F/A-18 and EA-18G Flight Test Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

F/A-18 and EA-18G Flight Test Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Company:
The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking an F/A-18 and EA-18G Flight Test Engineer based out of Patuxent River, MD. This role will direct maintenance activity and control configuration on one or more F/A-18 and/or EA-18G flight test aircraft.

This position is primarily 1st shift; periodic shift change and domestic travel are required to support test program objectives.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Mid-Level F/A-18 and EA-18G Flight Test Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support pre-flight briefs, and post-flight debriefs
• Brief test pilots on aircraft configuration, weight & balance, maintenance activity, and changes since last flight at each pre-flight brief
• Provide real-time support and monitoring of test flights
• Write flight reports for each test flight supported
• Coordinate with test team personnel, project engineers, maintenance, and US Navy customer
• Act as a Liaison between engineering test team and maintenance personnel to accomplish required maintenance and reconfiguration for testing
• Create and issue timely and accurate paperwork to ensure proper and safe test aircraft configuration to support scheduled flight and ground tests
• Conduct effective work program meetings to discuss required work on assigned aircraft, modifications, test schedules, configuration, etc.
• Assist the Test Conductor with preparation for, and conduct of, F/A-18 and/or EA-18G test flights

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
• Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in flight test
• Experience with F-18 Aircraft
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
• Programming and/or Database management experience
• Active U.S. secret or higher security clearance

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 & Travel:

This position is primarily 1st shift; however, periodic shift change and domestic travel are required to support test 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 for Associate level (Level 2): $85,850 - $116,150

Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3): $102,000 - $138,000

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Bachelor's 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 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

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