Design and Analysis Engineer MQ 25 Flight Test Hot

Job Description

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Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer – MQ-25 Flight Test to serve the MQ-25 Flight Test program in Patuxent River, MD.

The selected candidate will join the MQ-25 Mission Systems team supporting the flight test program out of NAS Pax River, MD.

He or she will be part of a team assuring that the avionics systems including mission and vehicle management systems, communication, navigation and identification systems, and sensor and payload systems are operational on the fleet of test aircraft and functionally validated during the flight test program. Job duties will include (but not limited to) pre-flight operations, mission planning, air vehicle checkout/debug, control room operations, post flight data download, quick turn data review, and coordination with Mission Systems Subject Matter experts located in St. Louis.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads work with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements

• Leads and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications

• Leads work to test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements

• Oversees the team that monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements

• Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle

• Researches technology advances for potential application to company business needs

• Makes recommendations for technology investments

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of related work experience and technical education

• Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of related work experience and technical education

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Previous experience in mission systems avionics, integration, test, or development

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: well match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting

• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees Boeing 401(k) accounts. 

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 3: $119,850-$162,150

Level 4: $146,200-$197,800A

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 13, 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

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)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st 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.