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Senior Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer

Boeing

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Base salary $143,650  to $194,350

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Oklahoma City, OK

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  • LocationOklahoma City, OK
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About this job

Senior Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer located in Oklahoma City, OK. You will have the unique opportunity to support Boeing Mobility & Bomber portfolio products. In joining this program, you will be part of an outstanding team of technical designers & engineers making history as we shape this one-of-a-kind next generation Aircraft. Key responsibilities include test planning, configuration control, test conduct, as well as data collection and analysis to assure product safety, performance, and regulatory certification during all flight and ground tests. At Boeing, our engineers use their expertise to create innovative next generation capabilities for a wide variety of amazing aerospace platforms and products.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leads others in the development of standard test methods and processes and applies advanced test technologies to create or improve test methods

  • Writes invention disclosures to protect Boeing Intellectual Property

  • Prepares R&D proposals and presents to internal management and external customer

  • Applies emerging industry technologies to develop test procedures

  • Reviews critical procedures to identify potential problems and resolve issues

  • Develops innovative metrology design techniques, processes, methods, or concepts

  • Oversees the integration of new design and manufacturing techniques into test hardware/system designs

  • Analyzes processes for potential improvements and recommends associated changes

  • Develops the standard policies for post-test activity

  • Resolves or oversees resolution of special test procedures

  • Works with the enterprise test and engineering group to standardize evaluation techniques

  • Formulates expectations for test data for new or unique tests

  • Trains and coaches others

  • Works under consultative direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
  • 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
  • 10+ years of experience with instrumentation data systems in all phases of flight test  (modification, execution, and refurbishment)
  • Experience working with Accelerometers, Pressure sensors, Temperature sensors, Force sensors, Strain gages, Position sensor and Flowmeters
  • Experience with calibration methods like regression, polynomial and hysteresis
  • Understanding of mechanical design and the ability to decipher engineering drawings

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with military commercial derivative aircraft
  • Held an active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months

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.

Conflict of Interest:

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

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

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:  $143,650 – $194,350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($143,650) is above 58% of the 4,274 Engineering (non-software) roles nationwide listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $136,500; the middle half runs from $116,800 to $160,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Boeing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Boeing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Senior Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer (this listing)$143,650 - $194,350
Senior Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer$143,650 - $194,350
Product Security Engineer (Senior)$143K - $255K
Product Security Engineer (Senior)$143K - $255K
Flight Engineering Manager (Guidance Navigation & Control))$142,800 - $193,200
Loads & Dynamics Engineering Manager$142,800 - $193,200
Loads & Dynamics Manager - Flight Engineering$142,800 - $193,200

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Boeing roles · How to read the bar

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Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-27
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: USA - Oklahoma City, OK

Summary Pay Range: $143,650 – $194,350

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