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The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) Organization has a need for a Flight Test Lead in Berkeley, MO to support Air Dominance flight test programs, including F-15 international (Qatar, Saudi, Korea, Japan, Israel, Singapore) and future programs.

The successful candidate will provide leadership through coordination of the Flight Test Work Statement with the various functions and support groups in the BT&E, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), and customer organizations (including Flight Operations; Flight Test Operations; Instrumentation & Data Systems - Test Software & Telemetry, System Design & Development, System Design, Installation Design, and Operations; Fabrication and Assembly). Tasks include coordination of activities leading to the successful execution of a flight test program, such as coordinating program flight test requirements, coordinating data requirements, supporting the manufacturing and modification of a test vehicle, overseeing the planning of the flight test program, ensuring the preparation of the test team, and interfacing with the customer.

This position is primarily for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends and alternate shifts may be required to meet program objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

+ Plan and coordinate flight test mission requirements with responsible engineers from internal and external customers

+ Develop flight test and mission profiles, develop and publish test plans, create flight test cards, and manage test schedules

+ Identify and coordinate the availability of test ranges and facilities with company and government agencies

+ Establish test planning working groups, plan and conduct flight test readiness reviews, and conduct pre and posttest briefings

+ Conduct ground and flight tests in accordance with established test plans and procedures

+ Participate in post-test data evaluation and problem identification and resolution

+ Prepare and publish test summaries and test reports

+ Support Cost Account Manager (CAM) activities

+ Lead and prepare for remote site deployments

+ Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity

+ Apply lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures

+ Oversee preflight and post-test briefings with the flight test team

+ Formulate expectations for test data based on historical data

+ Lead test team training, track training/currency qualifications, and mentor team members

+ Work under minimal direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

+ Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

+ 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

+ 7+ years of experience working on flight test program, preferably as a flight test engineer, test conductor, and/or test director

+ 7+ years of experience with the principles of flight test OR experience directly supporting flight test operations

+ Experience supporting a military flight test program

+ 50+ missions as a Test Conductor/Test Director in a control room

+ Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time both domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

+ An active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

+ Experience authoring test plans and test cards in support of United States Air Force or United States Navy flight test programs

+ Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)

+ Experience managing or coordinating test article configuration changes on a military fighter aircraft program

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.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

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 Lead Level (Level 4): $126,650 - $171,350

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 16, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required.

"U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard ...

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