADS data visualization clients, including real-time data monitoring and analysis

• Data reduction and analysis experience with Excel / Matlab

• Experience with proper aeronautical radio communications and protocols

• Experience with flight test instrumentation design, implementation, installation and monitoring

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, travel up to 25% of the time (domestically and internationally), non-standard/extended working hours, weekends and/or holidays may be required 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 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 pro