Test & Evaluation Technical Services Specialist - Space Systems Lab (Experienced or Senior)

Job Description

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The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Test & Evaluation Technical Services Specialist – Space Systems Lab (SSL) to join our team in Taft, CA. The selected candidate will integrate Prop Test execution requirements and resources to conduct pressure testing and clean room operations. This role will mainly collaborate with the SSL Leadership & Prop Test Manager, Prop Test engineering, and internal/external customers.

There could be possible travel associated with this role based on business needs.

BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior level Test & Evaluation Technical Services Specialist.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate with others to plan product testing, estimate test support requirements and ensure availability of test equipment, materials, fixtures and vehicles
• Monitor test progress and test configuration/instrumentation; ensure configuration of test article/facility is returned to pre-test condition
• Develop, create, and maintain documentation that supports regulatory requirements
• Gather data as requested in support of long-range planning and forecasting
• Support the development and tracking of performance metrics, tracks trends, and works with leadership to develop actions plans
• Aid in development of a test execution plan that includes resource allocation, top level schedule that tracks usage of equipment and floor space, test support requirements, and near or long-term program milestones
• Improve overall communication and collaboration through a communication plan that provides status of current test and cleaning activities in relation to supporting upcoming test activities
• Support the development, creation, and maintenance of test and cleaning documentation that supports test execution and cleaning requirements
• Track current and upcoming test phases to status cleaning and testing activities to meet program need dates
• Coordinate/collaborate with propulsion test management and engineers daily
• Work under general direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience performing propulsion testing in any of the following regimes: propulsion systems, pressure and fluid systems, and vacuum systems
• 3+ years of experience in project management and the ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to pass an annual propellant and Self Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) physical and training for both category I and IV SCAPE operations
• Willing to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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)
• Experience as a lead or supervisor
• Propellant and chemical handing/storage requirements
• Experience with precision cleaning of hardware

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 experienced level: $59,500 – $80,500

Summary pay range for senior level: $68,000 - $92,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 16, 2025

Export Control Requirements: If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person“ (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person not 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.  A final Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with a Counterintelligence Polygraph 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.