Senior Flight Test Program Integration (TPI) Engineer

Senior Flight Test Program Integration (TPI) Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing company is looking for a Test and Evaluation Engineer to serve as a Senior Flight Test Program Integration (TPI) Engineer and join our Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team in Oklahoma City, OK for the AWACS portfolio. 

The TPI is responsible for supporting the Test Program Manager (TPM) and other program leadership by leading the Ground Test/Flight Test (GT/FT) Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).  
 

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, prepare, and coordinate comprehensive Program Integrated Test Plans (ITP), detailed Test & Evaluation (T&E) plans, and associated documentation including requirements traceability, verification metrics, and program requirements

• Lead the development and standardization of test methods, procedures, and processes to ensure repeatability, productivity, and continuous improvement through lessons learned

• Integrate BT&E capabilities and resources with other IPTs, Systems Engineering, government stakeholders, industry partners, suppliers, and customers to ensure seamless test execution and alignment with program objectives

• Conduct testability assessments of engineering requirements and oversee disciplined cost, schedule, and configuration management to meet program baselines and commitments

• Manage the Test Program baseline, participate in change management, and ensure synchronization of organization, work statements, schedules, costs, and RIO

• Lead proposal efforts including development of technical and cost volumes, program execution plans, and basis of estimates (BOE), and support contract negotiations

• Support various program reviews such as Critical Design Review, Test Readiness Review, Flight Readiness Review, Operational Test Readiness Review, Non-Advocate Reviews, and Program Management Review

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to establish teaming plans, support agreements, and first-time quality processes that underpin successful T&E outcomes

• Analyze and verify staffing forecasts and lead internal BT&E Program Management Reviews

• Facilitate strategic analysis, industry assessments, capital investments, and technology review boards to optimize test execution strategies

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

• 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 leading or conducting complex flight testing in an integrated test team environment

• 3+ years of experience in systems integration with systems engineering processes and procedures

• 3+ years of experience applying Program Management Best Practices (PMBPs) to include project planning / scheduling and applying Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Willing and able to travel 10-20% of the time, both internationally and domestically

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with on-aircraft ground tests and flight tests

• Experience supporting aircraft or major system systems such as avionics, flight controls, propulsion, structures, environmental systems, or mission systems

• Control Account Manager certification

• Experience with system assembly, integration & test, including requirements traceability culminating in requirements validation & verification

• Hands-on experience with test planning and execution, including test procedures, test cards, risk assessments, and real-time test support

• Knowledge of aircraft certification and regulatory processes, including familiarity with FAA, military, or customer certification requirements e, g., FAA, USAF, EASA)

• Current FAA Class III medical certificate or the ability to obtain one

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 candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Shift:

This position is primarily first shift, with occasional additional shift coverage and approximately 10-20% travel to Boeing and customer sites as required, to support program objectives.

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: $118,150 – $159,850

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

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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