AssociateWindTunnelOperationsTechnician

Associate Wind Tunnel Operations Technician **Company:** The Boeing Company **Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E)** is seeking an **Associate Wind Tunnel Operations Technician** to join the Aerodynamic Testing team at the company’s **Seattle, WA** location. The Aerodynamic Testing is responsible for wind tunnel testing in support of airplane design, development, research, and technology development for all Boeing programs across all speed regimes. In this position, you’ll be responsible for repairing, maintaining, and upgrading the various test facilities and infrastructure that supports Aerodynamic Lab testing activities. The primary lab for this position will be supporting the Boeing Propulsion Wind Tunnel (BPWT), however support at other local wind tunnel facilities may be required. An ideal candidate will have some working knowledge of jet turbine maintenance and operation, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems. **Position Responsibilities:** * Project management and engineering support for maintenance and facility upgrade activities, including routine preventative maintenance, repairs, and large-scale projects * Coordinate with testing experts and program representatives to ensure facilities can meet necessary test requirements * Coordinate with various support organizations and vendors on required maintenance support and infrastructure related issues and projects * Maintain the lab process documentation and drawings specifically related to the test facilities and infrastructure * Maintain or manage spares inventories * Support development of the capital and expense long range business plan (LRBP) inputs related to test facilities requirements * Staff program testing in the labs as a facility operator which can, sometimes, include extended or off shift times **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):** * Associate’s degree or higher in related discipline AND 1 or more years’ of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and