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Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert/Test Engineer

Berkeley, Missouri; Hazelwood, Missouri; St Louis, Missouri Job ID JR2025444808 Category Engineering Post Date Feb. 25, 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.

Be a part of building the best fighter combat training devices in support of the warfighter! The Mission Assurance Air Dominance Test Team, a part of Government Training Engineering (GTE) within Boeing Global Services (BGS), is seeking an experienced Fighter Pilot to conduct system design, integration, and test for the various training devices/simulators across several platforms to include F-22, F-15, F/A-18, EA-18G, T-7, and T-45 in St. Louis, MO. To be considered for this position, a candidate Subject Matter Expert (SME) must have experience as a Pilot in high-performance 4.5 and/or 5th Gen combat jet aircraft.

Position Responsibilities:

  • The successful candidate will work independently and will assist other members of the Test Team in the performance of day-to-day operations in a fast-paced testing environment.
  • Team members create and execute Test Procedures to validate that the trainers correctly simulate the represented combat aircraft and the operational environment.
  • Team members will help develop system requirements and perform all aspects of system testing in various immersive USAF and USN combat training systems.
  • Off shift and weekend work may be occasionally required to meet contractual milestones, objectives and delivery schedules
  • Occasional domestic or international travel will be required.
  • This is a mid-level to senior grade position
  • While waiting for security clearance, SME candidates will work with the Systems Engineering and Integration teams to familiarize with the training devices and processes, and, in addition, they will instruct other engineers on how to decipher technical orders and aircrew academics.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Experience flying in 4.5 and/or 5th Generation fighter jet aircraft within the last 6 years.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and occasional weekends as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience in an aircraft test environment
  • Technical Bachelor’s degree or higher

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. 

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: $155,000 to $185,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 25, 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 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)

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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