Structures Test & Evaluation Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate)

Structures Test & Evaluation Engineer (EntryLevel or Associate)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing is seeking a Structures Test & Evaluation Engineer to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Berkeley MO. The STR capability supports structural mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA) Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by engaging in test conceptualization test design test implementation and test conduct for Boeing products.

As part of this team you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs such as T7A and MQ25A and support our legacy programs like F15 and F/A18 into the future. The STR team supports tests ranging from material testing airframe component testing to fullscale static and fatigue testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure have excellent all around communication skills leadership interpersonal organizational skills and be very detail oriented. There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for structural and mechanical test design and test operations that solve challenging engineering problems.

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

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; entrylevel and associate level Structures Test & Evaluation Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide support to a test program under direction of senior lab engineers and management

• Gather test requirements develop test procedures design and analyze test fixtures oversee the fabrication and setup of the tests and is part of the team that leads in the test conduct phase

• Coordinate with the business partner team members shop (touchlabor) personnel and other support personnel

• Excel in the areas of structural design and analysis concepts including test techniques and advanced hydraulic operations to design test fixtures and organize test operations

• Exhibit a growing knowledge of mechanical aptitude which includes an understanding of 2D design drawings and manufacturability producibility and reliability of test hardware designs

• Apply and gain knowledge with GD&T best practices to ensure first time quality

• Great communication skills and able to work with various integrated and crossfunctional teams

• Work with a test team throughout the structural test design fabrication test integration and test conduct lifecycle

• Integrate test fixture assemblies per design best practices Boeing safety requirements and customer requirements

• Track Document and produce internal test reports on assigned testing projects

• Work with lab personnel to lead efforts to troubleshoot test fixtures test equipment instrumentation and test article issues

• Present data to internal teams and business partners during design process reviews and test readiness reviews

• Analyze test data to ensure test readiness and data validity

• Conduct research in test technologies to improve lab efficiency and capability

• Interface with other members of project or program teams management and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions

• Contribute to decisions that aid future direction of the Boeing Structures Testing capability across the Boeing Enterprise

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

• Experience working with computer aided design such as CATIA Solidworks or Siemens NX

• Experience with 2D & 3D design with some knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing GD&T

• Experience with structural testing mechanical testing and/or flight testing

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 2: 1 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• A currently active U.S. Secret Clearance

• 2 years of experience with 3D Design software such as Siemens NX SolidWorks and/or CATIA

• 2 years of Experience with lab hydraulic control and power systems

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Aerospace or Civil Engineering

• Experience conducting structural stress analysis on 3D part designs for use in test applications

• 2 years of experience designing implementing and conducting structural or mechanical lab testing

• 2 years of experience directly supporting flight/lab test operations or similar environment

• 2 years of experience with instrumentation and/or data acquisition systems

• 2 years of Experience with precision test measurement devices and sensor selection

• 2 years of Experience with lab hydraulic control and power systems: servos actuators load cylinders manifolds

• Experience with sensors including accelerometers strain gages thermocouples load cells and LVDT/Temposonic devices

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 for EntryLevel (Level 1): $68000 $92000

Summary Pay Range for Associate (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 a safetysensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.

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.

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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