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Lead or Senior Test Design and Analysis Engineer

Boeing
Long Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jun 2026
💰 $239,200/yr($146,200/yr$239,200/yr)

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Lead or Senior Test Design and Analysis Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is currently hiring for various levels to join C-17 Avionics/Flight Controls Development Engineering team for a Lead or Senior Test Design and Analysis Engineer located, in Long Beach, California.   

This position is to support C-17 Avionics/Flight Controls Development Engineering team.  A high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed aircraft with a rear-loading ramp, the C-17 can carry large combat equipment and troops or humanitarian aid across international distances directly to small austere airfields anywhere in the world.  The C-17 Globemaster III aircraft will fulfill military and humanitarian airlift needs well into the 21st century.  The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with and perform subsystem/system level testing of autopilot, stability augmentation system, primary flight controls, high lift controls, and fly-by-wire control systems.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team in a collaborative environment in the design, analysis, test, and sustainment of the C-17 Flight Control System
  • Ability to travel domestically in support of Lab/Flight Test and Air Force customer meetings may be required
  • Technical oversight of and participation in the following tasks:
    • Ensure technical compliance of project statement of work
    • Develop Flight Control System integration plan and lead a team to perform the testing phase of a project
    • Create subsystem development and system level tests based on requirements
    • Conduct subsystem development and system level tests in lab simulation facilities
    • Perform flight test validation testing
    • Document test findings, collaborate with systems focal/supplier to determine root cause on anomalies, communicate with supplier during test program to mature a solution

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5 + years’ experience with aircraft systems including avionics, flight controls, hydraulics, electrical and integrated vehicle management systems
  •  1 + years’ experience leading a team or project
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

​​Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 10+ years of experience with air vehicle systems
  • Military or commercial aircraft program experience
  • Experience working within a matrixed reporting organization
  • Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people and organizations
  • Exhibit excellent communication skills (oral and written)

This Position Is Contingent Upon Award

Conflict Of Interest:

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

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. 

General:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

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 provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary Pay Range Level 5: $176,800 - $239,200  

Summary Pay Range Level 4: $146,200 - $197,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

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