Associate Environmental Test Engineer
Boeing
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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. Boeing is the world’s largest (Per Boeing LinkedIn page) aerospace company and a leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space, and security systems, and global services. Building on a legacy of over a century of innovation and leadership, Boeing continues to lead the way in technology and innovation, customer delivery, and investment in its people and future growth of aerospace. In India, Boeing has been a strong partner to the Indian aerospace and defense sectors for more than 75 years. People at Boeing have been supporting mission readiness and modernization of India’s defense forces, and enabling connected, safer, and smarter flying experiences, in the sky, in the seas, and in space. Technology for today and tomorrow The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 3000+ diverse engineering workforce that contributes to global aerospace growth. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace. People-driven culture At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring diverse perspectives and thoughts – enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected. No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people’s careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing. At Boeing, we are inclusive, diverse, and transformative. With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace. Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world. Position Overview: Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for Associate Environmental Test 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. General ability to lead a team to conduct a test, compilation of test sequence, monitor progress of the test and test parameters, and record test activities while being able to accommodate / troubleshoot / maintain any unforeseen events that occur during the test. Gather test requirements, instrumentation and configuration definition, develop test procedures, design and analyze test fixtures, lead in the fabrication and setup of the tests, and lead in the test conduct phase. Knowledge on Aerospace Environmental Testing such as thermal testing, vibration test and others per RTCA DO-160/MIL-810G Participate in data acquisition activities during tests, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection using various sensors and data acquisition systems. Help in analyzing test data and interpreting results to assess the performance and integrity of components and systems. General knowledge and proficiency in the operation, integration, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of test equipment. General knowledge across a wide range of environmental effects and electronic, electrical, software engineering disciplines. Support development of test debrief material. Perform special test procedures as required to support failure investigation. Design support for component and sub-assembly level hardware or software as specified by the Statement of Work. Review standards and regulations to assess the impact on the test plan. Prepare test configuration work instructions and detailed change orders. Coordinate the staging of test hardware. Participate in test readiness reviews, safety reviews and data/control systems checkout to minimize risk. Support equipment maintenance, calibrations and system check-out/validation to satisfy test requirements. Use knowledge in structural design, CAD systems, and analysis concepts, including test techniques and advanced hydraulic operations to design test fixtures and organize test operations. Exhibit a high degree of mechanical aptitude, which includes an understanding of 2D design drawings and manufacturability, producibility and reliability of test hardware designs. Familiar with regulatory framework (DO-160 and Mil-Spec), for warranting safety and regulatory compliance. Coordinate with the business partner, team members, shop (touch-labor) personnel, and other support personnel 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. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) Knowledge of CAD Tools (CATIA, Unigraphics/NX) for Modeling, Drafting, Model Based Definition and PLM software (Enovia, Teamcenter). Hands on experience in Aerospace Environmental Testing such as thermal testing, vibration test and others per RTCA DO-160/MIL-810G Experience with testing, writing test plans, conducting tests, and writing test reports. Experience with the Test Engineering lifecycle: requirements, test design, test documentation/reporting and test execution. Experience in designing test setup, implementing and conducting structural or mechanical lab testing Experience with instrumentation and/or data acquisition systems, measurement devices, and sensor selection. 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. Possess knowledge of aircraft structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes. 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. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Mechanical / Aerospace / Automobile / Industrial / Manufacturing or equivalent Engineering Bachelor or higher degree with 5 to 9 years of relevant work experience in test engineering operations and execution.
