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Test & Evaluation Engineer - Structural Dynamics Lab (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2025445815 Category Engineering Post Date Apr. 03, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Test & Evaluation Engineer - Structural Dynamics Lab to join our team in Tukwila, WA. This position will support test planning and execution activities in the field of Vibration, Shock, Acoustics, and other environmental testing for all Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) and Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) products.

Up to 20% travel per year by flight to remote test locations, foreign and domestic, for two or more weeks at a time may be required to support program objectives.  Extended shifts, weekend support and non-1st shift work could be occasionally required.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Mid-Level and Senior Test & Evaluation Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform structural Dynamic / Vibration testing on airplanes & airplane components, including data acquisition, digital signal processing, and modal analysis

  • Work with flight testing of experimental aircraft (ground & flight) requiring ability to attain flight medical clearance for flying on test aircraft

  • Perform Test Engineer duties including sensor placement, wire routing, hardware/computer setup, test teardown in environments including laboratory, flight line, manufacturing floor, aircraft on the ground and aircraft in-flight

  • Execute structural dynamic testing including Shock Test, Drop Test, Vibro-Acoustic Test, Fixed-Base Shaker Test and Static Engine Test

  • Support the development and documentation of test methods, procedures, and instrumentation to ensure repeatability and productivity

  • Analyze, process, and format data to customer requirements

  • Perform correlation of modal analysis data vs analytical data

  • Develop test plans and supports development and documentation of test safety procedures accordingly

  • 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 or a basic understanding of Shock and Vibration testing principles

  • Experience in Noise and Vibration technical competencies

  • Experience/knowledge of signal analysis in both time and frequency domains

  • Experience with programming languages

  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time both domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

  • Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 2+ years of experience working with modal analysis

  • 2+ years of experience as a Test Engineer in the field of vibration and shock test planning and execution

  • Acquisition and analysis software experience including XModal, M+P, VibeRunner, LMS Test Lab, B&K Pulse/Connect, HEAD Artemis

  • Experience with CAD Design

  • Programming experience in C++, LabVIEW, MATLAB or Python

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 (Level 2): $85,850 – $116,150

Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3):  $102,000 – $138,000

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4):  $121,550 – $164,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 18, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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