Associate or Experienced Electromagnetic Model Fabrication and Finishing Sp

Job Description

Boeing is hiring for an Associate or Experienced Electromagnetic Model Fabrication and Finishing Specialist at our Tukwila, WA location.

The Electromagnetic Model Fabrication and Finishing Specialist will support the design, fabrication, assembly, finishing, and testing of new electromagnetic concepts and large model components. The role includes integrating electromagnetic components into highly precise models, transforming raw and advanced materials into finished components, and supporting coating, fairing, sanding, and spray operations. The position also serves as a trainer for employees learning fill, fair, and spray techniques.

Work Environment
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Prototype environment; exposure to noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, and changing environmental conditions. Requires working with advanced materials, coating systems, composite materials, and precision components.

• Support the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of new electromagnetic concepts
• Support the integration of electromagnetic components into highly precise models
• Transform raw and advanced materials into finished components
• Operate power tools, hand tools, and spray equipment
• Apply coatings, adhesives, sealants, and fillers using spray, roll, transfer, or extrusion methods
• Prepare surfaces by sanding, masking, cleaning, filling, and fairing
• Read and follow work instructions, process sheets, engineering drawings, and specifications
• Inspect work for quality, accuracy, and compliance to requirements
• Support setup, cleaning, maintenance, and safe operation of tools and spray equipment
• Document work completed, as required
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality personnel to resolve issues
• Train employees in fill, fair, and spray operations
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to fabrication and finishing processes
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment

• Associate degree or higher in engineering, mathematics or physics
• 1+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 1 year of experience using HVLP and/or electrostatic spray gun equipment
• 1 year of experience applying coatings, adhesives, or sealants by spray, roll, transfer, or extrusion methods
• 1 year of experience in composite materials fabrication and assembly processes
• Ability to work in a manufacturing or lab environment and wear required PPE including chemical resistant clothing, boots, hoods, and gloves for shifts lasting up to 8 hours
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts or related equipment
• Ability to obtain respirator certification and wear a respirator when required
• Ability to work with high hazard chemicals
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

• 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Testing experience applicable to large model component fabrication and assembly
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering requirements, including drawings and process specifications
• Leadership experience providing on-the-job training for fill, fair, and spray operations
• Ability to work at heights and on elevated platforms
• Ability to perform frequent overhead work, including sanding the underside of electromagnetic models
• Ability to obtain and maintain safety harness certification and use fall protection equipment as required
• Ability to obtain respirator certification and wear a respirator during sanding and chemical handling operations
• Ability to obtain certification to operate electrically powered equipment, including forklift, boom lift, powered pallet jack, scissor lift, and floor-operated crane

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (interim and/or final). U.S. citizenship is required.

1st shift.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid time off
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401(k) matching up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
• Extremely generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees
• Paid medical leave programs
• Best-in-class 401(k) plan and student loan match program

Associate Level (Level
2): $73,767 - $97,141

Experienced (Level
3): $98,263 - $113,224

Applications accepted until Jun. 21, 2026
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