Job Requirements
Berkeley, MO
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$85,000 - $115,000
Job Description
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing is seeking a Structures Lab Test & Evaluation Engineer, to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test Laboratory team located in Berkeley, MO. The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Security (BDS), and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by engaging in test conceptualization, test design, test planning, test fixture procurement/build oversight, and test execution for Boeing products.
As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military weapons and aircraft programs, such as: T-7A Redhawk, MQ-25A Stingray, various Phantom Works programs, various Boeing Weapons programs, and our legacy programs like F-15 and F/A-18 into the future.
The STR Test team supports structural and mechanical tests ranging from material testing, airframe component testing to full-scale airframe static and fatigue testing and full-scale weapons lab testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all around communication skills, leadership, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and be very detail oriented. There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories and capabilities within the company and develop unique solutions for structural and mechanical test design and test operations that solve challenging engineering problems.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate and Experienced Level Structures Lab Test & Evaluation Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
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 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): $85,000 - $115,000
Summary Pay Range for Experienced Level (Level 3): $103,700 - $140,300
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 04, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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. 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.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing is seeking a Structures Lab Test & Evaluation Engineer, to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test Laboratory team located in Berkeley, MO. The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Security (BDS), and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by engaging in test conceptualization, test design, test planning, test fixture procurement/build oversight, and test execution for Boeing products.
As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military weapons and aircraft programs, such as: T-7A Redhawk, MQ-25A Stingray, various Phantom Works programs, various Boeing Weapons programs, and our legacy programs like F-15 and F/A-18 into the future.
The STR Test team supports structural and mechanical tests ranging from material testing, airframe component testing to full-scale airframe static and fatigue testing and full-scale weapons lab testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all around communication skills, leadership, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and be very detail oriented. There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories and capabilities within the company and develop unique solutions for structural and mechanical test design and test operations that solve challenging engineering problems.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate and Experienced Level Structures Lab Test & Evaluation Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide support to a test program under general direction
- Train other early career engineers in engineering best practice and structures testing principles
- Gather test requirements, develop test procedures, design and analyze test fixtures, leads in the fabrication and setup of the tests, and leads in the test conduct phase
- Coordinate with the business partner, team members, shop (touch-labor) personnel, and other support personnel
- Use knowledge in structural design, CAD systems, and stress analysis concepts, including test techniques and advanced hydraulic operations to design test fixtures and organize test operations
- Exhibit a high degree of mechanical aptitude, which includes an understanding of 2D design drawings and manufacturability, producibility and reliability of test hardware designs
- Use communication skills and work with various integrated and cross-functional teams in situations that require significant judgment and decision making
- Work with a test team throughout the structural test design, fabrication, test integration and test conduct lifecycle
- Integrate test fixture assemblies per design best practices, Boeing safety requirements and customer requirements
- Track, Document and produce internal test reports on assigned testing projects
- Work with lab personnel to lead efforts to troubleshoot test fixtures, test equipment, instrumentation and test article issues
- Present data to internal teams and business partners during design process reviews and test readiness reviews
- Analyze test data to ensure test readiness and data validity
- Conduct research in test technologies to improve lab efficiency and capability
- Interface with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions
- Help to lead in the current and future direction of the Boeing Structures Testing capability across the Boeing Enterprise
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
- 2+ years of experience with 3D computer aided design, 2D Drawing creation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance
- 1+ years of experience with structural testing, mechanical testing and/or flight testing
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- A currently active U.S. Secret Clearance
- 2+ years of experience with 3D Design software, such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks and/or CATIA
- 2+ years of Experience with lab hydraulic control and power systems
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering
- Experience conducting structural stress analysis on 3D part designs for use in test applications
- 2+ years of experience designing, implementing and conducting structural or mechanical lab testing
- 2+ years of experience directly supporting flight/lab test operations, or similar environment
- 2+ years of experience with instrumentation and/or data acquisition systems
- 2+ years of Experience with precision test, measurement devices, and sensor selection
- 2+ years of Experience with lab hydraulic control and power systems: servos, actuators, load cylinders, manifolds
- Experience with sensors including accelerometers, strain gages, thermocouples, load cells, and LVDT/Temposonic devices
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 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): $85,000 - $115,000
Summary Pay Range for Experienced Level (Level 3): $103,700 - $140,300
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 04, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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. 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.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
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