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Research Electro-Mechanical Mechanical Technician

Seattle, Washington Job ID JR2025466359 Category All Hourly Unions Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 20, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Research Electro-Mechanical Mechanical Technician to join our team in Seattle, WA. 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Fabricate, assemble, and test components of prototype aircraft instrumentation and ordnance equipment

  • Set up and operate required flight test equipment (e.g., wire bundles, sensors, strain gages) to perform functional or environmental tests on production and/or experimental

  • Obtain appropriate engineering drawings and test documents, as required, for assignment if drawings, sketches, and documents are not with work order

  • Fabricate wire bundles used to connect various types of flight test computer equipment together, for the purpose of collecting and storing data during test flights

  • Perform tests such as vibration, thermal, humidity, or altitude using various computer systems, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and meters of various types under direction of lead and/or engineering. Install thermocouples, accelerometers, and strain gauges by soldering, bonding, or using mechanical fastening devices

  • Perform modification and repair of test equipment to meet engineering configuration, as required

  • Select proper hand, power, and/or bench tools needed to perform required operation, such as screwdrivers, pliers, torque wrenches, crimpers, cable tools, band saw, drill press, and sander

  • Handle and dispose of hazardous materials (ketone, naphtha, alcohol, epoxy, acids) in approved manner (in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets) using personal protective equipment as required

The following Physical Demands may be requirements of this job:

Continuous (6-8 Hrs)
Sitting, Standing

Frequent (3-6 Hrs)
Walking, Carrying less than 10 pounds, Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), Crawling, Finger manipulation (keyboarding,other), Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), Handling (holding, grasping), Kneeling, Lifting 10-35 pounds, Lifting less than 10 pounds, Operating of foot controls, Pushing/pulling less than 10 pounds

Occasional (1-3 Hrs)
Reaching (overhead), Rotation of head/neck, Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds, Bending at the waist, Carrying 10-35 pounds, Lying down (back, side, front), Use of low impact vibratory tools (drilling/sanding)

Rare (0-1 hour)
Twisting at the waist, Pushing/pulling more than 35 pounds, Lifting more than 35 pounds, Crouching (squatting)

The following Chemicals/Materials may be requirements of this job:

Continuous (6-8 Hrs)
Metals (aluminum, brass, iron, monel, nickel, steel, solder, titanium), Plastics (acrylic, fiberglass, graphite, resins, kevlar, phenolies, polyester, polycarbonate, vinyl)

Occasional (1-3 Hrs)
Sealants (latex, polysulfides, silicon), Solvents (acetone, turpentine, MEK, MPK), Adhesives (epoxy, acrylonitril,organic rubber)

Rare (0-1 hour)
Alkalis (acid neutralizers, strong detergents), Cleaners (degreasers, drill cleaners, floor cleaners, deoxidizers), Liquid Coatings (etching mask, lacquer, penetrant dye, enamel, epoxy and latex paints, primer, frecoat), Lubricants (oil, grease, graphite, silicone, boelube), Acids (boric, muriatic, nitric, hydrochloric, sulfuric)

The following Environmental Conditions may be requirements of this job:

Continuous (6-8 Hrs)
Energized Sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring), Noise (constant or intermittent sounds or pitch)

Frequent (3-6 Hrs)
Nonionizing Radiation (sub-radio frequency, radio frequency/microwave, and optical), Atmospheric Conditions (fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, and poor ventilation), Elevated Platforms (wings, lifts, cranes, ladders, and catwalks)

Occasional (1-3 Hrs)
Confined Spaces (work within or pass through)

Rare (0-1 hour)
Vibration (shaking objects or surfaces, e.g. platforms, floors, and machines, does not include hand tools), Welding Equipment (Arc/Cutting, Flux-Cored, Gas-Metal, Resistant, i.e.), Extreme Cold (freezers and cryogens), Extreme Heat (ovens and furnaces), Ionizing Radiation (alpha, beta, gamma and x-ray), Lasers (liquids - gas or solids)

The following Personal Protective Equipment may be requirements of this job:

Continuous (6-8 Hrs)
Hand/Arm Protection (gloves, arm protectors, and wristlets), Hearing Protection (ear inserts, canal caps, earmuffs), Protective Footwear (steel-toed shoes, rubber boots, foundry, conductive and electrical hazard footwear), Face/Eye Protection (safety glasses, goggles, and face shields)

Frequent (3-6 Hrs)
Fall Protection (safety belts, harnesses, lifelines, and lanyards)

Occasional (1-3 Hrs)
Protective Headwear (welding helmets, and hard hats)

Rare (0-1 hour)
Respiratory Protection (air-supplied hoods, air purifying, quarter, half & full-face), Special "Full Body" Clothing (heat resistant, conductive, leaded, and electromagnetic radiation suits)

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with mechanical and electrical workflow

  • 1+ year of experience working with hazardous materials

  • Experience reading and interpreting engineer drawings and technical data

  • Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, bending, kneeling and lifting

  • Experience fabricating, installing, routing, terminating, soldering, and repairing electrical wiring harnesses; or any variety of electrical components, and associated equipment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with Materials Management Organization (MMO)

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Shift:

This role is primarily 2nd shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

Union:  

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound and Portland must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.

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: $27.00/hour to start, with maximum potential to earn $52.78/hour at top pay.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 04, 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

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 2nd 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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