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Advanced Test Operations Flight Test Engineer (Experienced, Senior, or Consultant)

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025451764 Category Engineering Post Date May. 07, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) team is seeking Advanced Test Operations Flight Test Engineers to join our team in Berkeley, MO to support of the Test Bed Operations team and related test activities. The Test Bed Operations organization is focused on modifying, certifying, and operating experimental aircraft to be used as flying laboratories toacquire engineering research data for Boeing program customers. The Flight Test Engineering role is responsible for leading the technical aspects of planning and executing ground and flight test related activities primarily related to the development of sensor and mission systems. The role requires significant coordination with internal and external customers, suppliers, and cross-functional team members.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced, Senior and Consultant Level Advanced Test Operations Flight Test Engineers. 

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Plan and coordinate aircraft modification and de-modifications requirements and timelines, FAA certification requirements, etc.

  • Plan, coordinate, and maintain the configuration of test assets 

  • Develop flight test and mission profiles, author and publish test plans, create flight test cards, and manage test schedules for multiple programs and platforms

  • Identify and coordinate the availability of test ranges and facilities with company and government agencies

  • Establish test planning working groups, plan and conduct flight test readiness reviews, and conduct pre- and post-flight test briefings

  • Conduct ground and flight tests in accordance with established test plans and procedures

  • Prepare and publish test summaries and test reports

  • Fly onboard test aircraft to support data collection and test execution

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

  • 3+ years of experience with flight test, flight operations, or system test

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Level 5: 10 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Experience as a lead engineer and/or in a leadership role

  • Experience with aircraft modifications, upgrades, or retrofit projects

  • Experience in Aircraft Maintenance and Aircraft Operations

  • Experience in mission systems integration and test

  • Active US DoD Clearance (Secret or higher)

  • Hold a pilot license or have pilot experience

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

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 accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range for Experienced (Level 3):  $95,200 - $128,800

Summary Pay Range for Senior Level (Level 4): $113,900 - $154,100

Summary Pay Range for Consultant Level (Level 5):  $136,000 - $184,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 23, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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