F-15 Flight Test Operations Engineer

F-15 Flight Test Operations Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E)​ is seeking a recent college graduate, or person with 1-2 years of experience, to join our high-performance engineering team on-site at the Eglin AFB, FL as an F-15 Flight Test Operations Engineer. The primary function of this position will involve providing engineering technical expertise to the United States Air Force in support of F-15 aircraft flight test activities. The principal focus of this position will be the testing of new electronics, avionics, sensors, weapon/armament systems, and system software upgrades on multiple variants of F-15 aircraft (F-15C, F-15E, F-15EX, and export versions).  This position will require sitting in the cockpit of F-15 flight test aircraft performing complex engineering focused ground tests, systems operational checkouts, integration verifications, and troubleshooting of system problems aligned with specific development test objectives.  Daily responsibilities will include planning, communicating, coordinating, and executing all aspects of the ground and flight test activities.  Direct and frequent interaction will be required across multiple engineering groups, technical teams, and program managers.  Additionally, you will assist with configuring the F-15 aircraft systems properly for each flight test mission, will help guide USAF Test Pilots in how to execute 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 advanced technologies being integrated onto F-15 fighter aircraft within a work environment where innovative problem solving is embraced.  Successful applicants 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.  The duties of this position are well suited for individuals who are interested in large amounts of professional responsibility, hands-on engineering, and leading the planning and execution of technical tasks.   If this sounds like the type of opportunity you would enjoy please 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 exciting outdoor activities along the Gulf Coast.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry-Level and Associate F-15 Flight Test Operations Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• 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

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

• Working temporary non-standard labor schedules (early mornings, late evenings) as needed to support flight test activities

• 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

• Occasional off-site support for meetings and deployed flight testing will be required (primarily to St. Louis, Holloman AFB, and Nellis AFB).

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

• Willing to work variable shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with tactical or fighter aircraft

• Experience in electronics development

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.

Shift:

This position is primarily for 1st shift, but candidate must be willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime.

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 Entry-Level (Level 1): $68,000 - $92,000

Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): $79,900 - $108,100

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 and/or final U.S. 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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