Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight/Mission/System Test)

Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight/Mission/System Test)

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Job Description

Role: Test & Evaluation Engineer

Boeing Test & Evaluation UK (BT&E UK) is Boeing Defence UK’s flight test organisation responsible for delivery of developmental and maintenance flight /test operations in the UK.  BT&E UK is currently conducting Wedgetail Test flying, as well as planning for future flight trials on Boeing platforms.

The test and evaluation engineer participates in gathering and analyzing test requirements . They assist in the development of test procedures, supports in defining configuration and instrumentation requirements to perform the test and minimizes risk within the constraints of a test plan. They execute the test safely and report post test data accurately. They are expected to capture and apply lessons learned to improve efficiency and data quality.

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Conducts T&E activity on production/non-production aircraft.

• Contributes to test planning documentation; including test plans, test procedures, hazard analyses and reports.

• Represents Boeing T&E/Flight Operations at RAF Lossiemouth and other deployed locations.

• Provides T&E support to the Boeing Design Organisation.

• Supports customer meetings in developing and delivering test programs.

• Participate in programme planning and support for safety activities.

• Coordination of trials activities with other Boeing stakeholders. 

• Identify risks, issues and opportunities and support the development of mitigation plans to optimize test flow

• Periodic support to Boeing Flight Operations at other global Boeing sites as required.

• Support the further development and maintenance of T&E and safety process.

Required competencies:

• Essential to be able to obtain full UK SC security clearance.

• Must be able to pass an FAA (Class III) aviation medical.

• 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 of systems test and/or mission system software development

• Experience of performing roles in highly-regulated environments

• Knowledge of configuration control processes

• Clear understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle

• Ability to communicate clearly using Microsoft Office products 

Preferred competencies:

• Technical knowledge of any Boeing rotary,UAS or fixed wing aircraft.

• Flight test experience on rotary wing, UAS and/or fixed wing aircraft.

• Experience in working with international collaborative organisations or partnerships.

• Knowledge of test design, test procedure development/release and configuration control processes

Conflict of Interest:

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

This position does not have sponsorship approval. This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)