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Flight Test Engineer (Experienced or Senior)The Boeing Company • China Lake, CA, US
Flight Test Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Flight Test Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

The Boeing Company • China Lake, CA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Overview

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 & Evaluation (BT&E) group is looking for a Flight Test Engineer to join our Flight Test and Evaluation team in China Lake, California

Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake provides and maintains land, facilities and other assets that support the Navy's research, development, acquisition, testing and evaluation (RDAT&E) of cutting-edge weapons systems for the warfighter.

NAWS China Lake is adjacent to the city of Ridgecrest and is in the Western Mojave Desert region of California, approximately 150 miles north of Los Angeles. NAWS China Lake is one of the largest military installations in the world. In total, its main site and two ranges cover more than 1.1 million acres, an area larger than the state of Rhode Island.

The primary program supported by The Boeing Company on NAWS China Lake is the F / A-18 multirole strike fighter and the EA-18 variant. Boeing works directly with our Navy customer supporting its mission to improve the warfighting capabilities of the F / A-18 and EA-18G through system integration, development, test and evaluation of electronic and weapon systems.

The site is comprised of employees from across the Boeing enterprise including Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E), Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), and Boeing Global Services (BGS). Our site works on programs for the US Military and Foreign Military Sales customers. The diverse team at China Lake is extremely motivated, skilled, knowledgeable, and highly valued by its customers and business partners.

BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior level Flight Test Engineers.

Position Responsibilities

  • Responsible for test planning, execution, and analysis of flight, ground, and laboratory tests of electronic and weapon systems on F / A-18s, EA-18s, or their subsystems
  • Applies general knowledge of aircraft systems (e.g., avionics, hydraulic, electrical, egress systems), components (e.g., multifunction displays wing, engine, landing gear transmission), and loadable / non-loadable software (e.g., radar operational programs, inertial navigation programs, operational flight programs)
  • Evaluate results against customer and design specification
  • Supports testing to verify system behavior and integration into platform
  • Active participant on test and analysis teams; provides guidance and recommendations to test conductors, engineers, technicians, maintainers, customers, and management to ensure program and test objectives are achieved
  • Interfaces with the customer and management at test coordination and / or technical interface meetings to provide findings and recommendations
  • Build customer trust by being available for technical consultation and troubleshooting assistance when requested by the customer

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
  • Engineering experience with tactical fixed wing aircraft
  • Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)

  • 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Master's degree in engineering
  • Prior F / A-18 and / or EA-18G experience
  • Additional Information

    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 (Experienced Level 3) : $102,000 - $138,000

    Summary pay range (Senior Level 4) : $121,550 - $164,450

    Deadline to apply : Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 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 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) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

    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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