F-22 Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level, NEW

$85,850 - $116,150/Yr

Boeing - Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The F-22 Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer position at Boeing involves providing Instrumentation Operations Engineering support for the F-22 Combined Test Force at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The role requires developing standardized test methods, leading test procedures, and ensuring data validity for flight testing operations. The engineer will work closely with a diverse team to enhance the warfighting capabilities of the Air Force through system integration and evaluation of the F-22 Raptor.

Responsibilities

• Develops and documents standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity
• Leads the development of test procedures and test points
• Applies lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures
• Designs calibration system/test fixtures and develops data processing tools and algorithms
• Guides others in the operation of test hardware, software, and systems to achieve test requirements
• Leads the analysis, processing, and formatting of data to customer requirements
• Approves test data prior to delivery to customer
• Formulates expectations for test data based on historical data
• Performs functions as required to ensure calibration system readiness and data validity
• Works as a team to solve problems and is willing to train others
• Works under minimal direction
• Reads, redlines, and modifies instrumentation drawings
• Generates Instrumentation Flight Test Service Orders (FTSOs)
• Provides Mission Control Room Support

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
• Active F-22 program access
• Previous F-22 experience is highly desired
• Flight test background and experience with aircraft instrumentation system design, implementation, and application in flight test environment
• Experience with data system design and acquisition, and instrumentation software
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical solutions to a wide range of instrumentation challenges
• Experience in Mission Control Room support, Pre-flight and Post-flight activities, and anomaly troubleshooting
• Knowledge and experience with TTC CAIS and Network based data acquisition components
• Working knowledge of electronics and experience in electronics troubleshooting techniques and tools

Nice-to-haves

• 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with IADS S/W suite, MATLAB, and Microsoft Office tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional teams and understand/utilize project management principles
• Experience with aircraft instrumentation systems, data systems design, and acquisition
• Experience with troubleshooting or using pressure transducers, strain gauges, and accelerometers

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work