The Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Engineer will support flight tests by designing test hardware and systems troubleshooting instrumentation and analyzing test data under senior staff guidance.

Job Description
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The Boeing Company is seeking a Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Engineer. This position will support the flight test team by developing and operating flight instrumentation electro/mechanical design solutions of varying complexity. This position is based in Berkeley Missouri and may require travel (short term or DTA- Domestic Temporary Assignment) in support of testing to alternate test sites (e.g. Pax River NAS; China Lake NAS; Eglin AFB; Nellis AFB; Edwards AFB; etc.).
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry-Level or Associate Level Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:

• Work under guidance of senior staff
• Design test hardware software and systems to achieve test requirements. Identify required products systems components materials and manufacturing processes / technologies
• Generate electrical schematics using AutoCAD
• Coordinate system fabrication integration modification setup checkout and teardown
• Receive test requirements and determines test methods
• Obtain flight clearances from the customer for installed configurations
• Troubleshoot and resolve instrumentation system transducer and test-related problems
• Analyze review and validate test data to ensure flight test instrumentation hardware and software readiness
• Conduct research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability
• Interface with project / program team members management and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions
• Perform functions as required to ensure flight instrumentation system readiness and data validity
• Willing to travel and support flight testing on an as needed basis

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Willing to travel domestically as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 2: 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Have or have held an active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months
• Experience with planning operation and troubleshooting of instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Experience with precision test and measurement devices
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience in an integration lab and/or ground/flight test environment
• Experience with flight test flight operations or system test
• Experience with previous internships andor research and development projects

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.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Shift:
This role is primarily first shift; however there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.
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 Entry-Level (Level 1): $71400 - $96600
Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): $85000 - $115000
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 25 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.