Flight Test Instrumentation and Calibration Laboratory Lead Engineer

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 Company is seeking an experienced Flight Test Instrumentation and Calibration Laboratory Lead Engineer to join our team in Ridley Park, PA. 

This position will support domestic and foreign military flight testing of H-47 Chinook, AH-64 Apache & MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters.  The lab lead, working with a team of technicians, will be responsible for daily calibration lab operation, collaborate on electrical design/build of Flight Test Data Acquisition Systems, support of deployed systems, and technological modernization within the Vertical Lift flight test team.

 

Position Responsibilities:

• Engineering authority for calibrations
• Laboratory leadership and integration with teammates and other flight test disciplines
• Develop calibration procedures
• Collaborate on all electrical design and build of Flight Test Data Acquisition Systems
• Generate electrical schematics using Visio or available CAD system
• Provide real-time support for commissioned data systems to resolve problems in the field
• Maintain Boeing lab standards and reporting
• Analyze, review, and validate hardware and software for readiness
• Conduct research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability
• Specify and validate new transducers and applications
• Consults with team members, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions
• Lead team of technicians
• Work under consultative direction
• Trains and coaches others
• Manage inventories
• Enterprise engagement to standardize processes and procedures
• Assist Management in Lab Staffing and performance evaluations
• Potential travel to support flight testing

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
• 5+ years of engineering in ground/flight test engineering environments
• 5+ years of experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• 5+ years of experience with precision test and measurement devices
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering standards and procedures
• Willing to travel domestically or internationally as needed
• Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 7+ years of experience with planning, design, build, checkout, and commissioning of instrumentation and data acquisition systems

• Advanced understanding of sensor physics, time-division multiplex, data acquisition systems, telemetry, and calibration methods.
• Advanced electrical design knowledge
• Experience with electronic system level down to component trouble shooting and repair.
• Experience supporting military flight test programs
• Experience leading a lab environment
• Experience with L3, SAFRAN, or TELETRONICS data acquisition systems
• Experience with IADS visualization tools
• Experience in C, Python, and Linux
• Experience in NIST traceable calibration systems and applications
• Experience authoring calibration procedures

 

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

 

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: $135,150-$182-850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 22, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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 and/or 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.