System Test Procedure Development Engineer (Experienced or Lead)
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About the role
System Test Procedure Development Engineer (Experienced or Lead)
Company
The Boeing Company
Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E)** organization is seeking a System Test Procedure Development Engineer (Experienced or Lead) to join our team in **El Segundo, CA.
As a Test Procedure Development Engineer, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that drives successful spacecraft delivery. You will architect, create, and maintain test procedures for state-of-the-art satellite systems supporting commercial and/or national security programs. These tests will evaluate the functionality and performance of each spacecraft subsystem to ensure customer requirements are met. You will work closely with Systems Engineering, unit REAs, the Special Test Equipment (STE) team, and program management to deliver high-quality products for the Systems Test team. You may also be required to support system test operations on the factory floor to assist with execution of critical test procedures and troubleshooting.
Position Responsibilities
- Develop story board that defines test procedure architecture and methodology.
- Create test procedure documentation based on released test requirements and story board.
- Develop automated test scripts.
- Validate test scripts against simulator, emulator, test bed, and/or test equipment.
- Support the development of test phase procedures for system-level tests.
- Maintain test documentation, version control, and configuration management of test scripts.
- Support test setup, execution, data collection, analysis, and anomaly resolution during system-level tests.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
- 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.
- 3+ years of experience in test procedure development, test execution, and test reporting
- 3+ years of experience in the use of electrical test equipment such as digital multi-meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, vector network analyzer, and oscilloscope
- 3+ years of experience with programming in C#, C++
- Knowledge and skills in Python
- Experience with space-based applications for electrical, RF, and/or digital subsystems
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- Level 4 : 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of experience with space-based applications for mechanical, electrical, RF, and/or digital subsystems
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in test engineering, test procedure development, or systems verification for spacecraft, avionics, electrical, or RF subsystems.
- 5+ years of experience with programming in C#, C++, or Python
- 3+ years of experience with space-based applications for electrical, RF, and/or digital subsystems
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 candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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
Level 3:$111,350-150,650
Level 4:$135,150-$182,850
Language Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement
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.
Safety Sensitive
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
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. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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About Boeing
Starliner, the SLS core stage, the X-37B and the Space Station, inside an aerospace prime.
El Segundo is home to Boeing's small satellite factory, run by its subsidiary Millennium Space Systems, on a Boeing site of about 1 million square feet. (Source: Via Satellite)
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