Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Experienced or Senior
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Systems Engineer
Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Experienced or Senior)
Company:The Boeing Company
Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Experienced or Senior), with experience in Test Control Methods and Data Acquisition Systems preferred, to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Berkeley, Missouri
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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 Experienced and Senior Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:- Operates test control and data acquisition systems during structural and mechanical test operations
- Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements
- Identifies required products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes / technologies
- Architects, Designs, Develops, and Documents instrumentation and test control systems under the general direction of senior engineers.
- Generates electrical schematics using Microsoft Visio and other common design software
- Coordinates control system design, fabrication, integration, modification, setup, checkout and teardown
- Develops derived test requirements and determines test and measurement design approach.
- Integrates test hardware, software and systems to fulfil all test requirements
- Troubleshoots and resolves instrumentation system, transducer, and test-related problems
- Analyzes, reviews and validates test data to ensure test instrumentation hardware and software readiness
- Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability
- Interfaces with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions
- Performs functions as required to ensure instrumentation system readiness and data validity
- Assists in design of instrumentation placement and cable routing
- Self-starter that works under minimal supervision
- Mentor to less experienced team members
- 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
- 3+ years of experience with PID Control theory, control software, and/or data acquisition software or equipment
- 3+ years of experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment
- 1+ years of experience with various types of sensors and instrumentation including strain gages, temperature / pressure measurement, accelerometers, and deflection transducers
- 3+ years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting instrumentation…
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