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Lab Operations Engineer - Propulsion, Vibration, Noise Labs (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior)

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86k - 164k USD/year

Office

Seattle, WA, United States

Full Time

Lab Operations Engineer - Propulsion, Vibration, Noise Labs (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

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

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Lab Operations Engineer - Propulsion, Vibration, Noise Labs (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior)

Office

Seattle, WA, United States

Full Time

86k - 164k USD/year

September 3, 2025

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