Job Details
Posted date: Jul 31, 2025
Category: Engineering
Location: Seattle, WA
Estimated salary: $65,750
Range: $51,000 - $80,500
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 Company is currently seeking a Cab Operations Technician to join the team in Seattle, Washington. This position will support the BT&E Lab Test Northwest, Systems Laboratories organization.
This role will work with our team of engineers and technicians who design, build, operate and maintain our six engineering flight deck simulators, as well as a multi-purpose motion simulator and systems integration facility. These engineering Cabs are all located on the Mezzanine of the 2-122 building at North Boeing Field and are replicas of Boeing commercial airplane flight decks used for a variety of testing, including flight test certification of scenarios too dangerous for the real airplane. The motion cab is used throughout an airplane’s life cycle from early studies of aerodynamic performance to fleet support and accident investigation.
Cab Operations provides technical support to the myriad complex electro-mechanical hardware and software systems that compose our simulation environments. This includes loading airplane Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) software, troubleshooting problems on the flight deck, and supporting the lab-specific equipment designed to emulate aircraft response for our cab pilots.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced level Cab Operations Technicians.
Position Responsibilities:
Support to all of our simulation laboratories in a variety of roles
Lab operations support including, but not limited to:
Start Cabs first thing in the morning; power on procedures, check systems, run daily readiness tests and ensure systems are ready for 1st session of the day
Support cab integration configuration of cab (config files, scenario files) and data collection systems if required
Airplane maintenance and technical support including:
Load updated / specialized LRU software as needed
Support emerging needs including:
Troubleshooting failed systems
Reconfiguring cab systems (e.g., lighting, panels, OTW systems)
General mezzanine technician operations:
Lights, doors, alarms, facilities issues, etc.
Fire systems, CO2, all safety issues.
Calibration, MATES interface
5S, FOD, Lab Excellence
Possible second shift support
Upgrades, new facilities and development support:
MCAB systems
Supporting capital projects and system upgrades
Cab design / build support
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Experience in a technical role
1+ years of experience in any airplane systems
1+ years of experience in customer support
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Familiarity with avionics
LOTTO & UV Certification
Knowledge of BCA commercial airplane & flight deck systems (737MAX, 747, 767, 777ER, 777X, and 787)
Knowledge of BDS commercial derivative airplane & flight deck systems (747V, Tanker)
Electro/Mechanical system knowledge of motion control systems
Experience in maintaining flight simulation systems
Experience in troubleshooting complex hardware/software systems
Experience working in Seattle IASL Labs, especially with our Lab Test Northwest simulation (PSIM/IAC) tools and simulation systems
Microsoft Access experience (used for Operations databases)
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.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Shift:
Additional shifts 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 for Associate level (Level 2): $51,000 – $69,000
Summary Pay Range for Experienced (Level 3): $59,500 – $80,500
Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 15, 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
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.
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