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Entry-Level F-15 Flight Test Data Engineer

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Job ID JR2026506850 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date May 22, 2026
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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.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore, and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you will learn and grow while contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

The Boeing team is seeking an Entry-Level F-15 Flight Test Data Engineer. This position involves joining a specialized Boeing Test & Evaluation engineering team performing F-15 tactical fighter aircraft flight test activities on-site at Eglin AFB, FL.

Position Responsibilities:


The team performing this work provides a very innovation friendly environment, with high levels of inter-team collaboration, peer mentoring, and significant opportunities for individual empowerment and project leadership responsibilities.  This position encourages using your personal education, experience, and technical skills to: 

  • Develop and run automated digital data processing software applications to merge and convert raw data files into output products for engineering visualizations

  • Develop autonomous and semi-autonomous systems analysis applications based on digital Neural Nets, Machine Learning, and Digital Models

  • Develop algorithms to support automated systems performance assessments

  • Performance of root-cause analysis/troubleshooting to identify and sort actual problems from non-problems

  • Develop characterizations of systems and analyze their real-word performance against digital models  

Direct and frequent interaction across multiple engineering groups and technical teams is encouraged and supported for knowledge sharing and investigative engineering tasks.  Strong Python, C#, and script coding skills, along with an innovation mindset, are highly desired.  Leadership skills will be nurtured and developed to allow you to plan, communicate, coordinate, and execute complex data engineering related activities.

If selected, you will be routinely exposed to a wide variety of different and interesting projects involving advanced technology systems while in their early development phase.  You will also get hands-on experience with cutting edge systems where innovative problem solving is embraced.  In this position you will have an opportunity to design and develop new data tools/algorithms based on digital automation, pattern recognition, machine learning/neural nets, and digital performance models; as well as, use these tools to evaluate the latest electronic and weapons systems Boeing and other contractors have created for integration onto F-15 fighter aircraft.  You will be provided with self-paced on-site training, and structured hands-on experience to aid in becoming a Subject Matter Expert on a variety of aircraft/weapons/senor systems and Data Analysis projects.  These projects will include onboard fire control radar systems, electronic jammers, RF and IR sensors, onboard core computing systems, radar and IR guided missiles, control systems, jet engines, satellite navigation/communication systems, and encrypted aircraft data networks. 

If this sounds like the experience you have been looking for……apply now!  Eglin AFB is located in the panhandle of Northwest Florida – less than 10 miles from the white sand beaches of the Gulf Coast which include a wide variety of water sports or other outdoor recreational activities.

Basic Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 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

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 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.)

  • Ability to create software-based algorithms, applications, and scripts

  • Ability to develop neural nets, machine learning, and autonomous data centric operations

  • Experience performing data processing, detailed systems data analysis, data interpretation, data analysis, data fusion/merging, and/or data visualization

  • Understanding of digital representations of alphanumeric data is an asset (MIL-STD-1553 data bus, MIL-STD-1760 weapon interface protocols, Fiber, or Ethernet)

  • Understanding of and/or experience with any of the following concepts and technologies is highly desired: (Python, C++11, C++14, C#, MS Visual Studio, WPF and MVVM, Object Oriented Programming and Design, Neural Network data selection and training, Machine Learning frameworks (PyTorch, Keras, Tensorflow, etc.)

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. 

Conflict of Interest:

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

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: $71,400 – $96,600


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 06, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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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