Mid-level Instrumentation Engineer

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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 and Evaluation (BT&E) in Seattle, WA or Tukwila, WA is seeking motivated and technically skilled Mid-Level Instrumentation Engineer to support our development laboratories.  In various roles, our instrumentation engineers help design and develop systems, plans, procedures and equipment that capture critical test data in our laboratories, to insure our products comply with customer, regulatory, and company requirements. Our designs test hardware, software and calibration systems that encompass all aspects of electrical and mechanical testing.  The work also includes analysis, review and validation of test data, as well as research in test technologies to improve our efficiency and capability. Our engineers’ interface with other members of project and program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions. We seek energetic, enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals to join our high-performance teams.

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

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• 3+ years of experience in a professional engineering role

• Experience in Electrical and/or Electronic Design (including: AC Power Distribution, DC Power Distribution, Current Flow Networking, Motor Controls, Ground and/or Bonding

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in design using a type of Computer Aid Drafting (CAD) programs tool: AUTOCAD, PROE, or CATIA

• 3+ years of experience in utilizing common software tools: Microsoft (MS) products (Word, Excel, VISIO, Power Point)

• 3+ years of experience in some type of Programming Language: PSPICE, MATLAB, LabView, Python, C++, or Assembly

• 3+ YEARS of experience in Test Equipment: Digital Volt Meters (DVM), Oscilloscopes, AC/DC Power supplies, Frequency Generators, Power Meters, Data acquisition (DAQ) system

• Experience with mechanical systems

• Experience in engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering

• Experience in communication with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables

• Experience in understanding the big picture and inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area

• Experience in seeing and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans, anticipate future events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance

Typical Education/Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time