Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing is seeking an Entry Level F-15 Flight Test Operations Engineer to function as a member of a high-performance Test and Evaluation engineering team. This position will support F-15 tactical fighter aircraft flight test activities on-site at the United Stated Air Force installation at Eglin AFB, FL.

The principal focus of this position will be the testing of new electronics, avionics, sensors, weapon/armament systems, and system software upgrades on all variants of F-15 aircraft (F-15C, F-15E, F-15EX, and export versions). This position will require an extensive amount of each work day working hands-on with F-15 flight test aircraft performing systems operational checkouts, integration verifications, and solving system problems aligned with specific development test objectives.

Daily responsibilities will include planning, communicating, coordinating, and implementing complex ground and flight test activities. Direct and frequent interaction will be required across multiple engineering groups, technical teams, and program managers.

The primary function of this position will require operating a variety of aircraft sensors and weapon systems from the ground and in the cockpit while on the flightline, as well as, involvement in providing engineering expertise as part of large test aircraft upgrade modifications. You will assist with configuring the F-15 aircraft properly for each flight test mission, will help guide USAF Test Pilots in how to implement the test missions in flight, and will work closely with aircraft maintenance technicians to assist them with questions about the new systems under development.

If selected, you will be personally involved in a wide variety of different advanced technologies being integrated onto F-15 fighter aircraft, and function within a work environment where innovative problem solving is embraced. Additionally, you will be provided with self-paced on-site training and structured experiences to aid in becoming a Subject Matter Expert on a variety of aircraft systems – ranging from onboard radar systems, electronic jammers, onboard computing systems, radar and IR guided missiles, GPS and laser guided ground attack weapons, satellite navigation/communication systems, and encrypted aircraft data networks.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for……apply now! Eglin AFB is located in the panhandle of Northwest Florida – less than 10 miles from world-class white sand beaches, water sports, and other outdoor activities along the Gulf Coast.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Aircraft configuration planning, on-aircraft audits, and records keeping

• Assisting with test point documentation and tracking

• Assisting with the creation of test mission profiles

• Assisting with writing and reviewing aircrew flight cards

• Attending aircrew pre/post mission briefings

• Providing real-time technical support during test flights from a ground control facility

• Writing various technical results reports

• Performing on-aircraft system checkouts

• Performing on-aircraft engineering mission assurance checks

• Performing on-aircraft troubleshooting of experimental systems for anomaly investigations and resolution

• Performing post mission video reviews

• Working outside in all types of weather conditions will be required

• Attendance and participation in Program Review and Planning meetings

• Attendance and participation in USAF mandated flight test review boards

• Assisting with aircraft Mission Planning (JMPS) and pre-mission Data Module programming

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Occasional off-site support for meetings and deployed flight testing will be required (primarily to St. Louis, Holloman AFB, and Nellis AFB).

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics by the end of Aug. 2023

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Have or have held an active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months

• Highest level of U.S. Security Clearance held in the past 24 months

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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:

This position is for 1st shift

Duties will occasionally require working temporary non-standard labor schedules (early mornings, late evenings) as needed to support flight test activities.

Must be physically capable of climbing a vertical F-15 boarding ladder, and twisting/bending in order to enter/exit the F-15 cockpit.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $64,600 – $87,400

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 1

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6L9BI1 (689)

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Creating the world’s most innovative aerospace products and services requires a diverse and inclusive global team. We know that every teammate brings something uniquely valuable to Boeing, and that we can make the world better, together. Join us.