Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert/Test Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Be a part of building the best fighter combat training devices in support of the warfighter! The Mission Assurance Air Dominance Test Team, a part of Government Training Engineering (GTE) within Boeing Global Services (BGS), is seeking an experienced Fighter Pilot to conduct system design, integration, and test for the various training devices/simulators across several platforms to include F-22, F-15, F/A-18, EA-18G, T-7, and T-45 in St. Louis, MO. To be considered for this position, a candidate Subject Matter Expert (SME) must have experience as a Pilot in high-performance 4.5 and/or 5th Gen combat jet aircraft.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work independently and will assist other members of the Test Team in the performance of day-to-day operations in a fast-paced testing environment.Team members create and execute Test Procedures to validate that the trainers correctly simulate the represented combat aircraft and the operational environment.Team members will help develop system requirements and perform all aspects of system testing in various immersive USAF and USN combat training systems.Off shift and weekend work may be occasionally required to meet contractual milestones, objectives and delivery schedulesOccasional domestic or international travel will be required.This is a mid-level to senior grade positionWhile waiting for security clearance, SME candidates will work with the Systems Engineering and Integration teams to familiarize with the training devices and processes, and, in addition, they will instruct other engineers on how to decipher technical orders and aircrew academics.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Experience flying in 4.5 and/or 5th Generation fighter jet aircraft within the last 6 years.Bachelor’s degreeAbility to travel domestically and internationally.Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and occasional weekends as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Experience in an aircraft test environmentTechnical Bachelor’s degree or higher

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. 

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: $155,000 to $185,000

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 export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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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