Job Details
Posted date: Sep 03, 2025
Category: Engineering
Location: Seattle, WA
Estimated salary: $125,150
Range: $85,850 - $164,450
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 looking for a Lab Operations Engineer to join our team at the Propulsion, Vibration, Noise Laboratories in Seattle, WA.
This position will support operations, repair & maintenance, and upgrades to a multitude of labs, facilities and infrastructure that enables Propulsion, Vibration & Noise testing for all Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) and Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) products.
Lab facilities include an aero-acoustic wind tunnel, fuels systems & fuel properties testing, hazardous test facility, nozzle test facility, along with noise & vibration labs. Each facility has a unique suite of equipment and infrastructure to support it including air compressors & air distribution systems, vacuum systems, Liquid Nitrogen (LN2), refrigeration, steam, fuel & oil storage systems and propane.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate (Level 2), Mid-Level (Level 3) and Senior (Level 4) Lab Operations Engineers.
Position Responsibilities Include:
Coordinate with lab leads to address infrastructure and equipment needs
Coordinate with Facilities, Equipment Services organizations and external vendors on required maintenance support and infrastructure related issues and projects
Lead lab safety walks and coordinate with EHS and other teams to implement safety enhancements
Operate the aero-acoustic wind tunnel
Assist in capital and expense Long Range Business Planning
Assist in test planning and test operations in various labs
Create and maintain documentation and operation procedures of labs, facilities and infrastructure
Work under general direction
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
Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications
Experience managing projects and utilizing standard project management tools
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Level 3: 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Familiar with various kinds of piping systems, valves, compressors, pumps, hydraulics and electrical systems
Plant Engineering experience
Reliability Engineering experience
Experience with CAD Design
Experience in Test & Evaluation
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.
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: $85,850 - $116,150
Summary pay range for Experienced level: $102,000 - $138,000
Summary pay range for Senior level: $121,550 - $164,450
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 18, 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.
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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