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Structures Load Control Instrumentation Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Senior)

Mesa, Arizona Job ID JR2026511177 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 09, 2026 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.

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for a Structures Load Control (Instrumentation) Engineer with significant experience in Load Control and Data Acquisition Systems to join our team in Mesa, AZ.

The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Systems (BDS), and Boeing Space Programs. This position requires a medium to advanced knowledge of control systems and the instrumentation directly associated with these systems.

As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs, such as MQ-25A, and support our legacy programs like AH-64 and CH-47 into the future. The Mesa STR team supports a variety of testing including material, component, High Load Center, and Gearbox testing.

The selected candidate should be able to work to and maintain a schedule as well as be a problem solver. The candidate should also have intrinsic qualities such as leadership, communication, interpersonal interaction and organization. Attention to details and pursuit of quality are highly sought. There are additional opportunities to work and interact with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for data acquisition and instrumentation systems to solve challenging engineering problems.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced, and Lead Level Structures Load Control Engineer.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements. Identifies required products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes / technologies

  • Leads the design, development, and documentation of instrumentation and test control systems

  • Generates electrical schematics using Microsoft Visio and other common design software

  • Leads system design, fabrication, integration, modification, setup, checkout and teardown of test control systems

  • Identifies test requirements and determines test methods

  • Integrates test hardware, software and systems to fulfill all test requirements

  • Troubleshoots and resolves instrumentation system, transducer, and test-related problems

  • Analyzes, reviews and validates test data to ensure test instrumentation hardware and software readiness

  • Formulates expectations for test data based on historical data

  • Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability

  • Works with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions

  • Performs functions as required to ensure instrumentation system readiness and data validity

  • Self-starter that works under minimal supervision

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 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

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

  • 1+ years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems for military and/or commercial aircraft programs

  • 1+ years of experience with open and closed loop feedback control systems

  • 1+ years of experience with instrumentation and/or data acquisition systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level3: 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

  • 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)

  • Experience with data acquisition system attributes (e.g. range, accuracy, frequency responses, bandwidth) to define characteristics of measurements to be recorded

  • Experience with precision test, measurement devices, and sensor selection

  • Experience planning and implementing instrumentation activities for test programs

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering

  • Experience with hydraulic control systems for static and fatigue testing in a lab environment

  • Experience directly supporting flight/lab test operations

  • Experience with transducer and sensor physics with the ability to make hardware selections appropriate to measure physical phenomena

  • 3+ years of experience with MTS FlexTest controllers and/or MTS AeroPro Test Control Software

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 candidate 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 for Associate level (Level 2): $85,000 – $115,000 

Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3): $103,700 – $140,300 

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $126,650 – $171,350 


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 24, 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.

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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