Job Description
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Boeing Test & Evaluation UK (BT&E UK) is responsible for the delivery of safe and efficient test operations of Boeing products in the UK. BT&E UK is currently planning for future Fixed Wing flight trials on Boeing aircraft in the UK.
The Lead Test & Evaluation Engineer role will be the UK focal for the E7 Wedgetail test execution team in the delivery of the ground and flight test programme. Primarily this will consist of participation within and coordination of a combined test team from multiple countries and organisations. This will include test planning, execution and reporting as well as providing technical advice from a test & evaluation perspective to the Flight Test Programme Manager. Furthermore at a BT&E team level the role should be able to assist with finance, labour tracking, resource forecasting and research to assist strategic decision making.
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The successful candidate is expected to be able to conduct the following:
- Coordinate multiple stakeholders in the delivery of the test programme, participating in testing as test director where required.
- Coordinate Test & Engineering functions from across Boeing to enable complex testing to be conducted in compliance with UK regulation
- Represent Boeing T&E/Flight Operations at RAF Lossiemouth and other locations.
- Be able to communicate clearly with the customer, suppliers and other BDUK functions in the delivery of the test programme.
- Work under minimal direction as the BT&E UK representative on site
- Participate in test execution and conduct T&E activity on non-production aircraft where required.
- Develop planning and execution documents; test plans, test procedures, hazard analyses and reports.
- Provide T&E support to Boeing Design & Engineering teams and assist with product development and certification activities.
- Ability to mentor other team members
Required competencies
- Must be able to pass an CAA (Class II), FAA (Class III) and UK military (Cat 3) aviation medical.
- An Engineering degree
- Understanding of Test and Evaluation process and how it relates to Military Aircraft Regulation in the UK
- Knowledge of Safety and Quality Assurance process interactions with test operations, including incident notifications, and anomaly documentation and resolution processes.
- An understanding of the support functions necessary to deliver a complex military test programme (e.g. security, maintenance, supply chain)
- Ability to communicate clearly using Microsoft Office products
- The role will have significant UK and US Boeing interface and therefore a person who is diplomatic whilst being strong minded is required.
- Clear understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle
Preferred competencies
- Graduate of a UK military recognized test pilot school (ETPS, EPNER, USAFTPS or USNTPS) or Aerosystems course.
- Prior experience of mission and communications system testing on military platforms
- Detailed technical knowledge of any Boeing rotary,UAS or fixed wing aircraft.
- T&E Experience on fixed wing or UAS aircraft.
- Experience of working in a Combined Test Team.
- Understanding of Programme Management Best Practices
- Experience in working with international collaborative organizations or partnerships.
- Experience of estimating resource requirements and managing programme risks, issues and opportunities
What Boeing offers you:
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
- Continuous learning: You'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year!
- Pension Plan with 10% employer contribution
- Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
- 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
- Parental leave options are available!
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Work Authorisation: This position does not have sponsorship approval. This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to acquire immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.
Security Clearance: Willingness and eligibility to undergo and acquire SC clearance is required for which UK citizenship is essential leading up to acquiring Developed Vetting (DV).
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Export Control Requirements: This is an export control position.
Export Control Details: Non - US based job
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.