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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Test & Evaluation is looking for a Vertical Lift **Chief Test and Evaluation Engineer** to join our team in **Ridley Park, PA or Mesa, AZ** . This position will support attack and cargo / utilities programs to include Aurora, Wisk and Advanced Vertical lift programs. The candidate will be capable of creating a Mater Test Strategy for a project or Program.

Position Responsibilities:

+ Develops proposals / estimates / ROMs for new and existing tests

+ Identify Test Strategies, Architecture, Approach and Methods utilizing innovative solutions to keep programs successful and affordable

+ Identify key Test types and events, locations etc

+ Escalate issues, opportunities and concerns

+ Understand RAA of BT&E Capabilities/Functional groups, gate criteria

+ Collaborate with engineering functions

+ Understand Test Process, Gate Criteria, SMS, FTMARR

+ Understanding of Boeing Vertical Lift Platforms, especially H-47 and AH-64 flight mechanics - control strategy, power delivery, Aerodynamic and Inertial sources of forces on aircraft and key structure. Ability to demonstrate Boeing Product knowledge (AH-64 and H-47 and other) - aircraft parameters ( Weights, Power, Speed, Range), key suppliers, product costs and lead times

+ Knowledge of the developmental pedigree (Model maturation) and historical testing approaches of key subsystems of one or both H-47, and AH-64: Airframe, Rotors, Controls, Avionics, and Key Subsystems (e.g., Electrical, Fuel, Hydraulics)

+ Understanding of the physical plant layout, capabilities and limits of Mesa and/or PHL Test Facilities- Simulation Lab(s), Structural Lab(s), Transmission Lab(s), Delivery Center and Hangers

+ The ability to explain historical cost drivers, especially testing cost drivers on Vertical Lift platforms

+ Understanding US DoD Acquisition and Airworthiness Processes and Organizations, especially US Army processes

+ Experience working on a new business proposal or capture team while attending or preparing for Enterprise Gate Reviews, and/or BT&E TED reviews

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

+ 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

+ 10+ years of experience with rotorcraft / vertical lift platforms

+ Typically, 14+ years’ experience in related engineering fields

+ 5+ years in a lead position

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

+ **Level 6** : 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

+ 15+ years’ experience with rotorcraft / vertical lift platform

+ 5+ years of test related experience

+ 5+ years with lead experience

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.

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 5): $136,000 – $196,650

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 6): $167,450 – $242,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until **Jun. 12, 2025**

**Export Control Requirements:** This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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 and/or 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 to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.