Senior Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer
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About the role
The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer located in Oklahoma City, OK. You will support Boeing Mobility & Bomber portfolio products as part of an outstanding team of technical designers and engineers shaping next-generation aircraft. Responsibilities include test planning, configuration control, test conduct, and data collection and analysis to assure product safety, performance, and regulatory certification during all flight and ground tests.
Responsibilities
- Leads others in the development of standard test methods and processes and applies advanced test technologies to create or improve test methods
- Writes invention disclosures to protect Boeing Intellectual Property
- Prepares R&D proposals and presents to internal management and external customers
- Applies emerging industry technologies to develop test procedures
- Reviews critical procedures to identify potential problems and resolve issues
- Develops innovative metrology design techniques, processes, methods, or concepts
- Oversees the integration of new design and manufacturing techniques into test hardware/system designs
- Analyzes processes for potential improvements and recommends associated changes
- Develops standard policies for post-test activity
- Resolves or oversees resolution of special test procedures
- Works with the enterprise test and engineering group to standardize evaluation techniques
- Formulates expectations for test data for new or unique tests
- Trains and coaches others
Requirements
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- 10+ years of experience with instrumentation data systems in all phases of flight test (modification, execution, and refurbishment)
- Experience working with Accelerometers, Pressure sensors, Temperature sensors, Force sensors, Strain gages, Position sensors, and Flowmeters
- Experience with calibration methods like regression, polynomial, and hysteresis
- Understanding of mechanical design and the ability to decipher engineering drawings
Qualifications
- Experience with military commercial derivative aircraft
- Held an active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months
Schedule
This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.
Pay
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $143,650 – $194,350
Benefits
The Boeing Company 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
- Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Specific programs and options may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Additional Information
- This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
- An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
- This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements; a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required.
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.