Test & Evaluation Engineer; Test Conductor

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 Test Conductor on a test team charged with integrating, testing, and evaluating state-of-the-art technologies. Responsibilities include test planning, test technique development, test card generation, test execution, data review / analysis, and test reporting associated with test campaigns 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.

• Apply knowledge of test and evaluation processes and methods to all phases of test campaigns from planning to reporting
• Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatable, effective, and efficient tests
• Identify and mitigate technical and safety risks during test planning process
• Define instrumentation and test article configuration requirements needed to perform tests
• Break down ambiguous requirements into testable and measurable objectives
• Coordinate test requirements with responsible engineers from both internal and external customers
• Develop detailed test plans, test procedures, and test cards
• Plan and conduct test planning working group meetings, technical and safety review boards, and test readiness reviews
• Rapidly acquire knowledge of normal and emergency procedures, operating limitations, and systems operation
• Document operating limitations and recommend changes to technical publications
• Brief test team and execute tests in various environments including control room settings
• Debrief test events and incorporate lessons learned into future test activities
• Prepare and publish test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements
• Present test results internally and participate in anomaly resolution
• Train new test conductors and flight test engineers

• 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 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
• 1 year experience creating and documenting test plans/procedures, executing tests, analyzing results, and/or creating test reports.

• Ability to engage in cross-discipline technical discussions as related to maintaining a disciplined test and evaluation approach (predict – test – validate)
• Working knowledge of typical aircraft subsystems including avionics and mission systems
• Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and other technical documentation for application to test planning and troubleshooting
• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with industry and government personnel from various engineering, manufacturing, and operations disciplines
• Capable of working in environments with ambiguous requirements, unique operational challenges, and limited oversight
• Ability to work independently, implement general guidance, and train / mentor less experienced test team members
• Experience with Boeing tactical aircraft test and evaluation processes and procedures
• Experience with all elements of the AFTC test planning method and T/SRB process
• Strong MS Office application skills (primarily MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access)

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