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Job Description
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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.
This 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. This position also serves as a trainer for employees learning fill, fair, and spray techniques.
Work environment:
This position is performed in a prototype environment and may require work with advanced materials, coating systems, composite materials, and precision components. The work may also involve exposure to noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, and changing environmental conditions.
Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our nation. Your work will directly contribute to the development of advanced military capabilities.
• Innovative Environment: Collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and engineering excellence.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development. Benefit from mentorship opportunities, tuition reimbursement program, and a culture that encourages continuous learning and innovation.

Position Responsibilities:

• 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, fillers, and related materials 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

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Top Secret Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.

• An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Typical Education/Experience:
Level 2: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor, 3 years' related work experience, etc.).
Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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.
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 number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401k matching, extremely generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.
Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range:
Associate Level (Level 2): $73,767 - $97,141
Experienced (Level 3): $98,263 - $113,224
Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 07, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §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
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 U.S. Top Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Top 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.