Flight Test Design Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing is hiring a Flight Test Design Engineer (Associate or Experienced). It pays $79k-$107k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Boeing.

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Design and release engineering for flight test instrumentation installations on military and commercial aircraft.

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Flight Test Design Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Flight Test Design Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting Instrumentation Design efforts on commercial derivative and military aircraft programs including Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) and B52.

BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate or Experienced level Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

Develop designs and release engineering for flight test instrumentation installations on test aircraft using computer aided design tools like CATIA & CREO
Work with program engineering teams to develop requirements, process and tool solutions and integrate instrumentation installations with production designs
Provide liaison engineering support during part fabrication/assembly, aircraft build, modification, test execution, and refurbishment phases
Work closely with manufacturing engineers to define engineering bill of material, address procurement and producibility concerns and assist with proper sequencing of installations during the build phase
Assist with defining wire diagrams for flight test data system hookups using tools like Mentor Graphics Capital

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
1+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry
1+ years of design or analysis experience on large fixed winged aircraft

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience using CATIA
Experience working with wiring diagrams and/or functional schematics

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 role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements 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 for Associate level (Level 2): $79,050 – $106,950

Summary Pay Range for Experienced (Level 3): $96,050 – $129,950

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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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Flight Test Design Engineer (Associate or Experienced) is an open job at Boeing.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $79k-$107k a year.
The role is based in USA - Oklahoma City, OK.
The job was posted on October 15, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Boeing. Apply on Boeing

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