Lead MQ-25 Flight Test Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Lead MQ-25 Flight Test Engineer to join our team in Patuxent River, MD. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting Ground and Flight Test at multiple locations.

This position will reside in Patuxent River, MD but will start outside of St. Louis in Mascoutah, IL first at the Boeing MQ-25 Manufacturing Facility. When ground test is complete, the Flight Test Engineer will transfer with the aircraft to support testing at Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, MD.

As a Flight Test Engineer, you will be responsible for managing aircraft configuration and supporting test events. This position will work side by side with maintenance, test conductors, and discipline engineers to ensure that the aircraft is ready for test.  As the team lead you will be responsible for mentoring and supporting MQ-25 Integrated Test Team teammates, to include both Boeing and Navy testing engineers, with technical challenges and ensuring the correct process and procedures are being followed.

Position Responsibilities Include:

Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivityLead the development of test proceduresApply lessons learned to the improvement of test proceduresDesign calibration system/test fixturesDevelop data processing tools and algorithmsGenerate calibration procedures and softwareGuide others in the design of test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirementsOversee debriefing of the test teamLead the analysis, processing and formatting of data to customer requirementsApprove test data prior to delivery to customerFormulate expectations for test data based on historical dataPerform functions as required to ensure calibration system readiness and data validityTrain othersWork under minimal direction

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    3+ years of developmental flight test experience3+ years of experience leading and/or managing a team

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Hands-on experience with on-aircraft testingExperience working on military aircraftWilling and able to relocate to a variety of locations (domestic and international) to meet customer needs and fulfill the statement of work

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: $121,550 – $164,450

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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