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Payload System Test Engineer (Entry-Level, Associate or Experienced)

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025447686 Category Engineering Post Date Jun. 04, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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 Company is currently seeking a Payload System Test Engineer to join our Engineering team in El Segundo, CA. This role is responsible for implementing test procedures on flight hardware and verifying all spacecraft subsystems. Additionally, performing scripted test procedures, troubleshooting test anomalies, and conducting data analysis. 

This position is for 1st shift; however, additional shifts may be required to support program objectives.  This position is expected to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as required to support program objectives.

Our teams are currently hiring for the following range of experience levels; Entry-Level, Associate and Experienced Payload System Test Engineer.

Entry Level Position Responsibilities:

  • Participates in gathering and analyzing requirements for test measurement systems.

  • Assists in the development of test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition to perform the test within the constraints of the test plan.

  • Develops solutions to calibration systems problems. Performs data analysis, develops and utilizes data processing tools.

  • Designs simple component level hardware or software. Uses analytical tools to verify the design.

  • Verifies collection of complete data set.

  • Maintains test logs, prepares simple test reports and archives data.

  • Works under direct supervision

Associate Position Responsibilities:

  • Assists in demonstrating the effectiveness of test methods

  • Develops simple test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition needed to perform the test and minimize risk

  • Designs component and sub-assembly level hardware or software and uses analytical tools to verify the design

  • Assists in coordinating the manufacture and assembly of test hardware.

  • Identifies solutions to basic problems and supports the development of metrology processes, methods, and tools

  • Supports development of test debrief material. Participates in evaluation of test performance data

  • Reviews test data for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer

  • Alerts senior engineers of off-nominal data. Prepares test reports for review

  • Works under general supervision

Experienced (mid-level) Position Responsibilities:

  • Supports the development and verification of test methods

  • Develops detailed test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan

  • Develops solutions to calibration systems problems of limited scope and impact

  • Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements.

  • Uses analytical tools to verify the design

  • Analyzes, processes, and formats data to customer requirements

  • Reviews test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer

  • Prepares and publishes test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements

  • Presents test results internally

  • Archives data and reports

  • Trains others

  • Works under general direction

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

  • 2+ years of experience with test instrumentation and/or test methods

  • 2+ years of experience testing and troubleshooting electronics equipment, hardware, and software

  • Experience in RF electronics testing

  • Experience in software tools, software troubleshooting, and scripting

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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

  • Extensive experience working with lab test hardware, bench equipment, measurement and power devices

  • Strong experience working with electronics products

  • Strong experience working with space systems and RF subsystems

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and coordination skills

  • Strong desire and ability to naturally follow, promote, and uphold company values & behaviors

  • Excellent process and technical drive to sustain the effectiveness of lean test operations

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 for Entry-Level (Level 1):  $73,100 – $98,900

Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): $85,850 – $116,150

Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3):  $102,000 – $138,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 12, 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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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