Senior Special Test Equipment Project Engineer

Boeing is hiring a Senior Special Test Equipment Project Engineer. It pays $177k-$239k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Boeing.

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Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Senior Special Test Equipment Project Engineer to join the Special Test Equipment (STE) team in El Segundo, CA.

This Project Engineer will be assigned to multiple programs (both commercial and government) and projects. They will lead their team through the design and delivery of test hardware, software, and systems to meet program test requirements. Serving as the focal point for STE resources; the engineer drives anomaly resolution during STE operations and oversees the integration of both recurring and non‑recurring engineering into test system designs.

Position Responsibilities:

Cross‑functional coordination within BT&E and collaboration with other Space Mission Systems stakeholders to ensure successful STE development and mission‑critical test support
Schedule development and execution through metrics development and reporting
Management of Risks, Issues, and Opportunities (RIO)
Utilizes project management best practices to standardize workflows and develop the team’s project management capabilities
Reviews critical procedures to identify potential problems and resolve issues
Oversees the integration of new design and manufacturing techniques into test hardware/system designs
Analyzes processes for potential improvements and recommends associated changes
Develops standard policies for post-test activity
Works with the enterprise test and engineering group to standardize evaluation techniques
Lead others in the development of standard test methods and processes and applies advanced test technologies to create or improve test methods
Cost estimating: prepares Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) proposals and presents to internal management and external customer
Formulates expectations for test data for new or unique tests
Leads change initiatives by assessing stakeholder impact, creating communication, adoption plans, tracking post-change adoption and outcomes
Establishes and maintains project baselines for scope, schedule, cost, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), documents assumptions and approvals, and manages controlled changes with variance analysis and leadership reporting
Facilitates structured lessons-learned sessions, producing actionable reports, and tracks implementation of improvements and realized benefits

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
Ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
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
10+ years of experience working with MS Office Suite, such as Word, Excel and MS Project
10+ years of experience leading and partnering with cross-functional teams, involving key stakeholder relationship management
5+ years of experience in Program Management including cost, schedule, and technical environment
Completed formal training in project management
Experience performing quantitative and qualitative analyses, problem-solving, and making independent decisions
Experience in a role that required strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively brief and collaborate with various stakeholders, including management, program offices, and military personnel
Knowledge of test processes and methodologies (functional, integration, system, regression, and acceptance testing)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

An active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification
Experience developing special test equipment or custom instrumentation to support complex test requirements
Experience with satellite systems
5+ years of directly overseeing test or engineering teams

Conflict of Interest:

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

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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: $176,800 - $239,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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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