Test & Evaluation Lead

Boeing Phantom Works is seeking a Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer to support proprietary activities in Las Vegas NV. The individual selected for this position will serve as the T&E Lead of a test team charged with integrating, testing, and evaluating state-of-the-art technologies. Responsibilities include oversight of test planning, test technique development, test execution, data review / analysis, and test reporting associated with test campaigns for critical customer-directed technology maturation.

Note: Primarily 1st shift. However, off-shift work and time away from home will be required on a regular basis.

Position Responsibilities:

• Apply in-depth knowledge of test and evaluation processes and methods to lead multi-discipline test team through all phases of test campaigns from planning to reporting
• Ability to obtain and maintain test conductor qualification and instructor and evaluator ratings
• Maintain process surveillance to ensure compliance and adjudicate discrepancies
• Ensure test procedures are safe and personnel comply with all applicable safety protocols during operations
• Oversee development of new test methods to evaluate emerging technologies and implementations
• Review and approve detailed test plans, test procedures, and test cards to ensure safe and efficient data collection and overall technical adequacy
• Supervise preparation for technical / safety review boards and test readiness reviews
• Review and approve test reports to ensure decision-quality data delivered to customers
• Advocate and advise for testability during design of test hardware, software, and systems
• Represent test and evaluation interests in synthesis of system limitations, airworthiness assessments, and technical publications
• Provide guidance on data-driven investigation of complex test anomalies, off-nominal test results, and problem resolution
• Train new test conductors and flight test engineers

This position is expected to be 100% on site.

• 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
• 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

• At least 1 year experience in executing tests in a control room environment as a flight test engineer (FTE), test conductor (TC), and/or test director (TD)

• At least 1 year experience supervising planning and execution of complex tests and demonstrations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

• Ability to lead cross-discipline technical discussions as related to maintaining a disciplined test and evaluation approach (predict - test - validate)
• Working knowledge of typical aircraft subsystems including avionics and mission systems
• Ability to train others on interpretation of 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 leading a team in environments with ambiguous requirements, unique operational challenges, and limited oversight
• Ability to work independently as well as 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 (primarily MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access)

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process., Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required, This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we’ll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees’ Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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:

Level 4: $135,150-$182,850, No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.

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