Experienced Systems Operator (Test Systems Operator)

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.

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a ExperiencedSystems Operator to join our team in North Charleston, SC.

Primary responsibility will be to conduct initial and follow-on production flights and customer demonstration flights on newly manufactured 787 airplanes in Charleston.  Successful candidates can expect travel and flights domestically and potentially international in support of the production system as well as post-production activity via CFR 91 & 125.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs systems checks on the ground and in-flight for production acceptance

• Supports flights to include: functional test flights, Customer Demonstration flights, Production acceptance flights, etc.

• Researches and confirms airplane configuration and status

• Prepares and maintains aircraft flight test procedures

• Demonstrates to the customer that aircraft meets production standards prior to delivery

• Performs duties as a flight crew member

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience with aviation or aviation related activities

• Current FAA Class II medical certificate or the ability to obtain one

• 1+ years of experience in aircraft systems integration and operations

• Ability to work variable shifts including day, nights, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Previous flight engineer or systems operator experience

• 1+ years of Aircrew experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field

• AMT Airframe and Power plant license

• FAA Commercial Pilot license

• FAA or military Flight Engineer

• Flight Test Experience

• Boeing commercial airplane experience

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

Travel:

This role will require travel approximately 10-15% of the time.

Shift:

This position is primarily 1st shift; however, variable shifts including day, evening, nights, weekends and holidays may be required 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: 103,700 - 140,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 27, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person” (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person not required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.