Flight Test Instrumentation and Calibration Laboratory Lead Engineer

Flight Test Instrumentation and Calibration Laboratory Lead Engineer
Company:
The Boeing Company
The Boeing Company is seeking an experienced Flight Test Instrumentation and Calibration Laboratory Lead Engineer to join our team in Ridley Park, PA.
This position will support domestic and foreign military flight testing of H-47 Chinook, AH-64 Apache & MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters. The lab lead, working with a team of technicians, will be responsible for daily calibration lab operation, collaborate on electrical design/build of Flight Test Data Acquisition Systems, support of deployed systems, and technological modernization within the Vertical Lift flight test team.
Position Responsibilities:
Engineering authority for calibrations
Laboratory leadership and integration with teammates and other flight test disciplines
Develop calibration procedures
Collaborate on all electrical design and build of Flight Test Data Acquisition Systems
Generate electrical schematics using Visio or available CAD system
Provide real-time support for commissioned data systems to resolve problems in the field
Maintain Boeing lab standards and reporting
Analyze, review, and validate hardware and software for readiness
Conduct research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability
Specify and validate new transducers and applications
Consults with team members, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions
Lead team of technicians
Work under consultative direction
Trains and coaches others
Manage inventories
Enterprise engagement to standardize processes and procedures
Assist Management in Lab Staffing and performance evaluations
Potential travel to support flight testing
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
5+ years of engineering in ground/flight test engineering environments
5+ years of experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems
5+ years of experience with precision test and measurement devices
Experience developing and maintaining engineering standards and procedures
Willing to travel domestically or internationally as needed
Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
7+ years of experience with planning, design, build, checkout, and commissioning of instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Advanced understanding of sensor physics, time-division multiplex, data acquisition systems, telemetry, and calibration methods.
Advanced electrical design knowledge
Experience with electronic system level down to component trouble shooting and repair.
Experience supporting military flight test programs
Experience leading a lab environment
Experience with L3, SAFRAN, or TELETRONICS data acquisition systems
Experience with IADS visualization tools
Experience in C, Python, and Linux
Experience in NIST traceable calibration systems and applications
Experience authoring calibration procedures
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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: $135,150-$182-850
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
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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