Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Subject Matter Expert and Principal)

Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Subject Matter Expert and Principal)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is seeking a Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer, with experience in Test Control Methods and Data Acquisition Systems required, to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Berkeley, Missouri. The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS), and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by developing and operating instrumentation, test control and data acquisition hardware and software setups and electro/mechanical design solutions of varying complexity.

As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs, such as T-7A and MQ-25A, Phantom Works, and support our legacy programs like F-15 and F-18 into the future. The St. Louis STR team supports tests ranging from material testing to airframe component testing to full-scale static and fatigue testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all-around communication skills, leadership, interpersonal, organizational skills, and be very detail oriented. There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for data acquisition and instrumentation systems to solve challenging engineering problems.

This position is for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends, alternate shifts and occasional overtime may be required to support program objectives.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Subject Matter Expert and Principal Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads others in the development of standard test methods and processes and applies advanced test technologies to create or improve test methods

• Writes invention disclosures to protect Boeing Intellectual Property

• Prepares R&D proposals and presents to internal management and external customer

• Applies emerging industry technologies to develop test procedures

• Reviews critical procedures to identify potential problems and resolve issues

• Develops innovative metrology design techniques, processes, methods, or concepts

• Oversees the integration of new design and manufacturing techniques into test hardware/system designs

• Analyzes processes for potential improvements and recommends associated changes

• Develops the standard policies for post-test activity

• Resolves or oversees resolution of special test procedures

• Works with the enterprise test and engineering group to standardize evaluation techniques

• Formulates expectations for test data for new or unique tests

• Trains and coaches others

• Works under consultative direction

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

• Experience with MTS FlexTest controllers and/or MTS AeroPro Test Control Software

• Experience with transducer and sensor physics with the ability to make hardware selections appropriate to measure physical phenomena

• 3 + years of leading a team of load control and data acquisition engineers

• 10+ years of experience with PID Control theory, control software, and/or data acquisition software or equipment

• 10+ years of experience in testing full scale airframe structures

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 6: 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience programing and running hydraulic or mechanical load frames

• Experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems for military and/or commercial aircraft programs

• Experience with open and closed loop feedback control systems

• Experience with instrumentation and/or data acquisition systems

• Experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical