Flight Test Engineer (Lead or Senior)

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 has an exciting opportunity for a Flight Test Engineer in Berkeley, MO to support the Air Dominance Flight Test Engineering Capability team.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Flight test Engineering Capability Leader and develop future strategy for the organization to support significant growth projected in our flight test programs.  This includes further developing and instructing our flight test engineering training programs, updating processes, and modernizing tools.  Responsibilities will also include program planning and execution strategy support to ensure safe and efficient execution of test programs, integration support with other Integrated Product Teams, and resolution of issues.  At times this position may directly support the execution of test programs and conduct missions.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Lead and Senior Level Flight Test Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Update and/or develop new Flight Test Engineering training courses

• Instructor for flight test engineers and test conductors

• Update and develop new Flight Test Processes, practices and standards as needed

• Develop/modernize flight test tools

• Flight test program planning and execution support

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

• 8+ years of experience working on flight test program, preferably as a flight test engineer, test conductor, and/or test director

• 8+ years of experience with the principles of flight test OR experience directly supporting flight test operations

• Experience supporting a military flight test program

• Experience leading flight test execution in a control room environment as a test conductor and/or test director

• Experience authoring test plans and test cards in support of a military flight test program

• Capable of travelling as required, up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 5: 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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 primarily for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends and alternate shifts may be required to meet 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 Lead level (Level 4):  $120,700 – $163,300

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 5):  $149,600 – $202,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 21, 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)

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.