Flight Termination System (FTS) Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

Boeing is hiring a Flight Termination System (FTS) Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior). It pays $85k-$115k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Boeing.

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Develop, test, and ensure compliance for Flight Termination Systems in support of weapons flight test programs.

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Flight Termination System (FTS) Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is seeking a Flight Termination System (FTS) Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior) to support multiple weapons flight test programs based out of St. Charles, MO

This position may require travel (short term or long-term DTA- Domestic Temporary Assignment) in support of testing to alternate test sites. This position is for 1st shift; however, variable shifts including day, evening, nights and weekends may be required to support program objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

Collaborate with others to develop and deploy Flight Termination Systems in support of weapons flight test programs
Ensure compliance with all FTS requirements, including RCC-319, RCC-324, Contractual Requirements, etc
Identify required products, systems, components, and materials for FTS system
Determine test artifacts and methods for demonstrating compliance at the component and system level
Design and implement test fixtures to verify component performance
Performing analysis of qualification testing and generating documentation demonstrating system compliance
Closely partner with Range Safety Officers, Customer Program Offices, Program Leadership, Subject Matter Experts, and other stakeholders to obtain FTS System Certification for flight
Provide inputs to Earned Value Management for tracking progress on work packages
Ability to travel and support flight testing on an as needed basis

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
Experienced with engineering in the aerospace industry

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience designing special test equipment for flight programs and supporting proposals
Experience with flight test, flight operations, or system test

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:

Level 2: $85,000-$115,000

Level 3: $103,700-$140,300

Level 4: $126,650-$171,350

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Flight Termination System (FTS) Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior) is an open job at Boeing.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $85k-$115k a year.
The role is based in USA - Saint Charles, MO.
The job was posted on October 30, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Boeing. Apply on Boeing

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