Description
Boeing Phantom Works is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer to support proprietary activities in Las Vegas, NV. The individual selected for this position will serve as a Test Conductor on a test team charged with integrating, testing, and evaluating state-of-the-art technologies.
Responsibilities include test planning, test technique development, test card generation, test execution, data review and analysis, and test reporting associated with test campaigns for critical customer-directed technology maturation.
Key responsibilities:
- Apply knowledge of test and evaluation processes and methods to all phases of test campaigns from planning to reporting
- Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatable, effective, and efficient tests
- Identify and mitigate technical and safety risks during test planning process
- Define instrumentation and test article configuration requirements needed to perform tests
- Break down ambiguous requirements into testable and measurable objectives
- Coordinate test requirements with responsible engineers from both internal and external customers
- Develop detailed test plans, test procedures, and test cards
- Plan and conduct test planning working group meetings, technical and safety review boards, and test readiness reviews
- Rapidly acquire knowledge of normal and emergency procedures, operating limitations, and systems operation
- Document operating limitations and recommend changes to technical publications
- Brief test team and execute tests in various environments including control room settings
- Debrief test events and incorporate lessons learned into future test activities
- Prepare and publish test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements
- Present test results internally and participate in anomaly resolution
- Train new test conductors and flight test engineers
The position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement. A minimum of 5 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience is also required.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Ability to engage in cross-discipline technical discussions as related to maintaining a disciplined test and evaluation approach
- Working knowledge of typical aircraft subsystems including avionics and mission systems
- Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and other technical documentation for application to test planning and troubleshooting
- Ability to effectively communicate and interface with industry and government personnel from various engineering, manufacturing, and operations disciplines
- Capable of working in environments with ambiguous requirements, unique operational challenges, and limited oversight
- Ability to work independently, implement general guidance, and train / mentor less experienced test team members
- Experience with Boeing tactical aircraft test and evaluation processes and procedures
- Experience with all elements of the AFTC test planning method and T/SRB process
- Strong MS Office application skills
The salary range for this position is $111,350-$150,650 per year. Benefits include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, 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.