Experienced Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Instrumentation)

Experienced Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Instrumentation) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking an Experienced Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer , with experience in Test Control Methods and Data Acquisition Systems preferred, to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania . The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS), and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by developing and operating instrumentation, test control and data acquisition hardware and software setups and electro/mechanical design solutions of varying complexity. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on legacy military vertical lift aircraft, such as H-47 Chinook and AH-64 Apache helicopters, as well as programs of the future within our Phantom Works portfolio. The Philadelphia Structures team supports tests ranging from material testing to airframe component and fatigue testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all-around communication skills, leadership, interpersonal, organizational skills, and be very detail oriented.

Responsibilities Include: Operates test control and data acquisition systems during structural and mechanical test operations Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements Identifies required products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes / technologies Architects, Designs, Develops, and Documents instrumentation and test control systems under the general direction of senior engineers. Generates electrical schematics using Microsoft Visio and other common design software Coordinates control system design, fabrication, integration, modification, setup, checkout and teardown Develops derived test requirements and determines test and measurement design approach. Integrates test hardware, software and systems to fulfill all test requirements Troubleshoots and resolves instrumentation system, transducer, and test-related problems Analyzes, reviews and validates test data to ensure test instrumentation hardware and software readiness Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability Interfaces with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions Performs functions as required to ensure instrumentation system readiness and data validity Assists in design of instrumentation placement and cable routing Self-starter that works under minimal supervision Mentor to less experienced team members Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship 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 with PID Control theory, control software, and/or data acquisition software or equipment 3+ years of experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment 1+ years of experience with various types of sensors and instrumentation including strain gages, temperature / pressure measurement, accelerometers, and deflection transducers 3+ years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems for aircraft programs Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering 3+ years of experience with MTS FlexTest controllers