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Mid-Level Flight Test Engineer

Seattle, Washington Job ID JR2026508384 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date May 13, 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.

The Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking several Mid-Level Flight Test Engineers located in Seattle, WA. This is a unique opportunity to work on Military Commercial Derivatives Aircraft within the Boeing Mobility, Surveillance, & Bomber’s portfolio products. Our teams operate in a dynamic flight-test environment focused on aircraft safety, performance, certification, and mission readiness.

The teams operate primarily out of Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington with some testing in Everett and Renton, Washington, as well as occasional testing in various domestic and internation sites for up to 2-4 weeks at a time.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Executive and document testing of Boeing Military Commercial Derivative aircraft
  • Assure product safety, performance, regulator certification and contractual commitments
  • Provide engineering definition and authorization for airplane configuration changes
  • Utilize extensive airplane level knowledge to effectively provide engineering support to reconcile airplane discrepancies and support certification efforts.
  • Fly onboard experimental test aircraft supporting in various Flight Test Engineering roles
  • Work multiple shifts on a rotational basis to support maintenance activities.
  • Write flight test procedures and document tests results in real time and/or formally in test reports at the conclusion of test events

If you have interest in or experience with any of these functions in a flight test or lab environment, we’d love for you to join our team.

This job might be for you if:

  • You love working in and around airplanes.
  • You have experience supporting commercial or military/surveillance flight test programs.
  • You thrive in a high stakes fast-paced environment.
  • You enjoy taking on difficult challenges and finding innovative solutions.
  • You readily adapt to change.
  • You are motivated and driven to continually learn and improve.

Basic Qualifications (Required 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
  • 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
  • 5+ years of experience leading or conducting complex flight testing in an integrated test team environment
  • This position will fly onboard a test aircraft. This requires candidates be able a) To maintain a FAA Class 3 medical certificate, b) To complete survival training in flight gear (gloves, flight suit, and preserver unit vest). Training includes a surface swim, treading water, orally inflating a life vest, and a hypobaric chamber flight

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience flying an air refueling aircraft
  • Experience working on flight test program, preferably as a flight test engineer, test conductor, and/or test director
  • Experience with Flight Test Data and Analysis
  • Experience flying on a flight test aircraft

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. 

Union: This is a union-represented position.

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: $111,350-$150,650


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 27, 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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