Boeing

F/A-18 & EA-18G Flight Test Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Boeing$90K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science or Computer Science
  • 1+ years in preparing and coordinating technical documentation
  • 1+ years interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
  • 3+ years related experience or equivalent education (for Level 3)
  • Experience with flight test or operations, preferably with F-18 Aircraft
  • Programming and/or Database management skills
  • Active U.S. secret or higher security clearance (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Support pre-flight briefs and post-flight debriefs
  • Brief test pilots on aircraft specifics and recent changes
  • Provide real-time support and monitoring of test flights
  • Write detailed flight reports for each test conducted
  • Coordinate with test personnel, engineers, and maintenance teams
  • Serve as a liaison between engineering and maintenance teams
  • Create and issue precise paperwork for safe aircraft configuration
  • Assist the Test Conductor in flight preparation and execution

Benefits

  • Health insurance options available
  • Flexible and health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time off options
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement
  • Relocation assistance based on eligibility
Full Job Description
F/A-18 & EA-18G Flight Test Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Position Responsibilities:
  • Support pre-flight briefs, and post-flight debriefs
  • Brief test pilots on aircraft configuration, weight & balance, maintenance activity, and changes since last flight at each pre-flight brief
  • Provide real-time support and monitoring of test flights
  • Write flight reports for each test flight supported
  • Coordinate with test team personnel, project engineers, maintenance, and US Navy customer
  • Act as a Liaison between engineering test team and maintenance personnel to accomplish required maintenance and reconfiguration for testing
  • Create and issue timely and accurate paperwork to ensure proper and safe test aircraft configuration to support scheduled flight and ground tests
  • Conduct effective work program meetings to discuss required work on assigned aircraft, modifications, test schedules, configuration, etc.
  • Assist the Test Conductor with preparation for, and conduct of, F/A-18 and/or EA-18G test flights


Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 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
  • 1+ years of experience preparing and coordinating technical documentation (engineering drawings, specifications, statements of work)
  • 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design)


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience with flight test, flight operations, or system test
  • Experience with F-18 Aircraft
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
  • Programming and/or Database management experience
  • Active U.S. secret or higher security clearance


Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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:

Level 2: $90,950-$123,050

Level 3: $111,350-$150,650

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:
This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

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