Test Engineer - Spacecraft Fluid Systems (Experienced or Senior)

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Experienced or Senior Test Engineer - Spacecraft Fluid Systems (Level 3 or 4) to join our team in Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

The PT&L capability within the SI&WS division supports Production, Test, and Launch engineering activities on BDS products. This role will support Test Engineering on the CST-100 Starliner program, and be responsible for test engineering activities across the lifecycle of the vehicle. This work ranges from test procedure authoring to verify vehicle/mission requirements, hands-on test execution on the Starliner spacecraft, task leading of hazardous propellant operations, and providing on-console or in-person engineering support of the fluids subsystems during launch and landing events.

This is an exciting role that will immerse you within the Starliner program and give you the opportunity to closely support human spaceflight!

Position Responsibilities:   

• Performs test engineering activities, including test procedure authoring and execution on spacecraft systems to achieve test, verification, and vehicle production objectives. Subsystems include propulsion, environmental controls & life support, thermal controls, landing & recovery, and structural & mechanical.

• Commodity servicing to support Starliner missions including hypergolic propellants, high pressure gas, and thermal control fluid.

• Develops and executes steps to perform component removals, replacement, and re-test on systems that contain hypergolic propellants.

• Troubleshoots ground support equipment and flight hardware to document and resolve non-conformances

• Leak and functional testing of spacecraft fluid systems.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

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 

• 3+ years of test execution activities on aerospace vehicles

• 3+ years of test procedure authoring experience

• Experience operating high-pressure pneumatic equipment, including to pressurize flight hardware (ask in prescreen)

• Willing to work overtime and off shift operations, including 2nd and 3rd shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 6+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience loading hypergolic propellants or performing other test related operations on hypergol contaminated propellant systems

• Current or previous non-Destructive Test (NDT) Leak Test certification

• Current or previous SCAPE/SAR certification

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
 

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 and 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.

Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $97,750 - $132,250

Senior (Level 4) Summary pay range: $119,850 - $162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 23, 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.

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.