Entry-Level or Associate Test Engineer

Entry-Level or Associate Test Engineer

Company:
The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) is currently looking for an Entry-Level or Associate Test Engineers to join the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC3) team located in Huntsville, AL.

Boeing Huntsville has multi-year contracts to develop, manufacture, and test the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile seeker and future improvements. These contracts are driving significant, long-term growth for the PAC-3 engineering team on the Huntsville campus.

Key responsibilities include test planning, configuration control, test conduct, as well as data collection and analysis to assure product safety, performance, and certification during all testing.

Shift Work Statement: This position is for a B or C Shift.

• B Shift: M-Th; 4x10 - Starts at 4pm
• C Shift: F/Sa/Su; 3x12 - Starts at 6am
• Shifts may be eligible for a shift differential and subject to availability

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads test planning, procedures and test equipment/software to ensure company products and services comply with customer, regulatory, and company requirements
• Architects, designs and develops instrumentation data systems
• Integrates test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements that encompass the full spectrum of testing
• Analyzes, reviews and validates test data
• Prepare and publishes instrumentation reports as required
• Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability
• Primary interface with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement instrumentation engineering solutions
• Mentors and develops instrumentation engineering team
• Review and apply real-time test anomaly troubleshooting and resolution of issues encountered during testing and operation. Research emerging technologies for potential applications to meet projected requirements.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• Experience with open and closed loop feedback control systems (e.g. sequencing, ladder logic, PLC, PID) including custom software utilization (e.g. LabView, Linux, C++, Visual Basic), control system theory, test fail safe techniques, system optimization techniques and/or compensation techniques
• Experience with transducer and sensor physics with the ability to make hardware and system selections appropriate to measure various physical phenomena
• Experience with data acquisition system attributes (e.g. range, accuracy, frequency responses, bandwidth) to define characteristics of measurements to be recorded
• Ability to follow and evaluate test procedures
• Understanding of mechanical design and the ability to decipher engineering drawings
• Experience working in an Electronic Component or systems integration lab test environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with creating and implementing overall Test Equipment Design Strategies.
• Experience in making recommendations for technological investments.
• Experience with National Instrument's Lab-View and Test-Stand software.
• Experience with the support development of automated test equipment, generate drawings, and support hardware fabrication, integration, and testing.
• Understanding of circuits (PCBA) and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with common electrical test equipment (DMM, OSCOPE, Power Supplies)
• Knowledge of CCA (Circuit Card Assembly) Production Test Equipment (Flying Probe, ESS, Functional Test, Thermal, Vibe, Etc.)

Typical Education/Experience:

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

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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): $68,000 - $92,000

Associate (Level 2): $79,900 - $108,100

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 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 2 (United States of America)

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