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Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer

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Boeing

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United States , San Antonio

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

85000.00 - 140300.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

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 Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking an Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer located in San Antonio, TX. You will have the unique opportunity to support Boeing Mobility, Surveillance, & Bomber portfolio products. In joining this program, you will be part of an outstanding team of technical designers & engineers making history as we shape this one-of-a-kind next generation Aircraft. Key responsibilities include test planning, configuration control, test conduct, as well as data collection and analysis in order to assure product safety, performance, and regulatory certification during all flight and ground tests. At Boeing, our engineers use their expertise to create innovative next generation capabilities for a wide variety of amazing aerospace platforms and products. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Instrumentation Flight Test Engineers.

Job Responsibility:

  • Collaborating across a broad spectrum of individuals and disciplines
  • Developing plans for upcoming testing
  • Providing engineering definition and authorization for airplane configuration changes
  • Architecting, designing, maintaining or operating test instrumentation and specialized systems
  • Conducting ground and flight testing on board the aircraft
  • Evaluating test results and working to resolve any issues encountered

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
  • 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
  • Experience working with accelerometers, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, force sensors, strain gages, position sensors 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:

  • Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience Instrumenting Military or Commercial Derivative Aircraft
What we offer:
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work
  • Generous company match to your 401(k)
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 09, 2026

Expiration:
May 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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