Test & Evaluation Engineer 1\2 TR&A
A flight Test Requirements & Analysis (TR&A) Engineer is needed for support of multi-program test activities (e.g., F/A-18, F-15, T-45, AV-8B, Phantom Eye, JDAM, SDB, QF-16, P-8A etc.).
Typical job responsibilities include: 1) Working with internal and external customers to develop and document real-time and post-test data analysis requirements to satisfy test objectives; 2) Design, develop, and implement complex calculations in support of test objectives; 3) Coordination with test facility personnel to maintain test readiness in support of real-time data display/recording; 4) Troubleshoot/fix/support test data issues before, during, and after test activities; 5) Supporting real-time testing and using Personal Computer (PC) hardware/software to process & analyze test data; 6) Troubleshooting problematic test data and coordinating with instrumentation and software programming personnel for problem fixes and new installation/development; 7) Analyzing recorded and calculated test data & assessing for quality prior to release to data end-users; 8) Updating & maintaining Avionics data bus traffic and/or Post Code Modulation (PCM) format definition files/databases for use in data recording & processing;
Test Requirements and Analysis engineers support testing in multiple disciplines including Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Aircraft Subsystems, Loads, Dynamics, Flutter, Avionics, Weapons, and Mission Systems.
This is an entry level position for spring/summer 2012 college grads or recent college grads. Prior experience (internship or full time) in one of the following areas is desired but not required:
a) Monitoring and data analysis of flight testing including Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Aircraft Subsystems, Loads, Dynamics, Flutter, Avionics, Weapons, and/or Mission Systems.
b) Setup of test data processing systems for flight tests and coordinating real-time displays with customers and software engineers.
c) Requirements generation in support of Test Data Processing System design. Use and familiarity with Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Flight Test Data Processing systems and their operation is desired.
d) Coordinating and identifying test instrumentation and data requirements to satisfy test program objectives and support test plan development.
e) Developing and documenting aerodynamic related computations such as mass properties, air data, airflow, thrust, lift, and drag.
f) Identifying instrumentation calibration and correction requirements to ensure accurate data
g) Analyzing, Processing, and troubleshooting data from instrumentation acquisition systems and aircraft avionics bus systems such as Military Standard (MIL-STD-1553), Ethernet, Fibre, and/or ARINC 429/629.
Coordination is required with a variety of internal (Boeing) & external (Government) customers and intra-departmental flight test contacts (e.g. Aero/Loads/Dynamics/Avionics Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Instrumentation, Data Processing, Flight Operations, Software Programming). The successful candidate will need to have excellent leadership, team building, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with a commitment to customer satisfaction. This position is based in St. Louis and may require travel (short term or DTA) and/or permanent relocation in support of testing to alternate test sites (e.g., Pax River NAS; China Lake NAS; Eglin AFB; Nellis AFB; Edwards AFB; etc.). Work hours for this position are normally first shift, work hours on 2nd or 3rd for extended periods of time may be required to support testing.
Competencies
General• Collaboration
Makes an effort to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow work group members; establishes and maintains productive working relationships by involving other work group members as appropriate and thanking them for their assistance. Places higher priority on work group goals rather than on own goals; offers to help other employees when they need assistance.
• Customer Focus
Understands customers and their needs and considers such factors in the completion of day-to-day job tasks and responsibilities; supports more experienced employees as required to develop and sustain productive customer relationships; uses available information to understand customer related circumstances, problems, and needs; considers how day-to-day actions will affect customers; responds quickly to help more experienced employees meet customer needs and resolve problems.
• Decision Making
Generally recognizes routine issues, problems, or opportunities in own work area and determines whether action is needed; generally identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; tries to integrate information from different sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; generally creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; develops an understanding of decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; generally implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time; gains experience in including fellow work group members in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, makes appropriate decisions, and ensures buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.
• Innovation
Seeks alternative ways to view or define problems. Tries to combine ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought; views situations from multiple perspectives; participates in brainstorming approaches/solutions. Focuses on areas for innovation and suggests solutions that address meaningful issues in own work area.
• Work Standards
Strives to achieve a high level of quality, productivity of service based on criteria established by direct supervisor. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes of one's work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts when appropriate.
Technical• Engineering Tests Techniques
Basic - Not Available
Preferred - General knowledge of engineering tests techniques, including handling qualities, performance, systems testing, structural loads, weapons separation, propulsion, etc.
• Flight Test Reporting
Basic - Not Available
Preferred - Basic knowledge to document flight test and communicate the data clearly to the appropriate audience verbally or through technical reports.
• Flight Test
Basic - Not Available
Preferred - Learn unique flight test requirements and environment.
• Test Conduct
Basic - Basic ability to lead a team to conduct a test, compilation of test sequence, monitor progress of the test, and record test activities while being able to accommodate any unforeseen events that occur during the test.
Preferred - General ability to lead a team to conduct a test, compilation of test sequence, monitor progress of the test, and record test activities while being able to accommodate any unforeseen events that occur during the test.
• Veh Sys & Subcomponent Test
Basic - Basic knowledge across a wide range of engineering disciplines (e.g. structural design, mechnical design, electrical design, aerodynamics, stress analysis, weight and balance, durability, dynamics, fluid power systems, propulsion/fuel systems, acoustics, material properties, fracture mechanics, environmental conditioning, control theory, and test instrumentation). Basic knowledge of domestic and international regulations (e.g. FAA, DOD, and NASA regulations) on the certification of test articles/vehicles to assure compliance of design. Utilizes the above knowledge and Boeing/Industry standards to support simple design, set up and execution of tests (e.g. structural, noise, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and materials on systems, vehicles and subcomponents).
Preferred - General knowledge across a wide range of engineering disciplines (e.g. structural design, mechnical design, electrical design, aerodynamics, stress analysis, weight and balance, durability, dynamics, fluid power systems, propulsion/fuel systems, acoustics, material properties, fracture mechanics, environmental conditioning, control theory, and test instrumentation). General knowledge of domestic and international regulations (e.g. FAA, DOD, and NASA regulations) on the certification of test articles/vehicles to assure compliance of design. Utilizes the above knowledge and Boeing/Industry standards to support the design, set up and execution of tests (e.g. structural, noise, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and materials on systems, vehicles and subcomponents).
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationAre you willing to travel short term, Domestic Temporary Assignment (1-2 years), or Relocate (long term) to different flight test locations in support of flight test programs?
This position may fly onboard the P-8A aircraft. This requires candidates: a) To maintain a FAA class 3 flight physical. b) To complete training in full flight gear (helmet, gloves, boots, flight suit, parachute harness and survival vest). Training includes a surface swim, treading water, drown proofing, egress underwater swim, orally inflating a life vest, and a hypobaric chamber flight. c) To meet seat safety requirements, candidates must not exceed 250lbs. Can you meet these requirements?
Work hours for this position are primarily first shift, though work hours on 2nd or 3rd or weekend work for extended periods of time may be required to support testing. Are you willing to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, and/or weekends as needed?
This position requires that you initially work out of St Louis, Missouri. Do you currently reside in the St. Louis, Missouri area (where relocating would not be required) or are you willing to relocate to St. Louis, Missouri area?
Do you currently, or will you by July 31, 2012, meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 1 - Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 2 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 2 or more years' experience or a Master's degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
Position requires the ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance - US Citizenship Required or equivalent (Refer to Security Clearance Definitions link above). Applicants should include any current DoD security clearance with investigation type and investigation date clearly on their resume. Previous experience with tactical aircraft or weapons systems is desired. This position may fly onboard the P-8A aircraft. This requires candidates: a) To maintain a FAA class 3 flight physical. b) To complete training in full flight gear (helmet, gloves, boots, flight suit, parachute harness and survival vest). Training includes a surface swim, treading water, drown proofing, egress underwater swim, orally inflating a life vest, and a hypobaric chamber flight. c) To meet seat safety requirements, candidates must not exceed 250lbs. The applicant must be self-motivated, dependable, have outstanding written and oral communication skills, and exhibit excellent interpersonal/team participation skills. BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is preferred. Resumes must include and clearly indicate the candidates GPA.
- Business Unit Engineering Ops & Tech
- Division Boeing Test & Evaluation
- Program Flight Test Operations
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Entry
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/10/2012
