F-15 Flight Test Operations Engineer Entry-Level or Associate

F15 Flight Test Operations Engineer (EntryLevel or Associate)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a recent college graduate or person with 12 years of experience to join our highperformance engineering team onsite at the Eglin AFB FL as an F15 Flight Test Operations Engineer. The primary function of this position will involve providing engineering technical expertise to the United States Air Force in support of F15 aircraft flight test activities.The principal focus of this position will be the testing of new electronics avionics sensors weapon/armament systems and system software upgrades on multiple variants of F15 aircraft (F15C F15E F15EX and export versions). This position will require sitting in the cockpit of F15 flight test aircraft performing complex engineering focused ground tests systems operational checkouts integration verifications and troubleshooting of system problems aligned with specific development test objectives. Daily responsibilities will include planning communicating coordinating and executing all aspects of the ground and flight test activities. Direct and frequent interaction will be required across multiple engineering groups technical teams and program managers. Additionally you will assist with configuring the F15 aircraft systems properly for each flight test mission will help guide USAF Test Pilots in how to execute the test missions in flight and will work closely with aircraft maintenance technicians to assist them with questions about the new systems under development.

If selected you will be personally involved in a wide variety of advanced technologies being integrated onto F15 fighter aircraft within a work environment where innovative problem solving is embraced. Successful applicants will be provided with selfpaced onsite training and structured experiences to aid in becoming a Subject Matter Expert on a variety of aircraft systems ranging from onboard radar systems electronic jammers onboard computing systems radar and IR guided missiles GPS and laser guided ground attack weapons satellite navigation/communication systems and encrypted aircraft data networks. The duties of this position are well suited for individuals who are interested in large amounts of professional responsibility handson engineering and leading the planning and of technical tasks. If this sounds like the type of opportunity you would enjoy please apply now! Eglin AFB is located in the panhandle of Northwest Florida less than 10 miles from worldclass white sand beaches water sports and other exciting outdoor activities along the Gulf Coast.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including EntryLevel and Associate F15 Flight Test Operations Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Aircraft configuration planning onaircraft audits and records keeping

• Assisting with test point documentation and tracking

• Assisting with the creation of test mission profiles

• Assisting with writing and reviewing aircrew flight cards

• Attending aircrew pre/post mission briefings

• Providing realtime technical support during test flights from a ground control facility

• Writing various technical results reports

• Performing onaircraft system checkouts

• Performing onaircraft engineering mission assurance checks

• Performing onaircraft troubleshooting of experimental systems for anomaly investigations and resolution

• Performing post mission video reviews

• Working outside in all types of weather conditions will be required

• Must be physically capable of climbing a vertical F15 boarding ladder and twisting/bending in order to enter/exit the F15 cockpit

• Working temporary nonstandard labor schedules (early mornings late evenings) as needed to support flight test activities

• Attendance and participation in Program Review and Planning meetings

• Attendance and participation in USAF mandated flight test review boards

• Assisting with aircraft Mission Planning (JMPS) and premission Data Module programming

• Occasional offsite support for meetings and deployed flight testing will be required (primarily to St. Louis Holloman AFB and Nellis AFB).

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

• Willing to work variable shifts including weekends holidays and overtime

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with tactical or fighter aircraft

• Experience in electronics development

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is primarily for 1st shift but candidate must be willing to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime.

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 for EntryLevel (Level 1: $68000 $92000

Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2: $79900 $108100

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

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 PostStart is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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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