Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking an Senior Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer located in San Antonio, TX. You will have the unique opportunity to work on the next generation Presidential Aircraft (VC-25B) and support Boeing Mobility, Surveillance, & Bomber portfolio products. In joining this program, you will be part of an outstanding team of technical designers & engineers making history as we shape this one of a kind next generation Aircraft. Key responsibilities include test planning, configuration control, test conduct, as well as data collection and analysis in order to assure product safety, performance, and regulatory certification during all flight and ground tests. At Boeing, our engineers use their expertise to create innovative next generation capabilities for a wide variety of amazing aerospace platforms and products.
Position Responsibilities:
Leads test planning, procedures and test equipment/software to ensure company products and services comply with customer, regulatory, and company requirements
Architects, designs and develops instrumentation data systems
Integrates test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements that encompass the full spectrum of testing
Analyzes, reviews and validates test data
Prepare and publishes instrumentation reports as required
Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability
Primary interface with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement instrumentation engineering solutions
Flying onboard test aircraft missions to monitor and maintain operation of all required instrumentation systems
Support aircraft de-mod and instrumentation refurbishment
Mentors and develops instrumentation engineering team
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
Experience with open and closed loop feedback control systems (e.g. sequencing, ladder logic, PLC, PID) including custom software utilization (e.g. LabView, Linux, C++, Visual Basic), control system theory, test fail safe techniques, system optimization techniques and/or compensation techniques
Experience with transducer and sensor physics with the ability to make hardware and system selections appropriate to measure various physical phenomena
Experience with data acquisition system attributes (e.g. range, accuracy, frequency responses, bandwidth) to define characteristics of measurements to be recorded
Understanding of mechanical design and the ability to decipher engineering drawings
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
3+ years of experience working in a flight test and/or airplane/systems integration lab test environment
An active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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.
Shift:
This position is primarily 1st shift; however, variable shifts including day, evening, nights and weekends 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 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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range for Senior: $113,900 – $154,100
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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