Structural Test Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Senior)

Boeing; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Boeing in Tukwila, WA seeks a Structural Test Engineer to design test plans, develop hardware and systems, and conduct structural testing to meet customer, regulatory, and company requirements.

The role requires a BS in engineering or related field, 1+ year of experience in structural design/testing, and CAD experience with CATIA or SolidWorks; US citizenship is required for security clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 1+ year of experience in structural design, analysis, and/or testing.
• Experience with CATIA, SolidWorks, or a similar CAD program.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, procedures, and test equipment/software to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Design, develop, and integrate test systems to support testing activities.
• Create test hardware to meet comprehensive test requirements across various testing scenarios.
• Review and validate test data, ensuring accuracy and quality prior to delivery to customers.
• Prepare and publish detailed test reports that summarize findings.
• Research test technologies that enhance testing efficiency and capability.
• Manage multiple projects while interfacing with project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement effective test engineering solutions.
• Exhibit self-motivation and a sense of urgency, taking ownership of projects to drive successful outcomes.

Skills

Structural design

Testing

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

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.

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.

Boeing is seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Structural Test Engineer to join our Test & Evaluation team in Tukwila, WA. This engineer will play a vital role in developing test plans and procedures, designing test hardware, and conducting structural tests to ensure that company products and services comply with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.

In this position, you will design, develop, and integrate test systems, as well as design test hardware, software, and systems to achieve comprehensive test requirements that encompass the full spectrum of testing. You will review and validate test data, preparing and publishing detailed test reports. Additionally, you will conduct research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability, while interfacing with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement effective test engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in structural and mechanical engineering, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. A self-motivated individual with a sense of urgency and a commitment to taking ownership of projects will thrive in this role.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced and Senior Level Structural Test Engineers.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, procedures, and test equipment/software to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements
• Design, develop, and integrate test systems to support testing activities
• Create test hardware to meet comprehensive test requirements across various testing scenarios
• Review and validate test data, ensuring accuracy and quality prior to delivery to customers
• Prepare and publish detailed test reports that summarize findings
• Research test technologies that enhance testing efficiency and capability
• Manage multiple projects while interfacing with project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement effective test engineering solutions
• Exhibit self-motivation and a sense of urgency, taking ownership of projects to drive successful outcomes

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 1+ year of experience in structural design, analysis, and/or testing
• Experience with CATIA, SolidWorks, or a similar CAD program

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Have or have held an active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months
• Experience in project management
• Experience with Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)
• Experience working a dynamic, multidisciplinary organization
• Experience in pneumatic design, maintenance, and repair

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.

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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): $90,950 – $123,050

Summary Pay Range for Experienced level (Level 3): $111,350 – $150,650

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $135,150 – $182,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 27, 2026

Export Control Requirements

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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 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.