Job Description

Lead Aerodynamic Stability & Control Engineer at BOEING summary:

The Lead Aerodynamic Stability & Control Engineer at Boeing leads the development, design, testing, and certification of air data systems for fighter and unmanned aircraft projects. Responsibilities include aerodynamic modeling, wind tunnel testing, flight test planning, and system integration to meet customer requirements. This role requires extensive aerospace engineering expertise, collaboration across disciplines, and supports critical flight vehicle stability and control functions.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring senior Lead Aerodynamic Stability & Control Engineer to lead and perform Air Data Systems development and analysis for Phantom Works projects in Berkeley, MO . The position covers wide-ranging lead and execution responsibilities, including aerodynamic design development, air data systems development, aerodynamic testing, certification, and flight testing.

This position supports Fighter and Unmanned Aircraft projects. You can expect to apply your skills in Air Data Systems design, analysis and testing in Flight disciplines to meet our customers' requirements.

Join our team and become a Flight Engineer with unmatched opportunity and potential; you’ll be supported to develop and maintain specialized skills that may be applied across multiple product domains. You’ll benefit from exposure to a variety of unique and challenging projects and collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines and industry experts.

Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Coordinate and execute air data system tasks to support air vehicle air data system development, including both flush and conventional integrations.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Level 4 and 5 Aerodynamic Stability & Control Engineer.

Position Responsibilities:

• Air data systems configuration development and design sufficiency studies

• Wind tunnel test planning, execution and data analysis

• Air data system aerodynamic modeling from wind tunnel, CFD and other data sources

• Air data algorithm development

• Air data system integration into 6-DOF flight simulation and simulation of vehicle trajectories

• Air data system integration

• Air data system flight certification

• Flight test design and planning

• Flight test execution and data analysis

• Source error correction updates

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or Internationally depending on business needs.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• (Level 4) 9+ years of work related experience with a Bachelor’s or 7+ years of work related experience with a Master’s or 4+ years of work related experience with a PhD

• (Level 5) 14+ years of work related experience with a Bachelor’s or 12+ years of work related experience with a Master’s or 9+ years of work related experience with a PhD

• Experience with Air Data Systems Development

Typical Education/Experience:

(Level 4)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

(Level 5)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

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 4): $113,900 - $154,100

Summary pay range (Level 5): $138,550 - $187,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 13, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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.

Keywords:

aerodynamic stability, air data systems, flight test, aerodynamic design, wind tunnel testing, flight simulation, aerospace engineering, control systems, certification, Phantom Works

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Relocation, Work visa, Currently hiring, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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