Test & Evaluation Engineer; Flight Test Engineer

Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight Test Engineer)
Company:

The Boeing Company Boeing Phantom Works is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer to support proprietary activities in Las Vegas, NV. The individual selected for this position will serve as a Flight Test Engineer on a test team charged with integrating, testing, and evaluating state-of-the-art technologies. Primary responsibilities include test article preparation, configuration control, maintenance and inspections, test article modifications, test planning and execution support, real-time control room support, and test reporting associated with test programs for critical customer-directed technology maturation.

Note:

Primarily 1st shift. However, off-shift work and time away from home will be required on a regular basis.

Position Responsibilities:

Primary interface between maintenance and engineering personnel Formulate and communicate daily plans to ensure coordinated actions among test team personnel Coordinate and monitor preparation of test article configuration and instrumentation requirements required to perform tests Authorize maintenance, inspection, and modification work performed on test article and ensure it is appropriately tracked and documented Track and manage hardware and software configuration of test article Conduct periodic test article inventory and maintain weight and balance with updated mass properties data Brief maintenance, inspection, and configuration status of test article prior to test events Develop detailed test plans and conduct ground test events Coordinate requirements for special test equipment and support equipment Implement and enforce safety protocols during test procedures Assist test conductors during real-time test execution in control room environment Prepare and publish test reports 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 statement1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

Experience in military aircraft test operations, flight test engineering operations and/or lab test engineering operations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to effectively interface with personnel from engineering, manufacturing, and operations disciplines Ability to effectively partner with coworkers as well as personnel from government and industry Self-starter with ability to implement general guidance and work independently Prior experience in the aerospace industry, ideally in a flight test environment Experience working in a shop, hangar, and/or ramp environment Capable of working in environments with ambiguous requirements, unique operational challenges, and limited oversight Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and other technical documentation for application to test planning and troubleshooting General knowledge of typical aircraft subsystems including avionics and mission systems Experience preparing procedures for system checkouts and overseeing execution Familiarity with aircraft maintenance and modification processes

Experience with Boeing tactical aircraft test and evaluation processes and procedures Strong MS Office application skills (primarily MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access) Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 for 1st shift. 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…