Flight Test Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Company: Boeing
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 19, 2026

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. The Boeing Company is looking for Flight Test Engineers to join our team in Seattle, WA. We’re looking for engineers who can function in a dynamic and exciting flight test environment. Our engineers plan and complete testing of Boeing commercial and military derivative aircraft to assure product safety, performance, and regulatory certification. Our engineers lead extensive test program efforts from creation of requirements through flight execution and reporting. We perform functions including test planning, defining instrumentation requirements, configuration control, test conduct, as well as data collection and analysis. If you have experience with these functions in test environment, we’d love you to join our team! The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment with changing requirements. A strong ability to manage multiple work packages at the same time is essential for success. This position will operate primarily at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington. Travel will be required, sometimes with short notice. There will be assignments that require occasional testing at local, regional, domestic, and international sites for several days up to several months at a time. This requisition is for the Stability and Control (S&C) group in Flight Test Analysis. Our team tests and verifies that the handling characteristics of the aircraft are safe and meet certification requirements. Flight Test engineers in S&C will be required to ride in a designated area of the test aircraft during testing while monitoring on-board data. S&C tests require the aircraft to be piloted to unusual attitudes and operate near the edge of the operating envelope, which can be uncomfortable for participants. Candidates must be physically able to endure -1G to 2.5G maneuvers and operations with uncoordinated or abrupt control inputs including stalls, sideslips, wind-up turns, and other maneuvers. Selected candidates will be required to be medically qualified as a non-flight crewmember post-start. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Mid-Level Flight Test Engineers. Position Responsibilities: - Supports the development and verification of test methods - Develop detailed test procedures and instrumentation and configuration requirements needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan - Implements solutions to calibration systems problems of limited scope and impact - Evaluate test results and work to resolve any issues encountered - Uses analytical tools to verify the design - Analyzes, processes, and formats data to customer requirements - Reviews test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer - Prepares and publishes test reports, including Certification Reports, to document test results and satisfy requirements - Presents test results internally - Ability to maintain focus on test instrumentation while the airplane is at unusual attitude and loads - Ability to perform Risk Analysis and have a strong focus on safety 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 engineering work experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience - Willing and able to travel 10-20% of the time, both internationally and domestically Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): - Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience - Proficiency with one or more of the following areas: aircraft test design/planning, test execution, operation of airplane systems, test article configuration control, aircraft safety protocols, data collection and analysis, or airplane maintenance practices - Experience working in a flight test and/or lab test engineering environment - FAA Private Pilot training or certificate 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. Union: This is a union-represented position. Shift: This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be weekend or 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): $90,950 – $123,050 Summary Pay Range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $111,350 – $150,650 Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 29, 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 Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. 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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