Associate Wind Tunnel Operations Technician

Associate Wind Tunnel Operations Technician

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) – Aerodynamic Testing team – Seattle, WA.

This role repairs, maintains, and upgrades test facilities and infrastructure that support Aerodynamic Lab testing activities, primarily the Boeing Propulsion Wind Tunnel (BPWT), with possible support at other local wind tunnels. An ideal candidate has working knowledge of jet turbine maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.

• Project management and engineering support for maintenance and facility upgrade activities, including routine preventative maintenance, repairs, and large‑scale projects
• Coordinate with testing experts and program representatives to ensure facilities meet necessary test requirements
• Coordinate with support organizations and vendors on required maintenance support and infrastructure issues and projects
• Maintain lab process documentation and drawings related to the test facilities and infrastructure
• Maintain or manage spare 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 may include extended or off‑shift times

• Associate’s degree or higher in a related discipline AND at least 1 year of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with in aviation maintenance, engineering, or other complex technical fields

• 1+ year of experience operating electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic systems
• 1+ year of experience managing daily/monthly craft workload to include reactive service requests as well as planned work and preventive maintenance activities

Summary pay range: $56,950–$77,050.

Eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid or unpaid time away from work.

Applications are accepted until May 31, 2026.

Boeing is a Drug‑Free Workplace and requires post‑offer applicants to undergo drug testing for regulated substances when criteria are met.

Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

This position requires U.S. export control compliance; a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required.

The role is for 1st shift; relocation assistance is available based on eligibility.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics.