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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is looking for a second shift F-22 Instrumentation Engineer (Mid-Level) to join our team in the Air Dominance Combined Test Force at Edwards AFB, CA.
Edwards AFB is the home of the 412th Test Wing and the 2nd largest Air Force base. The wing oversees base day-to-day operations and provides support for over 10,000 military, federal civilian and contract personnel assigned to a 481-square mile installation. The 412th Test Wing plans, conducts, analyzes, and reports on all flight and ground testing of aircraft, weapons systems, software and components as well as modeling and simulation for the U.S. Air Force. There are three core components for this mission: flying operations, maintenance and engineering.
The Boeing Company supports multiple platforms at Edwards AFB. This posting is for the support of the 411th Flight Test Squadron, F-22 Combined Test Force (CTF) where Boeing works directly with our Air Force customer and our industry partners supporting its mission to improve the warfighting capabilities of the Air Force through system integration, development, test and evaluation of the F-22 Raptor.
The site is comprised of a diverse team of Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) employees who are extremely motivated, skilled, knowledgeable, and highly valued by our customers and business partners.
This position requires an active Secret Security Clearance (last update must be within 2 years), and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance after starting the position. U.S. Citizenship is required. Obtaining program access will be required post start. If, at any time, the applicant loses their security clearance or program access, this will be grounds for dismissal
Position Responsibilities:
- Develops and documents standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity.
- Leads the development of test procedures.
- Applies lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures.
- Guides others in the design of test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements.
- Analysis, processing and formatting of data to customer requirements.
- Approves test data prior to delivery to customer.
- Formulates expectations for test data based on historical data.
- Performs functions as required to ensure calibration system readiness and data validity.
- Works under minimal direction.
- Mission Control Room support
- Pre-flight and Post-flight activities
- Anomaly troubleshooting
- Modification direction and oversight along with generating engineering instructions for all activities.
- Read / Redline / Modify Instrumentation Drawings Generate Instrumentation Flight Test Service Orders (FTSOs)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 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
- Ability to obtain F-22 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience with aircraft instrumentation system design implementation and application in flight test environment
- Experience working on military aircraft
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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:
Level 2: $90,950-$123,050
Level 3: $111,350-$150,650
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 06, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 2nd shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is looking for a second shift F-22 Instrumentation Engineer (Mid-Level) to join our team in the Air Dominance Combined Test Force at Edwards AFB, CA.
Edwards AFB is the home of the 412th Test Wing and the 2nd largest Air Force base. The wing oversees base day-to-day operations and provides support for over 10,000 military, federal civilian and contract personnel assigned to a 481-square mile installation. The 412th Test Wing plans, conducts, analyzes, and reports on all flight and ground testing of aircraft, weapons systems, software and components as well as modeling and simulation for the U.S. Air Force. There are three core components for this mission: flying operations, maintenance and engineering.
The Boeing Company supports multiple platforms at Edwards AFB. This posting is for the support of the 411th Flight Test Squadron, F-22 Combined Test Force (CTF) where Boeing works directly with our Air Force customer and our industry partners supporting its mission to improve the warfighting capabilities of the Air Force through system integration, development, test and evaluation of the F-22 Raptor.
The site is comprised of a diverse team of Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) employees who are extremely motivated, skilled, knowledgeable, and highly valued by our customers and business partners.
This position requires an active Secret Security Clearance (last update must be within 2 years), and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance after starting the position. U.S. Citizenship is required. Obtaining program access will be required post start. If, at any time, the applicant loses their security clearance or program access, this will be grounds for dismissal
Position Responsibilities:
- Develops and documents standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity.
- Leads the development of test procedures.
- Applies lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures.
- Guides others in the design of test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements.
- Analysis, processing and formatting of data to customer requirements.
- Approves test data prior to delivery to customer.
- Formulates expectations for test data based on historical data.
- Performs functions as required to ensure calibration system readiness and data validity.
- Works under minimal direction.
- Mission Control Room support
- Pre-flight and Post-flight activities
- Anomaly troubleshooting
- Modification direction and oversight along with generating engineering instructions for all activities.
- Read / Redline / Modify Instrumentation Drawings Generate Instrumentation Flight Test Service Orders (FTSOs)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 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
- Ability to obtain F-22 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience with aircraft instrumentation system design implementation and application in flight test environment
- Experience working on military aircraft
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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:
Level 2: $90,950-$123,050
Level 3: $111,350-$150,650
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 06, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 2nd shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman18
- Lockheed Martin13
- Joby Aviation11
- Anduril9
- MTSI8
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
- Technology & Software
- Science & Research
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in flight test engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering
- Experience writing and executing flight test plans, test cards, or test procedures
- Proficiency with data acquisition and real-time telemetry systems
- Active DoD security clearance or eligibility for a secret or top secret clearance
- Familiarity with MIL-STD, FAA certification, or DO-178 compliance requirements
- Experience operating or evaluating avionics, navigation, or fly-by-wire systems
Tips for Your Flight Test Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to test phases
Recruiters scan for specific test phases you've worked, such as envelope expansion, qualification, or acceptance testing. Name each phase explicitly and tie it to a platform or aircraft type rather than listing generic 'flight test experience.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists flight test engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your data acquisition tool proficiency
Job postings routinely filter by tools like IADS, Curtiss-Wright, or MathWorks products. Calling these out by name in your resume and cover letter moves you past automated screening faster than describing the task those tools support.
Match your clearance level to the posting
Many defense flight test roles require an active clearance at the time of hire, not a clearable background. Read each posting closely and prioritize applications where your current clearance level matches exactly, since clearance upgrades can delay your start date.
Prepare a test card or flight card sample
Interviewers for flight test roles often ask you to walk through how you'd structure a test card. Having a sanitized, unclassified example from a previous program ready to discuss demonstrates procedural rigor in a way that abstract answers don't.
Ask specific questions about test infrastructure
At the offer stage, ask whether the team uses a dedicated telemetry ground station or relies on chase aircraft, and what the typical ratio of sim hours to live flight hours looks like. These questions signal experience and help you evaluate whether the role matches your background.
Flight Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most flight test engineers?
The companies hiring the most flight test engineers right now include Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Joby Aviation, with the largest share of openings in California, Alabama, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate around major flight test centers and defense contractor facilities.
How many flight test engineer jobs are remote?
About 38% of flight test engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is low compared to most engineering disciplines. Data analysis, test planning, and post-flight report writing are the sub-areas most likely to allow remote days, while live flight operations and range work almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a flight test engineer?
Start with a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, then build hands-on experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, or systems integration. Completing a formal flight test course through a program like the National Test Pilot School or an equivalent contractor-run course significantly strengthens your candidacy. From there, entry-level roles at defense contractors or test ranges provide the live flight exposure employers require.
Can you get a flight test engineer job with little or no experience?
Some contractors hire junior flight test engineers directly from engineering programs if you can show exposure to instrumentation, simulation environments, or laboratory test work. A strong senior capstone project involving data acquisition or vehicle dynamics, combined with an internship at an aerospace company, is often enough to qualify for associate or developmental test engineer roles that include structured on-the-job training.
What does the flight test engineer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering test methodology, instrumentation, and data analysis. A panel interview typically comes next, where you'll walk through a past test program, discuss how you handled anomalies, and sometimes work through a scenario involving a test card or envelope expansion decision. Clearance verification and a background check follow an offer.
Where can I find and apply to flight test engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to flight test engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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