Job Description
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The Boeing Company is looking for Test and Evaluation Engineers to join a new team of aerodynamic test engineers in Farnborough, United Kingdom. This team is part of our new High-Lift Aerodynamics Collaboration Centre (HiLACC), based on-site at the wind tunnel in Cody Technology Park, Farnborough, UK, and will function as a direct extension of the Aero-Test Labs Team in Seattle, WA, USA.
The Role
As part of Boeing Test & Evaluation, this position will require a methodical approach to problem-solving; developing hardware and software solutions to over-constrained problems in order to support internal customer needs. The successful candidate will have an engineering background that goes beyond the theoretical and addresses real-world problems through the application of engineering principles with a logical and judicious approach. As the team is small, multiple hats will be worn, from wind tunnel model design to test methods & instrumentation to test directing, all working as part of a global Test and Evaluation team.
This position is expected to be 100% on-site in Farnborough, with approximately 5% travel domestically and/or internationally.
This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.
Position Responsibilities
Design component and sub-assembly level hardware or software and use analytical tools to verify the design.
Assist in coordinating the manufacture and assembly of test hardware.
Assist in demonstrating the effectiveness of test methods.
Develop simple test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition needed to perform the test and minimize risk.
Identify solutions to basic problems and support the development of processes, methods, and tools.
Support development of test debrief material. Participate in evaluation of test performance data.
Review test data for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer.
A snapshot of our benefits includes:
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year (3-4 days)
- Company Incentive Plan ( bonus)
- Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
- Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
- Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
- 6x annual salary life insurance
- Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
Required / Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering
- Masters degree or higher in engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD or higher in engineering
- Experience in mechanical design principles and analysis
- Experience with aerodynamics
- Experience with CAD Design (CATIA preferred)
- Experience with project management
- Experience with wind tunnels
Visa Sponsorship:
This position offers visa sponsorship based on candidate eligibility.
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.