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Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight/Mission/System Test) (Associate, Experienced, or Subject Matter Expert)

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania Job ID JR2025446457 Category Engineering Post Date Mar. 19, 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 Company is looking for a Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight/Mission/System Test) to join our team in Ridley Park, PA. This position will support the Flight Test Engineering (FTE) team for Boeing’s vertical lift division. This Test & Evaluation Engineerrole will be responsible for flight test planning, execution and reporting for CH-47 Chinook & MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters. This position will require the ability to participate in and conduct on-board flight testing in support of domestic and foreign military aircraft as well as FAA civil certification. The Test & Evaluation Engineer will be expected to generate formal test plans based on engineering requirements and ensure required data is captured. Will be expected to lead pre- and post- flight briefings with Boeing and external aircrew. Note this role could require travel up to 25% of the time and sometimes to remote testing locations both domestically and internationally.  At times, non-standard/extended working hours, weekends and/or holidays may be required.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate, Experienced, or Subject Matter ExpertTest & Evaluation Engineer (Flight/Mission/System Test).

Position Responsibilities:

  • Coordination & collaboration with Boeing & external test team partners

  • Preparation of test planning documentation

  • Conduct test team briefing & debriefing

  • On-board aircraft test conduct

  • Control room test participation and leadership

  • Post-test reporting

  • Develop and assess testing hazards and risk mitigations

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

  • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally 25% of the time

  • Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary

  • Must have the ability to obtain a FAA class 3 medical physical

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

  • Experience working on aircraft ground and/or flight test

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering

  • Experience supporting multiple military platform test programs

  • Experience with FAA certification activities, processes, and procedures

  • Hands-on experience with IADS data visualization clients, including real-time data monitoring and analysis

  • Data reduction and analysis experience with Excel / Matlab

  • Experience with proper aeronautical radio communications and protocols

  • Experience with flight test instrumentation design, implementation, installation and monitoring

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.

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, travel up to 25% of the time (domestically and internationally), non-standard/extended working hours, weekends and/or holidays may be required to support program objectives.

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: $85,850 - $116,150

Summary Pay Range for Experienced level: $102,000 - $138,000

Summary Pay Range for Subject Matter Expert level: $121,550 - $164,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 28, 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.

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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