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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.\nThis position is primarily for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends and alternate shifts may be required to meet program objectives.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nPlan and coordinate flight test mission requirements with responsible engineers from internal and external customers\n\nDevelop flight test and mission profiles, develop and publish test plans, create flight test cards, and manage test schedules\n\nIdentify and coordinate the availability of test ranges and facilities with company and government agencies\n\nEstablish test planning working groups, plan and conduct flight test readiness reviews, and conduct pre and posttest briefings\n\nConduct ground and flight tests in accordance with established test plans and procedures\n\nParticipate in post-test data evaluation and problem identification and resolution\n\nPrepare and publish test summaries and test reports\n\nSupport Cost Account Manager (CAM) activities\n\nLead and prepare for remote site deployments\n\nDevelop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity\n\nApply lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures\n\nOversee preflight and post-test briefings with the flight test team\n\nFormulate expectations for test data based on historical data\n\nLead test team training, track training/currency qualifications, and mentor team members\n\nWork under minimal direction\n\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\nAbility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship\n\nBachelor 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\n\n7+ years of experience working on flight test program, preferably as a flight test engineer, test conductor, and/or test director\n\n7+ years of experience with the principles of flight test OR experience directly supporting flight test operations\n\nExperience supporting a military flight test program\n\n50+ missions as a Test Conductor/Test Director in a control room\n\nWilling and able to travel up to 25% of the time both domestically and internationally\n\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nAn 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)\n\nExperience authoring test plans and test cards in support of United States Air Force or United States Navy flight test programs\n\nExperience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)\n\nExperience managing or coordinating test article configuration changes on a military fighter aircraft program\n\nDrug Free Workplace:\nBoeing 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.\nConflict of Interest:\nSuccessful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.\nShift:\nThis role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.\nPay & Benefits:\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary Pay Range for Lead Level (Level 4): $126,650 - $171,350\nPotential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.\nLanguage Requirements:\nNot ApplicableEducation:\nBachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:\nThis 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.Safety Sensitive:\nThis is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:\nThis 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:\nEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program\nThis position is not contingent upon program awardShift:\nShift 1 (United States of America)Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning\nBoeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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