Lead, Senior or Expert Test & Evaluation Engineer - PAC-3
Quick Summary
Establishes PAC-3 Program Instructions for verification and validation, ensuring consistency with Boeing DPs, BPIs, and BPGs Coordinates a multi-skilled (electrical, mechanical, project, systems, etc.
The Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) organization is seeking a Lead, Senior or Expert Test & Evaluation Engineer to serve as the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Test Technical Lead Engineer in Huntsville, AL.
The PAC-3 Engineering Team is responsible for designing RADAR seeker upgrades and next generation concepts, as well as supporting production and special test equipment design. Boeing has a multi-year contract to develop, test, and manufacture the PAC-3 RADAR seeker. This program encompasses concurrent design, test and manufacturing as new upgrades to this complex electro-mechanical assembly are incorporated into production. This long-term program is rapidly growing in Huntsville due to design updates, production growth, and Boeing facilities consolidations.
The Test Technical Lead will provide technical oversight to SEIT capability Test Conductors as they lead test planning, readiness reviews, and test execution across development, verification, and validation activities for both the PAC-3 seeker system and supporting test equipment. The successful Test Technical Lead Engineer will be familiar with test command media and best practices and adapt it to the PAC-3 system and program, engaging mentees with an Advise, Assist, Check mentality to bring consistency across testing on the program.
Responsibilities
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Establishes PAC-3 Program Instructions for verification and validation, ensuring consistency with Boeing DPs, BPIs, and BPGs
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Coordinates a multi-skilled (electrical, mechanical, project, systems, etc.) engineering team to develop and execute effective testing strategies from planning through data review
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Leads the development of test system requirements and verification methodologies during verification and validation activities
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Leads Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and resolutions on issues relating to test activities
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Ensures Technical Readiness Review rigor
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Supports program Risk, Issues, and Opportunities (RIO) management board
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Supports testing aspect of proposal preparation
Requirements
~1 min readMasters or Doctorate of Science degree in Engineering or related science or technology field degree
Experience in pulse doppler radar system architectures and design/test practices
Experience with PAC-3 Seeker development, qualification, testing, and fielding
Experience developing test requirements and procedures to validate meet system and component level development requirements
Experience with early program lifecycle development and risk reduction activities
Responsible for Enterprise Standard Gated Process (ESGP), where you will establish criteria and artifacts and have approval authority for key program milestones (PDR, CDR, etc.)
Expertise in multiple domains including digital/analog/mixed signal design, embedded systems, power electronics, RF, systems engineering, or optical system design
Experience leading development of architectural approaches from customer and system requirements
Extensive experience managing/leading engineering projects
Proven experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi-discipline teams
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Not Applicable 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.This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation is offered for internal candidates.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.This is a 1st shift position.
Shift 1 (United States of America)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.
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:
Lead (Level 4): $126,650 - $171, 350
Senior (Level 5): $154,700 - $209,300
Expert (Level 6): $188,700 - $255,300
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 28, 2026
- First seen
- September 28, 2026
- Last seen
- October 7, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 8
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 33%
- Scored at
- October 7, 2026
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