Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Subject Matter Expert and Principal)

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is seeking a Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer, with experience in Test Control Methods and Data Acquisition Systems required, to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Berkeley, Missouri. The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS), and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by developing and operating instrumentation, test control and data acquisition hardware and software setups and electro/mechanical design solutions of varying complexity.

As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs, such as T-7A and MQ-25A, Phantom Works, and support our legacy programs like F-15 and F-18 into the future. The St. Louis STR team supports tests ranging from material testing to airframe component testing to full-scale static and fatigue testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all-around communication skills, leadership, interpersonal, organizational skills, and be very detail oriented. There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for data acquisition and instrumentation systems to solve challenging engineering problems.

This position is for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends, alternate shifts and occasional overtime may be required to support program objectives.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Subject Matter Expert and Principal Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads others in the development of standard test methods and processes and applies advanced test technologies to create or improve test methods

• Writes invention disclosures to protect Boeing Intellectual Property

• Prepares R&D proposals and presents to internal management and external customer

• Applies emerging industry technologies to develop test procedures

• Reviews critical procedures to identify potential problems and resolve issues

• Develops innovative metrology design techniques, processes, methods, or concepts

• Oversees the integration of new design and manufacturing techniques into test hardware/system designs

• Analyzes processes for potential improvements and recommends associated changes

• Develops the standard policies for post-test activity

• Resolves or oversees resolution of special test procedures

• Works with the enterprise test and engineering group to standardize evaluation techniques

• Formulates expectations for test data for new or unique tests

• Trains and coaches others

• Works under consultative 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

• Experience with MTS FlexTest controllers and/or MTS AeroPro Test Control Software

• Experience with transducer and sensor physics with the ability to make hardware selections appropriate to measure physical phenomena

• 3 + years of leading a team of load control and data acquisition engineers

• 10+ years of experience with PID Control theory, control software, and/or data acquisition software or equipment

• 10+ years of experience in testing full scale airframe structures

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 6: 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience programing and running hydraulic or mechanical load frames

• Experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems for military and/or commercial aircraft programs

• Experience with open and closed loop feedback control systems

• Experience with instrumentation and/or data acquisition systems

• Experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering

• Experience with hydraulic control systems for static and fatigue testing in a lab environment

• Experience planning and executing instrumentation activities for test programs

• Experience with data acquisition system attributes (e.g. range, accuracy, frequency responses, bandwidth) to define characteristics of measurements to be recorded

• Experience planning and executing instrumentation activities for test programs

• Experience directly supporting flight/lab test operations

• Experience with precision test, measurement devices, and sensor selection

• Experience with Moog or MTS FlexTest controllers

• Experience with LabView software and its use in laboratory environments

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 for Subject Matter Expert level (Level 5):  $136,000 – $184,000

Summary Pay Range for Principal level (Level 6):  $167,450 – $226,550

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.