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The Boeing Company is looking for an Associate Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Instrumentation) to join our team in Patuxent River, MD - the position is located at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
The successful candidate will work as part of the test team consisting of engineers and technicians supporting flight test instrumentation activities on the V-22 Flight Test program. Note - occasional short-term travel is possible supporting offsites at remote locations or aboard navy ships.
Our team is looking for an associate level Instrumentation Engineer with experience working with aircraft instrumentation systems.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develops simple test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition needed to perform the test and minimize risk
- Designs component and sub-assembly level hardware or software and uses analytical tools to verify the design
- Assists in the coordinating and manufacture and assembly of test hardware
- Reviews test data for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer
- Alerts senior engineers of off-nominal data
- Works with technicians to facilitate engineering requirements
- Troubleshooting Instrumentation systems onboard A/C as required
- Coordinates with engineering teams to meet test requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- 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
- Experience working within test instrumentation and/or methods
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Instrumentation Data or Test Recording Systems
- Experience with Analog/Digital Signal Processing
- Experience in the production of Electrical Schematics
- Experience troubleshooting data system/sensor anomalies
- Experience utilizing analysis tools
- Experience with AUTOCAD , familiarity with TTCWare
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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:
Level 1: $76,500-$103,500
Level 2: $90,950-$123,050
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 08, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or a directly related equivalent degree
- Experience working with test instrumentation and/or test methods
- U.S. person status under 22 C.F.R. §120.62
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance; interim and/or final clearance required after starting
- Experience with instrumentation data or test recording systems
- Experience with analog/digital signal processing
- Experience producing electrical schematics
- Experience troubleshooting data system or sensor anomalies
- Experience using analysis tools
- Experience with AutoCAD and familiarity with TTCWare
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