Senior Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · Oklahoma City, OK

Senior Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer at Boeing, responsible for leading the development of test methods, configuration control, test conduct, and data analysis for aerospace platforms. Requires a BS in a STEM field and 15+ years of experience with instrumentation data systems in flight test, including experience with various sensors and calibration methods.

What you'd actually do

  1. Leads others in the development of standard test methods and processes and applies advanced test technologies to create or improve test methods
  2. Writes invention disclosures to protect Boeing Intellectual Property
  3. Prepares R&D proposals and presents to internal management and external customer
  4. Applies emerging industry technologies to develop test procedures
  5. Reviews critical procedures to identify potential problems and resolve issues

Skills

Required

  • 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
  • 15+ years of experience with instrumentation data systems in all phases of flight test (modification, execution, and refurbishment)
  • Experience working with Accelerometers, Pressure sensors, Temperature sensors, Force sensors, Strain gages, Position sensor and Flowmeters
  • Experience with calibration methods like regression, polynomial and hysteresis
  • Understanding of mechanical design and the ability to decipher engineering drawings

Nice to have

  • Experience instrumenting Military Commercial Derivative Airplanes
  • Active security clearance

What the JD emphasized

  • 15+ years of experience with instrumentation data systems in all phases of flight test (modification, execution, and refurbishment)
  • Experience working with Accelerometers, Pressure sensors, Temperature sensors, Force sensors, Strain gages, Position sensor and Flowmeters
  • Experience with calibration methods like regression, polynomial and hysteresis
  • Understanding of mechanical design and the ability to decipher engineering drawings