Flight Test Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

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 & Evaluation (BT&E) Organization is looking for a Flight Test Engineer in Berkeley, MO for the F18 and F15 flight test programs.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Flight Test Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan, Author, and Coordinate various modifications across different teams and different sites

• Work and manage different programs concurrently

• Support the maintenance team with flight preparation sheets as required per maintenance

• Support distributed test operations as required

• Plan and coordinate flight test mission requirements with responsible engineers from internal and external customers

• Develop flight test and mission profiles, develop and publish test plans, create flight test cards, and manage test schedules

• Identify and coordinate the availability of test ranges and facilities with company and government agencies

• Establish test planning working groups, plan and conduct flight test readiness reviews, and conduct pre and post-test briefings

• Conduct ground and flight tests in accordance with established test plans and procedures

• Participate in post-test data evaluation and problem identification and resolution

• Prepare and publish test summaries and test reports

• Lead and prepare for remote site deployments

• Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity

• Apply lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures

• Oversee debriefing of the test team

• Approve test data prior to delivery to customer

• Formulate expectations for test data based on historical data

• Work under minimal direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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

• Willing and able to travel up to 25-50% of the time both domestically and internationally

• 1+ years of experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• An active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

• Experience authoring test plans and/or test cards

• Experience executing tests in a control room environment

• Experience with military aircraft and/or mission systems

• Experience operating and/or maintaining aircraft (e.g. student or private pilot license, aircraft maintenance experience, etc.)

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 role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements 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 (Level 2): $79,000 – $108,100

Summary Pay Range for Experienced level (Level 3):  $95,000 – $128,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 11, 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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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.

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

Schedule
Full time

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.