Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer (Associate or MidLevel)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing is recruiting a Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer to join the Aerodynamic Testing team at the companys Tukwila WA location. The Aerodynamic Testing is responsible for wind tunnel testing in support of airplane design development research and technology development for all Boeing programs across all speed regimes.

In this position youll be responsible for repairing maintaining and upgrading the various test facilities and infrastructure that supports Aerodynamic Lab testing activities. The primary lab facilities include the Boeing Transonic Wind Tunnel (BTWT) Boeing Research Aerodynamic and Icing Tunnel (BRAIT) as well as a 300psi and 1000psi air compressor. Each facility has a unique suite of equipment and infrastructure to support it.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate or Midlevel Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer.

Position Responsibilities:

• Project management and engineering support for maintenance and facility upgrade activities including routine preventative maintenance repairs and largescale projects

• Support an ongoing project to implement a Computerized Maintenance Management System to support lab assets

• Coordinate with testing experts and program representatives to ensure facilities can meet necessary test requirements

• Coordinate with various support organizations and vendors on required maintenance support and infrastructure related issues and projects

• Maintain the lab process documentation and drawings specifically related to the test facilities and infrastructure

• Maintain or manage spares inventories

• Support development of the capital and expense long range business plan (LRBP) inputs related to test facilities requirements

• Staff program testing in the labs as a facility operator which can sometimes include extended or off shift times

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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Mechanical Engineering background with passing knowledge of aerodynamics pipe flow refrigeration vibration rotating machinery stress analysis design materials Code compliance project management general troubleshooting and general plant/facility engineering

• Experience with facility maintenance in an engineering and/or management role

• Experience with various kinds of piping systems valves compressors pumps motors and hydraulics

• Experience in project management

• Ability to comprehend analyze and interpret complex engineering documentation

• Ability to solve problems involving multiple engineering fields including aerodynamic mechanical electrical controls air systems hydraulics

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.

Shift:

This position is primarily 1st shift; however off shift and/or weekend work may be required as needed to support program objectives.

Union:

This is a unionrepresented 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 (Level 2): $85850 $116150

Summary Pay Range for Midlevel (Level 3): $102000 $138000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors 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 requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance PostStart is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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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