Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Company is looking for a **Wind Tunnel Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer **to join our team in Berkeley, MO.

The Instrumentation Engineer is a specialized role within the Aero Test capability under Boeing Test and Evaluation. The Aero Test capability supports wind tunnel tests for all Boeing divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft, Boeing Defense Systems, and Boeing Space programs at Boeing wind tunnels and external facilities.

The Instrumentation Engineer works in a small integrated team of engineers and technicians which support the Polysonic Wind Tunnel (PSWT) located in Berkeley, MO. The Polysonic Wind Tunnel is a blowdown wind tunnel with a test section size of 4ft x 4ft and has a Mach number range of 0.45 to 5.3. Instrumentation Engineer responsibilities include data acquisition systems, various wind tunnel control systems, wind tunnel and wind tunnel model instrumentation, and the documentation of processes and procedures related to the aforementioned. An Instrumentation Engineer is assigned to each wind tunnel test effort.They will collaborate with the lead test engineer, operations team, and program partners to ensure the wind tunnel test produces the highest quality data that meets the requirements of the business partner. In addition, the Instrumentation Engineer will also support external wind tunnel needs, which will occasionally require travel.

A wide variety of hardware is used in the wind tunnel and most systems are Windows based PCs with National Instruments front ends along with many Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC’s. The control systems are generally LabVIEW based or ladder logic software. Other programming languages used are C++, Matlab and WonderWare Intouch.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Entry-Level, Associate and Mid-Level Wind Tunnel Instrumentation & Electrical Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Set up the instrumentation systems for the current test, plan the setup for future test, and monitor the health of the current test data and control systems

• Work with a team of technician staff to install/operate the current test, troubleshoot any malfunctions, and monitor data accuracy and quality using Matlab based statistical tools

• Maintain the health, maintenance and calibration of all of the tunnel’s data acquisition and control systems and their associated sensors

• Ability to research and specify new system hardware, instrumentation, and software to upgrade existing data and control systems

• Work on a wide variety of data/control systems that span many engineering curriculums, electrical, mechanical, aerodynamic, and computer

• Develop and documents standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity

• Develop detailed test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan

• Develops solutions to calibration systems problems of limited scope and impact

• Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements

• Uses analytical tools to verify the design

• Analyzes, processes, and formats data to customer requirements

• Reviews test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer

• Works with data quality engineer to troubleshoot and resolve test data anomalies

• Prepares and publishes test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements.

• Archives data and reports

• Works under general direction

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

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.

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

• Experience in Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience in computer programming

• An active U.S. Secret or higher Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

• 3+ years of experience working in Electrical Engineering

• Test experience in a flight or lab environment

Typical Education/Experience:

Entry-Level (level 1)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Associate (level 2)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master).

In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Mid-Level (level 3)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience).

In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for entry-level: $68,000-$88,000

Summary pay range for associate: $79,900-$103,000

Summary pay range for mid-level: $95,200-$123,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until April 16, 2024.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 1

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6L9BI1 (64C)

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Creating the world’s most innovative aerospace products and services requires a diverse and inclusive global team. We know that every teammate brings something uniquely valuable to Boeing, and that we can make the world better, together. Join us.