Flight Test Requirements & Analysis Engineer… at Boeing · USA -…

Summary: The Boeing Company is hiring for a Flight Test Requirements & Analysis Engineer. This position will support MQ-25 and/or F/A-18 test activities and requires excellent analytical and communication skills to develop and document data analysis requirements for flight test objectives. Responsibilities: - Working with internal and external customers to develop and document data analysis requirements to satisfy test objectives - Support the development of test plans for flight test and lab calibration tests - Design, develop, and implement complex calculations in support of test objectives Coordination with test facility personnel to maintain test readiness in support of real-time data display/recording Troubleshoot/fix/support test data issues before, during, and after test activities - Supporting real-time testing and using Personal Computer (PC) hardware/software to process & analyze test data Troubleshooting problematic test data and coordinating with instrumentation and software programming personnel for problem fixes and new installation/development - Analyzing recorded and calculated test data & assessing for quality prior to release to data end-users Updating & maintaining Avionics data bus traffic and/or Pulse 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 - 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, FTO Operations, Software Programming) Required Qualifications: - 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 - Able to accurately differentiate between Red/Orange/Yellow/Green/Blue etc. colors for safety of flight and safety of test displays during real time flight test missions - Experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment - Willing to travel domestically as needed Preferred Qualifications: - Level 2: 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience - Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering - 1+ years' experience with F-18, P-8A or other Navy/Marine Flight Test Programs - Prior experience (internship or full time) in one of the following areas is desired but not required: Monitoring and data analysis of flight-testing including Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Aircraft Subsystems, Loads, Dynamics, Flutter, Avionics, Weapons, and/or Mission Systems - 1+ years' experience working with Aerodynamic Airplane performance or Flight Operations Setup of test data processing systems for flight tests and coordinating real-time displays with customers and software engineers - Experience in requirements generation in support of Test Data Processing System design - Use and familiarity with Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Flight Test Data Processing systems and their operation is desired - Coordinating and identifying test instrumentation and data requirements to satisfy test program objectives and support test plan development - Developing and documenting aerodynamic related computations such as mass properties, air data, airflow, thrust, lift, and drag - Prior experience identifying instrumentation calibration and correction requirements to ensure accurate data - Experience analyzing, processing, and troubleshooting data from instrumentation acquisition systems and aircraft avionics bus systems such as Military Standard (MIL-STD-1553), Ethernet, Fiber, and/or ARINC 429/629 Required Skills: Flight Test, Data Analysis, Test Plan Development, Real-time Data Display, Avionics Data Bus, Pulse Code Modulation (PCM), Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Aircraft Subsystems, Loads, Dynamics, Flutter, Weapons Systems, Mission Systems, Instrumentation Calibration, Data Processing Systems, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, Fiber Optics, ARINC 429, ARINC 629, U.S. Security Clearance Benefits: Health insurance, Flexible spending accounts, Health savings accounts, Retirement savings plans, Life and disability insurance programs, Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work