Flight Termination System (FTS) Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

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St. Charles, MO, USA
In-Office
85K-171K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Develops, tests, analyzes, and certifies Flight Termination Systems for weapons flight test programs. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with RCC standards and contractual requirements, identifying system components and test methods, designing test fixtures, analyzing qualification testing, preparing compliance documentation, coordinating with range safety and program stakeholders, supporting earned value tracking, and traveling to alternate test sites. Variable shifts may be required. The role requires aerospace engineering experience, U.S. Person status, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is seeking a Flight Termination System (FTS) Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior) to support multiple weapons flight test programs based out of St. Charles, MO
This position may require travel (short term or long-term DTA- Domestic Temporary Assignment) in support of testing to alternate test sites. This position is for 1st shift; however, variable shifts including day, evening, nights and weekends may be required to support program objectives.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with others to develop and deploy Flight Termination Systems in support of weapons flight test programs
  • Ensure compliance with all FTS requirements, including RCC-319, RCC-324, Contractual Requirements, etc
  • Identify required products, systems, components, and materials for FTS system
  • Determine test artifacts and methods for demonstrating compliance at the component and system level
  • Design and implement test fixtures to verify component performance
  • Performing analysis of qualification testing and generating documentation demonstrating system compliance
  • Closely partner with Range Safety Officers, Customer Program Offices, Program Leadership, Subject Matter Experts, and other stakeholders to obtain FTS System Certification for flight
  • Provide inputs to Earned Value Management for tracking progress on work packages
  • Ability to travel and support flight testing on an as needed basis

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 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
  • Experienced with engineering in the aerospace industry

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience designing special test equipment for flight programs and supporting proposals
  • Experience with flight test, flight operations, or system test

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 2: $85,000-$115,000
Level 3: $103,700-$140,300
Level 4: $126,650-$171,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 13, 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related equivalent qualification
  • Experience with engineering in the aerospace industry
  • U.S. Person status as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; interim U.S. Secret clearance is required before start and final U.S. Secret clearance is required after start
  • Three or more years of related work experience for Level 3
  • Five or more years of related work experience for Level 4
  • Experience designing special test equipment for flight programs and supporting proposals
  • Experience with flight test, flight operations, or system test

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  • Retirement Support — Boeing says most nonunion employees receive a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of pay with immediate vesting. Eligible employees may also qualify for a student-loan-related 401(k) match feature.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical offerings include preventive care, doctor visits, hospital care, prescription drugs, and behavioral health services, alongside dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance. This breadth is consistently described across Boeing’s published benefits materials.
  • Parental & Family Support — Eligible employees are offered 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave. Adoption and surrogacy assistance are also described, subject to program limits and eligibility rules.

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