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Mid-level Production Test Engineer

Wichita, Kansas Job ID 2026-18197 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Nov. 04, 2026
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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.


This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Design, construct, fabricate, assemble, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems (primarily hydraulic, electrical and computer based equipment)
  • Perform a variety of tests utilizing electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and similar type systems and equipment
  • Support commissioning of new test equipment
  • Work with/from schematics, engineering drawings, written and/or verbal instructions
  • Operate related equipment
  • Analyze data to determine whether instrumentation is functioning correctly upon installation
  • Perform calibration and alignment checks, planning, modifications, and replacements as required
  • Work effectively and supportively in a team environment while being able to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Work with potentially hazardous equipment or on potentially hazardous test activities, following all safety equipment and processes mandated for those activities to complete them safely
  • Work directly with internal customers in a supportive and positive manner
  • Work in dynamic and deadline driven environment

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. Or will have by Decemeber 2026.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechnical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Experience designing mechanical/electrical/hydraulic test systems
  • Experience assembling mechanical/electrical/hydraulic test systems
  • Experience working with mechanical/electrical/hydraulic test systems
  • Experience working with computer systems
  • Experience installing and working with instrumentation and test equipment
  • Ability to work from drawings and schematics
  • Ability to design and fabricate items required with minimal oversight
  • Experience working with various hand, power and machine shop tools
  • Experience in a test lab and/or flight test environment is a benefit
  • Programming and PLC experience

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are 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.

Pay & Benefits:

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. 

We also provide 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: $75,000 - $115,000 

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

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Export Control Requirements:

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


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.

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