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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is hiring an Senior Mechanical Component Failure Analyst (Level 4) to join our Equipment Quality team in Seattle, WA.
Position Responsibilities:
Perform failure analyses of airplane hydraulic and/or mechanical components to determine the cause of failure
Emphasis on bench testing skills, component disassembly, technical evaluation, precision measurement, analytical reasoning and report writing
Maintain a working knowledge of airplane components, related systems and supporting technical documentation
Develop test methods to replicate failure modes
Lead analysis teams comprised of Suppliers, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, airline representatives and government representatives
Prepare formal technical reports of investigation results for internal and/or external customers to include government agencies
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
3+ years of experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and failure analysis
5+ years of experience testing hydraulic and/or mechanical control systems
3+ years of experience writing technical reports
3+ years of experience leading multiple projects at the same time
Must be able to travel 10 of the time
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
1+ years of experience precision measurement equipment & GD&T
1+ years of experience working with customers in production, engineering departments, airline industry or governmental agencies
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.
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 spanet and business considerations.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Summary Pay Range: $119,000 - $161,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 24, 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.
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.
