The Boeing Company Hiring for Associate Test Instrumentation & Controls Engineer at Bengaluru, India Full Time

Job Description

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Position Overview:

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for Associate Test Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to work in the Structural, Material, Environmental and Mechanical Test capability for the existing and future production aircraft testing purposes. This position will be located in the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center, Bangalore, India and reports to the Manager – Structures Test, Boeing Test & Evaluation India.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Responsible to support structural, mechanical, environmental and material properties test programs for various Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Systems (BDS), and Boeing Space Programs.

• Gathers test requirements, instrumentation and configuration definition, select appropriate sensors, data acquisition systems, signal conditioning, and communication interfaces.

• Performs the system design, fabrication, integration, modification, setup, checkout, teardown and documentation of instrumentation and test control systems to achieve test requirements.

• Identifies test requirements and determines test methods.

• Integrates test hardware, software and systems to fulfill all test requirements

• Solves problems and resolves instrumentation system, transducer, and test-related problems

• Analyzes, reviews and validates test data to ensure test instrumentation hardware and software readiness

• Formulates expectations for test data based on historical data.

• Supports development of test debrief material.

• Participate in evaluation of test performance data.

• Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability

• Interact with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for data acquisition and instrumentation systems to solve challenging engineering problems.

• Performs functions as required to ensure instrumentation system readiness and data validity

• Participate in test readiness reviews, safety reviews and data/control systems checkout to minimize risk.

• Familiar with regulatory framework (DO-160, FAA and Mil-Spec), for warranting safety and regulatory compliance.

• Conduct research in test technologies to improve lab efficiency and capability

• Help to lead in the current and future direction of the Boeing Structures Testing capability across the Boeing Enterprise.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher is required as a BASIC QUALIFICATION

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• General knowledge across a wide range of environmental effects and electronic, electrical, software engineering disciplines.

• 3+ years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems for military and/or commercial aircraft programs

• 3+ years of experience with open and closed loop feedback control systems

• 3+ years of experience with instrumentation and/or data acquisition systems

• 3+ years of experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment

• 3+ years of experience with MTS FlexTest controllers and/or MTS AeroPro Test Control Software

• Hands-on Experience with control systems such as PLC or SCADA and their programming.

• Experience with data acquisition system attributes (e.g. range, accuracy, frequency responses, bandwidth) to define characteristics of measurements to be recorded

• Experience with precision test, measurement devices, and sensor selection

• Experience in planning and implementing instrumentation activities for test programs

• Experience with hydraulic control systems for static and fatigue testing in a lab environment

• Experience directly supporting flight/lab test operations

• Experience with transducer and sensor physics with the ability to make hardware selections appropriate to measure physical phenomena

• Experience with lab hydraulic control and power systems: servos, actuators, load cylinders, manifolds

• Experience with sensors including accelerometers, strain gages, thermocouples, load cells, and LVDT devices.

• Knowledge of EMI/EMC test requirements is an added advantage

• Knowledge of DO-160 certification requirements, creation of Qualification Plans, procedure and processes is a plus.

• Demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Be fluent in written and spoken English.

Typical Education & Experience:

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 8 Plus years’ related work experience or Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience with an equivalent combination of education and experience in control systems and the instrumentation.

This position is for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends, and alternate shifts may be required to support program objectives. This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

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 proud members of the Valuable 500 (https://www.thevaluable500.com/) 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.

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.