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Experienced Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Instrumentation)

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Date Posted

August 29, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$111.3K - $150.7K

Cost of Living

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Locations

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania

Application Deadline

September 28, 2026

Description

Overview

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking an Experienced Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer, with experience in Test Control Methods and Data Acquisition Systems preferred, to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania.

The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS), and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by developing and operating instrumentation, test control and data acquisition hardware and software setups and electro/mechanical design solutions of varying complexity.

As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on legacy military vertical lift aircraft, such as H-47 Chinook and AH-64 Apache helicopters, as well as programs of the future within our Phantom Works portfolio. The Philadelphia Structures team supports tests ranging from material testing to airframe component and fatigue testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all-around communication skills, leadership, interpersonal, organizational skills, and be very detail oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Operates test control and data acquisition systems during structural and mechanical test operations.
  • Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements.
  • Identifies required products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes/technologies.
  • Architects, Designs, Develops, and Documents instrumentation and test control systems under the general direction of senior engineers.
  • Generates electrical schematics using Microsoft Visio and other common design software.
  • Coordinates control system design, fabrication, integration, modification, setup, checkout and teardown.
  • Develops derived test requirements and determines test and measurement design approach.
  • Integrates test hardware, software and systems to fulfill all test requirements.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves instrumentation system, transducer, and test-related problems.
  • Analyzes, reviews and validates test data to ensure test instrumentation hardware and software readiness.
  • Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability.
  • Interfaces with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions.
  • Performs functions as required to ensure instrumentation system readiness and data validity.
  • Assists in design of instrumentation placement and cable routing.
  • Self-starter that works under minimal supervision.
  • Mentor to less experienced team members.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • 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.
  • 3+ years of experience with PID Control theory, control software, and/or data acquisition software or equipment.
  • 3+ years of experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment.
  • 1+ years of experience with various types of sensors and instrumentation including strain gages, temperature/pressure measurement, accelerometers, and deflection transducers.
  • 3+ years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems for aircraft programs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience with MTS FlexTest controllers and/or MTS AeroPro Test Control Software.
  • Experience with data acquisition system attributes (e.g. range, accuracy, frequency responses, bandwidth) to define characteristics of measurements to be recorded.
  • Experience with hydraulic control systems for static and fatigue testing in a lab environment.

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 candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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: $111,350 – $150,650

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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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Ridley Park, Pennsylvania

What aviation pay actually covers in Ridley Park — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).

Median Household Income
$94,485
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
Median Home Value
$261,900
Gasoline (1 gal)
$5.3
Restaurant Meal
$22.38
Milk (1 L)
$1.36
Eggs (dozen)
$2.8

Rent runs about 17.3% of median income in Ridley Park affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.