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# Flight Test Lead

- **Company:** Boeing Company
- **Location:** Berkeley, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $126,650.0 - $171,350.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Data Systems, System Testing, Test Data, Test Scripts, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/flight-test-lead-berkeley-mo--f9b73ecd-98cb-44c6-a3c8-6a156c85ecf9

## About the Role

* Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
 * Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
 * 7+ years of experience working on flight test program, preferably as a flight test engineer, test conductor, and/or test director
 * 7+ years of experience with the principles of flight test OR experience directly supporting flight test operations
 * Experience supporting a military flight test program
 * 50+ missions as a Test Conductor/Test Director in a control room
 * Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time both domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

 * An active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
 * Experience authoring test plans and test cards in support of United States Air Force or United States Navy flight test programs
 * Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
 * Experience managing or coordinating test article configuration changes on a military fighter aircraft program, Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent, 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., This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

## Description

The successful candidate will provide leadership through coordination of the Flight Test Work Statement with the various functions and support groups in the BT&E, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), and customer organizations (including Flight Operations; Flight Test Operations; Instrumentation & Data Systems - Test Software & Telemetry, System Design & Development, System Design, Installation Design, and Operations; Fabrication and Assembly). Tasks include coordination of activities leading to the successful execution of a flight test program, such as coordinating program flight test requirements, coordinating data requirements, supporting the manufacturing and modification of a test vehicle, overseeing the planning of the flight test program, ensuring the preparation of the test team, and interfacing with the customer.

This position is primarily for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends and alternate shifts may be required to meet program objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

 * Plan and coordinate flight test mission requirements with responsible engineers from internal and external customers
 * Develop flight test and mission profiles, develop and publish test plans, create flight test cards, and manage test schedules
 * Identify and coordinate the availability of test ranges and facilities with company and government agencies
 * Establish test planning working groups, plan and conduct flight test readiness reviews, and conduct pre and posttest briefings
 * Conduct ground and flight tests in accordance with established test plans and procedures
 * Participate in post-test data evaluation and problem identification and resolution
 * Prepare and publish test summaries and test reports
 * Support Cost Account Manager (CAM) activities
 * Lead and prepare for remote site deployments
 * Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity
 * Apply lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures
 * Oversee preflight and post-test briefings with the flight test team
 * Formulate expectations for test data based on historical data
 * Lead test team training, track training/currency qualifications, and mentor team members
 * Work under minimal direction