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Flight Procedure Designer Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Flight Test Lead [US/UK]

Seattle, WA · On-site

$100 - $160/hr

We are building high-altitude solar-powered aircraft designed to fly continuously in the ... Support the creation of operational requirements and procedures for new aircraft systems * Work ...

Avionics - Stage Integration & Test Engineer

Kent, WA · On-site

$123K - $184K/yr

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  • PTO

Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing ... Develop day of flight procedures and sequences for battery charging, avionics health checking, and ...

Avionics - Stage Integration & Test Engineer

Kent, WA · On-site

$123K - $184K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing ... Develop day of flight procedures and sequences for battery charging, avionics health checking, and ...

Lunar Surface Test Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$110K - $195K/yr

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  • PTO

... flight hardware qualification. The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on test execution ... Contribute to verification test plans and write detailed test procedures for development, prototype ...

Lunar Surface Test Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$110K - $195K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

... flight hardware qualification. The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on test execution ... Contribute to verification test plans and write detailed test procedures for development, prototype ...

Lunar Surface Test Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$110K - $195K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

... flight hardware qualification. The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on test execution ... Contribute to verification test plans and write detailed test procedures for development, prototype ...

Facility Trainer

Seattle, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

About WFS Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo ... and procedures. * Coordinates trainings and re-certifications, ensuring training is designed ...

Facility Trainer

Seattle, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

About WFS Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo ... and procedures. * Coordinates trainings and re-certifications, ensuring training is designed ...

Optical Test Engineer (Integration & Test)

Redmond, WA

$115K - $140K/yr

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Inform optical flight hardware designs to enable efficient test operations * Apply optics and ... Develop production procedures and processes and manage the transition of parts and assemblies from ...

Mechanisms Engineer - Separation System

Seattle, WA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... flight data. * Define and execute qualification and acceptance test campaigns; author procedures ... Preferred Qualifications: * 10+ years of experience designing mechanisms or mechanical systems for ...

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How much do flight procedure designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight procedure designer in Seattle, WA is $26.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.45 and $27.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a flight procedure designer?

A Flight Procedure Designer is responsible for creating and optimizing flight paths and procedures to ensure safe and efficient aircraft operations. They use specialized software and follow aviation regulations to design standard instrument departures (SIDs), standard terminal arrivals (STARs), and approach procedures. Their work involves analyzing terrain, air traffic control requirements, and environmental factors. Flight Procedure Designers collaborate with aviation authorities, air navigation service providers, and airline operators to enhance airspace efficiency and safety.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a flight procedure designer?

As a Flight Procedure Designer, your day usually involves analyzing airspace data, designing or updating flight paths in compliance with international and national regulations, and preparing technical documentation for publication. You will often use specialized software to model procedures and conduct safety assessments, and you'll regularly collaborate with air traffic controllers, pilots, and regulatory authorities to address technical or operational concerns. The role requires balancing precision and innovation to optimize airspace usage while ensuring safety. Over time, you may also contribute to process improvements or mentor junior staff, offering opportunities for professional growth within aviation organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the flight procedure designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flight Procedure Designer, you need expertise in aeronautical navigation, flight path planning, and a solid understanding of aviation regulations, often supported by a degree in aviation, aeronautical engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like ICAO PANS-OPS, ARINC-424 coding, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), as well as relevant certifications, is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and effective collaboration skills help you excel in this role. These competencies ensure the safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant development of flight procedures critical to aviation operations.

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Entry Level Flight Deck Crew Operations Engineer

Boeing

Everett, WA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


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Job description

Entry Level Flight Deck Crew Operations Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000299268

Date Posted:

2022-03-08-08:00

Location:

USA - Everett, WA

Job Description Qualifications:

In Flight Deck, we define the look and feel of the interface for the pilots, responsible for that design from the drawing board to the entry into service of an airplane. We are experts in flight operations, with unique knowledge of how flight crews operate our airplanes, what their needs, tasks, and constraints are, and we work closely with pilots from all over the world to deliver industry leading flight decks. A flight deck engineer can have a focus areas which may include: airplane system functions (hydraulics, electrical, flight controls, etc.) display formats, menus and control interfaces; display hardware; flight management system; instrument panel layouts, crew alerting, electronic flight bag; crew personal electronic devices, failure effects and analysis; navigation; communication equipment; crew procedures, crew training, human factors/cognition; and ergonomic analysis.

A flight deck engineer can have a focus area which may include: airplane system functions (hydraulics, electrical, flight controls, etc.), display formats, menus and control interfaces, display hardware, flight management system, instrument panel layouts, crew alerting, electronic flight bag, crew personal electronic devices, failure effects and analysis, navigation, communication equipment, crew procedures, and crew training.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Preform a wide variety of dynamic and challenging work on existing and new flight decks.
  • Designing, testing, and certifying the look, feel, and operational behavior of the flight deck, from the early conceptual phase to supporting airplanes through their service life.
  • Establishing design requirements for changes and enhancements to the flight crew interface on existing or new commercial airplane models, and testing and implementing those enhancements.
  • Leading cross-functional reviews to understand airplane-level impacts of system failures and the associated flight deck effects and pilot actions.
  • Supporting product development efforts to identify new and emerging technologies to increase aviation safety and add value to our products or services.
  • Prototyping cockpit layouts using commercial and company-unique computing tools, and validating design requirements and flight deck design philosophies during test programs using analysis, flight deck simulators, and flight test airplanes.
  • Collaborating with pilots, designers, and systems engineers to ensure flight deck interfaces and flight management automation complements the cognitive, physical, sensory and ergonomic capabilities of our pilots.
  • Ensuring practical application of Boeing Flight Deck and human factors design principles, commonality and integration with other mission objectives.

The Successful Candidate will:

  • Work with experienced Flight Deck engineers and lead engineers.
  • Have the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse engineering team in order to establish a consensus on complex technical issues.
  • The successful Flight Deck team member has a passion for aviation and enjoys working with a team of pilots, engineers, and customers who share that same passion.

    BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

    • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. by June 2022.
    • Ability to travel domestically or international. Frequent travel to other local Puget Sound sites is required.
    • Must have the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse engineering team in order to establish a consensus on complex technical issues.
    • Independently work assignments, collaborate with teammates, and receive tasking from a lead engineer.

    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

    • Engineering degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering with experience in these fields.
    • Aviation or Flight Operations Experience.
    • Pilots license.
    • Experience in ABET.

    Typical Education & Experience:

    Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

    Relocation:

    This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

    Travel:

    Less than 10% domestic or international.

    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 is a 1st shift position.

    Union:

    This is a union-represented position.

    Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

    Relocation:

    Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

    Export Control Requirement:

    This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

    Safety Sensitive:

    This is not a safety sensitive position

    Contingent Upon Award Program

    This position is not contingent upon program award

    Experience Level:

    Individual Contributor - 1

    Job Type:

    Regular

    Job Code:

    6K8CI1 (62R)

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