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ITDL Mechanical Design Engineer

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2025473660 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 22, 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.

Join Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) as an Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer and be at the forefront of aerospace innovation!

Located in Tukwila, WA, this unique role places you right in the heart of the Integrated Technologies Development Laboratories (ITDL) Lab Integration team, where cutting-edge aerospace projects come to life. Imagine designing and building hands-on mechanical solutions that directly impact iconic aircraft like the E-7 AEW&C, E-3 AWACS, P-8 MMA, and KC-46 Tanker.

At Boeing, you won’t just design in the lab—you’ll roll up your sleeves, turn the wrenches, and bring your expertise in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to create precise, functional mechanical layouts for electronic systems inside aircraft and commercial rack enclosures.

Collaborate with a dynamic, cross-functional team driving the future of aerospace technology, supporting system integration across Mobility, Surveillance, and Bombers (MS&B) division products. If you’re passionate about hands-on engineering and want to be part of groundbreaking aerospace initiatives, this is the role for you!

Position Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical design of systems integration laboratories and demonstration trailers

  • Create, develop, and maintain mechanical designs by preparing design layouts, modifying existing designs and assisting in identifying design discrepancies

  • Coordinating between Lab Engineering, Lab Ops, Program, and Supplier Management

  • Communicating Part Delivery and Tracking Status

  • Leverage basic geometric, dimensioning, and tolerancing (GD&T)

  • Mechanical layout of electronic products within aircraft and commercial off the shelf rack enclosures

  • Lab, Rack, Component Build/Job, Installation Planning

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

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.

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

  • 5 or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active U.S. Security Clearance

  • Ability to perform minor electrical and electronic modifications

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation.  The selected candidate will need to be in the surrounding area or relocate at their own expense.  

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift. Occasional alternative shifts as need

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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 few 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. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:  $96,050 – $129,950


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 03, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

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.

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