Senior Special Test Equipment Project Engineer

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El Segundo, CA, USA
In-Office
177K-239K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Leads special test equipment projects across commercial and government programs. Coordinates cross-functional teams, manages scope, schedules, costs, risks, issues, opportunities, and project baselines, and oversees test hardware, software, and system integration. Develops test methods, resolves operational anomalies, prepares cost estimates, drives change initiatives, reports performance, and leads lessons-learned activities. The role is fully onsite in El Segundo, California and supports mission-critical aerospace testing.
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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.
Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Senior Special Test Equipment Project Engineer to join the Special Test Equipment (STE) team in El Segundo, CA.
This Project Engineer will be assigned to multiple programs (both commercial and government) and projects. They will lead their team through the design and delivery of test hardware, software, and systems to meet program test requirements. Serving as the focal point for STE resources; the engineer drives anomaly resolution during STE operations and oversees the integration of both recurring and non-recurring engineering into test system designs.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Cross-functional coordination within BT&E and collaboration with other Space Mission Systems stakeholders to ensure successful STE development and mission-critical test support
  • Schedule development and execution through metrics development and reporting
  • Management of Risks, Issues, and Opportunities (RIO)
  • Utilizes project management best practices to standardize workflows and develop the team's project management capabilities
  • Reviews critical procedures to identify potential problems and resolve issues
  • Oversees the integration of new design and manufacturing techniques into test hardware/system designs
  • Analyzes processes for potential improvements and recommends associated changes
  • Develops standard policies for post-test activity
  • Works with the enterprise test and engineering group to standardize evaluation techniques
  • Lead others in the development of standard test methods and processes and applies advanced test technologies to create or improve test methods
  • Cost estimating: prepares Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) proposals and presents to internal management and external customer
  • Formulates expectations for test data for new or unique tests
  • Leads change initiatives by assessing stakeholder impact, creating communication, adoption plans, tracking post-change adoption and outcomes
  • Establishes and maintains project baselines for scope, schedule, cost, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), documents assumptions and approvals, and manages controlled changes with variance analysis and leadership reporting
  • Facilitates structured lessons-learned sessions, producing actionable reports, and tracks implementation of improvements and realized benefits

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
  • Ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
  • 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
  • 10+ years of experience working with MS Office Suite, such as Word, Excel and MS Project
  • 10+ years of experience leading and partnering with cross-functional teams, involving key stakeholder relationship management
  • 5+ years of experience in Program Management including cost, schedule, and technical environment
  • Completed formal training in project management
  • Experience performing quantitative and qualitative analyses, problem-solving, and making independent decisions
  • Experience in a role that required strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively brief and collaborate with various stakeholders, including management, program offices, and military personnel
  • Knowledge of test processes and methodologies (functional, integration, system, regression, and acceptance testing)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • An active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification
  • Experience developing special test equipment or custom instrumentation to support complex test requirements
  • Experience with satellite systems
  • 5+ years of directly overseeing test or engineering teams

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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: $176,800 - $239,200
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 16, 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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
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

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance requiring U.S. citizenship; interim and/or final Top Secret clearance required after starting
  • Ability to obtain program access requiring U.S. citizenship
  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or directly related equivalent qualification
  • 10 or more years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
  • 10 or more years of experience leading and partnering with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships
  • 5 or more years of program management experience involving cost, schedule, and technical environments
  • Formal training in project management
  • Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis, problem-solving, and independent decision-making
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including briefing and collaborating with management, program offices, and military personnel
  • Knowledge of functional, integration, system, regression, and acceptance testing processes and methodologies
  • Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Project Management Professional certification or equivalent project management certification
  • Experience developing special test equipment or custom instrumentation for complex test requirements
  • Experience with satellite systems
  • 5 or more years of experience directly overseeing test or engineering teams

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • 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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