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<p>Boeing is seeking a <b><b>Senior Structures Test & Evaluation Test Control Systems Engineer,</b></b> with significant experience in Load Control 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 <b><b>St. Louis, Missouri</b></b>. The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Systems (BDS), and Boeing Space Programs. This position will support the lab test teams by developing and operating instrumentation and electro/mechanical design solutions of varying complexity.</p><p></p><p>As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs, such as T-7A and MQ-25A, and support our legacy programs like F-15 and F-18 into the future. The St. Louis STR team supports tests ranging from material testing to airframe component testing to full-scale static and fatigue testing.</p><p></p><p>The selected candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all around communication skills, leadership, interpersonal, organizational skills, and be very detail oriented. There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for data acquisition and instrumentation systems to solve challenging engineering problems.</p><p></p><p><b><b>Position Responsibilities:</b></b></p><ul><li><p>Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements. Identifies required products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes / technologies</p></li><li><p>Leads the design, development, and documentation of instrumentation and test control systems</p></li><li><p>Generates electrical schematics using Microsoft Visio and other common design software</p></li><li><p>Leads system design, fabrication, integration, modification, setup, checkout and teardown of test control systems</p></li><li><p>Identifies test requirements and determines test methods</p></li><li><p>Integrates test hardware, software and systems to fulfill all test requirements</p></li><li><p>Troubleshoots and resolves instrumentation system, transducer, and test-related problems</p></li><li><p>Analyzes, reviews and validates test data to ensure test instrumentation hardware and software readiness</p></li><li><p>Formulates expectations for test data based on historical data.</p></li><li><p>Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability</p></li><li><p>Interfaces with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions</p></li><li><p>Performs functions as required to ensure instrumentation system readiness and data validity</p></li><li><p>Self-starter that works under minimal supervision</p><p></p></li></ul><p><b><b>This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.</b></b> An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.</p><p></p><p><b><b>Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):</b></b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry</p></li><li><p>7+ years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems for military aircraft programs</p></li><li><p>7+ years of experience with open and closed loop feedback control systems</p></li><li><p>7+ years of experience with instrumentation and/or data acquisition systems</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):</b></p><ul><li><p>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)</p></li><li><p>5+ years of experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment</p></li><li><p>5+ years of experience with Moog or MTS FlexTest controllers</p></li><li><p>5+ years of experience with MTS AeroPro Test Control Software</p></li><li><p>Experience planning and executing instrumentation activities for test programs</p></li><li><p>Experience with data acquisition system attributes (e.g. range, accuracy, frequency responses, bandwidth) to define characteristics of measurements to be recorded</p></li><li><p>Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering</p></li><li><p>Experience with hydraulic control systems for static and fatigue testing in a lab environment</p></li><li><p>Experience directly supporting flight/lab test operations</p></li><li><p>Experience with precision test, measurement devices, and sensor selection</p></li><li><p>Experience with LabView software and its use in laboratory environments</p></li><li><p>Experience with transducer and sensor physics with the ability to make hardware selections appropriate to measure physical phenomena</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>Typical Education/Experience: </b></b></p><p>Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.</p><p></p><p><b><b>Relocation: </b></b></p><p>This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.</p><p></p><p><b><b>Drug Free Workplace:</b></b></p><p>Boeingis 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.</p><p></p><p><b><b>Shift: </b></b></p><p>This position is for 1st shift.</p>