Entry-Level Wind Tunnel Model Design Engineer

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is looking for an Entry-Level
Wind Tunnel Model Design Engineer to join our team in Tukwila, WA.

The Aerodynamic Testing capability within Boeing Test & Evaluation provides low speed, transonic, and supersonic wind tunnel testing capabilities for all Boeing products at various Boeing sites. The area of wind tunnel model design encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including the design, fabrication, installation, and testing of aerodynamic models in wind tunnels to support aircraft development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have good writing and documentation skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Creating three dimensional solids and associated drawings and assemblies of wind tunnel balance and model parts using CATIA V5.
• Performing stress analysis using hand, spreadsheet and finite element tools including formal stress reports.
• Coordinate with manufacturing planning, scheduling and shop personnel to ensure the timely completion of balance hardware.
• Liaison with calibration personnel to ensure proper balance loading, troubleshoot calibration & test data and acceptance of final calibration data.
• Installation and check load of balances at onsite and offsite locations (test support).
• May be required to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, computer science, industrial engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Experience creating 3D part geometry, drawings and assemblies using CAD based tools.

• Experience with CATIA General Design workbenches:
  Assembly Design, Part Design, Drafting, Save Management.
• Designing with additive manufacturing materials.
• Experience in the design of experimental hardware, mechanisms, prototypes, test rigs and fixtures, test equipment, and load measurement devices.

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.

This is a union-represented position.

This role is primarily first shift; however, additional shifts may be required to support program objectives.

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: $76,500 – $103,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 31, 2026

This is not an Export Control position.

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 Post-Start is required.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.