Lead, Senior or Expert Test & Evaluation Engineer - PAC-
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Company:
The Boeing Company
The Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) organization is seeking a Lead, Senior or Expert Test & Evaluation Engineer to serve as the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Test Technical Lead Engineer in Huntsville, AL.
The PAC-3 Engineering Team is responsible for designing RADAR seeker upgrades and next generation concepts, as well as supporting production and special test equipment design.
Boeing has a multi-year contract to develop, test, and manufacture the PAC-3 RADAR seeker.
This program encompasses concurrent design, test and manufacturing as new upgrades to this complex electro-mechanical assembly are incorporated into production.
This long-term program is rapidly growing in Huntsville due to design updates, production growth, and Boeing facilities consolidations.
The Test Technical Lead will provide technical oversight to SEIT capability Test Conductors as they lead test planning, readiness reviews, and test execution across development, verification, and validation activities for both the PAC-3 seeker system and supporting test equipment.
The successful Test Technical Lead Engineer will be familiar with test command media and best practices and adapt it to the PAC-3 system and program, engaging mentees with an Advise, Assist, Check mentality to bring consistency across testing on the program.
Position Responsibilities:- Establishes PAC-3 Program Instructions for verification and validation, ensuring consistency with Boeing DPs, BPIs, and BPGs
- Coordinates a multi-skilled (electrical, mechanical, project, systems, etc.) engineering team to develop and execute effective testing strategies from planning through data review
- Leads the development of test system requirements and verification methodologies during verification and validation activities
- Leads Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and resolutions on issues relating to test activities
- Ensures Technical Readiness Review rigor
- Supports program Risk, Issues, and Opportunities (RIO) management board
- Supports testing aspect of proposal preparation
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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
- 8 or more years of experience in analysis of requirements, architecture design and product design
- 8 or more years of experience leading a multi-skilled (electrical, mechanical, project, systems, etc.) engineering teams
- 8 or more years of experience executing Tests to verify and validate requirements
- Experience in missile system development and weapon system integration
- Experience using technical and program management techniques to manage large-scale technical development efforts
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
- Masters or Doctorate of Science degree in Engineering or related science or technology field degree
- Experience in pulse doppler radar system architectures and design/test practices
- Experience with PAC-3 Seeker development, qualification, testing, and fielding
- Experience developing test requirements and procedures to validate meet system and component level development requirements
- Experience with early program lifecycle development and risk reduction activities
- Responsible for Enterprise Standard Gated Process (ESGP), where…
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