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The Boeing team is seeking an Entry-Level Mission Systems Test Engineer to work at Eglin AFB, FL as part of a Boeing Test & Evaluation engineering team performing on-site F-15 tactical fighter aircraft flight test activities.

Principal responsibilities will include performing and coordinating the integration, evaluation, and verification of new electronics/avionics, aircraft sensors, weapon/armament systems, and software operating system upgrades on all variants of F-15 aircraft (F-15C, F-15E, F-15EX, and export versions).

Daily activities will include planning, communicating, coordinating, and executing complex test activities including the performance of root-cause analysis/troubleshooting to identify and sort actual problems from non-problems. Direct and frequent interaction will be required across multiple engineering groups and technical teams. This position will require working closely with United States Air Force (USAF) personnel to assist with the new systems under development and daily flight test missions.

If selected, you will be routinely involved in a wide variety of different and interesting projects and advanced technology systems being integrated onto F-15 fighter aircraft. These test programs will allow you to get hands-on with cutting edge technology where innovative problem solving is embraced. Additionally, you will be provided with self-paced on-site training, and structured hands-on experience, to aid in becoming a Subject Matter Expert on a variety of aircraft systems – which can range anywhere from onboard radar systems, to electronic jammers, onboard computing systems, radar and IR guided missiles, control systems, jet engines, satellite navigation/communication systems, and encrypted aircraft data networks.

You will also be provided with opportunities to develop new Data Analysis applications based on Machine Learning and Digital system performance models to aid in the automation and evaluation of these systems. If this sounds like the experience you have been looking for……apply now! Eglin AFB is located in the panhandle of Northwest Florida – less than 10 miles from the white sand beaches, water sports, and other outdoor activities of the Gulf Coast.

An understanding of digital representations of alphanumeric data is an asset (MIL-STD-1553 data bus and MIL-STD-1760 weapon interface protocols). The applicant must be self-motivated, dependable, have outstanding written and oral communication skills, and exhibit excellent interpersonal/team participation skills.

Position Responsibilities:

• Aircraft test configuration planning and records keeping
• Writing and reviewing test plan documents
• Assisting with test point selection, execution planning, and status tracking for specific test missions
• Assisting with test mission resource selections and coordination (targets, ranges, airspace, stores, weapons, etc)
• Assisting with the creation of test mission flight profiles and test pass setup requirements
• Assisting with short and long range flight test mission schedule coordination
• Writing and reviewing test mission aircrew flight cards
• Attending and providing technical information at aircrew pre/post mission briefings
• Providing real-time technical support during test flights from a ground control facility
• Writing and submitting test item Problem Reports and participating in adjudication reviews/meetings
• Writing various technical results reports to document test results and program activities
• Performing on-aircraft system checkouts, mission media prep, and media loading/downloading
• Performing on-aircraft troubleshooting of experimental systems for anomaly investigations and resolution
• Performing post-mission data analysis and test point scoring
• Performing/supporting Test Program Management tasks: hosting meetings, milestone tracking, equipment tracking, coordinating test activities, creating and briefing weekly test execution metrics, etc
• Reporting program execution status at weekly Customer meetings and generating program tracking metrics
• Attendance and participation in Program Review meetings (ITT, PMR, TPWG; Road Map, Executive Reviews, etc.)
• Attendance and participation in flight test review boards (CCB, ATR/SB, HRB, FTRR, etc.)
• Reviewing and making inputs into Mission Planning and pre-mission Data Module programming (JMPS, DTM, DRMM systems)

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Occasional off-site support for meetings and deployed flight testing will also be required (primarily to St. Louis, Holloman AFB, and Nellis AFB).

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry by June 2023

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Have or have held an active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months
• Highest level U.S. security clearance you currently hold or have held in the past 24 months

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift. Duties will occasionally require working temporary non-standard labor schedules (early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and/or holidays) as needed to support flight test activities.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $ 66,300 - $ 89,700

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.