Aerospace Jobs in Washington
Aerospace jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in defense systems, commercial aviation, and space launch technology, with openings from entry-level manufacturing technicians through senior systems engineers and program directors. The Puget Sound region anchors the market, with Seattle, Everett, and Renton driving the highest concentration of openings, while Spokane and the Tri-Cities area support growing defense and research operations. Boeing, Blue Origin, and the University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory are among the most consistent long-term employers in the state, with ongoing demand in structural analysis, propulsion engineering, avionics, and systems integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assembly Specialist 1 $22.00 - $24.00 hour
Assembly Specialist 2 $25.00 - $28.00 hour
Official Working Hours: Monday thru Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Company-Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Voluntary Benefits, 401k, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
Royell Manufacturing, Inc. is an independent company and global supplier of structural aircraft parts such as precision components, kits and assemblies for the aerospace industry. The company is committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers through sustainable solutions focusing on quality, productivity and affordability.
Assembly Specialist is an entry-level to an experienced position. This position completes a range of assemblies from uncomplicated assemblies in high volume to more complex assemblies as they develop skills with technical assistance.
Bushing Installation:
- Identifies proper installation method from SWP’s or drawings and perform installations using press fit, wet sealant, shrink fit, and fillet sealed methods to meet specification requirements.
- Sets up a lathe and ream/bore bushings to a pre-installation size and tolerance specified on SWP’s, drawings, or routings.
- Performs reaming or boring operations to bring installed bushings to final size meeting drawing requirements for diameter, roundness, and concentricity.
Fastener installation:
- Identifies proper drill and /or reamer size and hole tolerance from SWP’s or drawing and prepare acceptable holes including deburr and countersinks.
- Installs solid and pull-type countersunk and universal head rivets, straight shank permanent fasteners using hand held and bench or floor mounted rivet squeezes, rivet pullers, hi-lok runners or wrenches resulting in installations acceptable per specification.
- Identifies torque values from SWP’s, drawings, or routings, set up torque wrenches, and install nuts and bolts to meet specification requirements.
- Applies or installs safety devices or markings such as cotter pins, torque stripe, or lockwire resulting in installations acceptable per specification.
Sealant, adhesive, and touch-up paint Application:
- Selects the proper sealant, adhesive, and touch-up paint from information on SWP’s, routings, and drawings, and comply with the Shelf Life Check-out Process.
Qualifications for Assembly Specialist 1
- 6 months prior experience in assembly work or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
- High school diploma or equivalent GED certificate of completion
Qualifications for Assembly Specialist 2
- Minimum of 2 years' experience with assembly of precision machined parts or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
- High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate of completion
Desirable Qualifications:
- Prior work experience in a high-volume or aerospace assembly environment
- Formal training in aerospace assembly, such as a WATR Center certificate
Royell Manufacturing, Inc. offers a great career growth culture, competitive salary, holidays, vacation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D coverage, and a 401(k) plan. If this position sounds like a perfect fit for you, apply today!
Royell Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Assembly Specialist 1 $22.00 - $24.00 hour
Assembly Specialist 2 $25.00 - $28.00 hour
Official Working Hours: Monday thru Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Company-Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Voluntary Benefits, 401k, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
Royell Manufacturing, Inc. is an independent company and global supplier of structural aircraft parts such as precision components, kits and assemblies for the aerospace industry. The company is committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers through sustainable solutions focusing on quality, productivity and affordability.
Assembly Specialist is an entry-level to an experienced position. This position completes a range of assemblies from uncomplicated assemblies in high volume to more complex assemblies as they develop skills with technical assistance.
Bushing Installation:
- Identifies proper installation method from SWP’s or drawings and perform installations using press fit, wet sealant, shrink fit, and fillet sealed methods to meet specification requirements.
- Sets up a lathe and ream/bore bushings to a pre-installation size and tolerance specified on SWP’s, drawings, or routings.
- Performs reaming or boring operations to bring installed bushings to final size meeting drawing requirements for diameter, roundness, and concentricity.
Fastener installation:
- Identifies proper drill and /or reamer size and hole tolerance from SWP’s or drawing and prepare acceptable holes including deburr and countersinks.
- Installs solid and pull-type countersunk and universal head rivets, straight shank permanent fasteners using hand held and bench or floor mounted rivet squeezes, rivet pullers, hi-lok runners or wrenches resulting in installations acceptable per specification.
- Identifies torque values from SWP’s, drawings, or routings, set up torque wrenches, and install nuts and bolts to meet specification requirements.
- Applies or installs safety devices or markings such as cotter pins, torque stripe, or lockwire resulting in installations acceptable per specification.
Sealant, adhesive, and touch-up paint Application:
- Selects the proper sealant, adhesive, and touch-up paint from information on SWP’s, routings, and drawings, and comply with the Shelf Life Check-out Process.
Qualifications for Assembly Specialist 1
- 6 months prior experience in assembly work or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
- High school diploma or equivalent GED certificate of completion
Qualifications for Assembly Specialist 2
- Minimum of 2 years' experience with assembly of precision machined parts or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
- High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate of completion
Desirable Qualifications:
- Prior work experience in a high-volume or aerospace assembly environment
- Formal training in aerospace assembly, such as a WATR Center certificate
Royell Manufacturing, Inc. offers a great career growth culture, competitive salary, holidays, vacation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D coverage, and a 401(k) plan. If this position sounds like a perfect fit for you, apply today!
Royell Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Aerospace Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- SEKISUI Aerospace16
- Blue Origin11
- Parker Hannifin10
- Hytek Finishes9
- Precision CastParts8
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in aerospace jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering required
- Experience with CAD or simulation tools such as CATIA, NX, or MATLAB
- Familiarity with FAA airworthiness regulations or DoD acquisition standards
- Active or eligibility for a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance
- Demonstrated experience in systems integration, structural analysis, or avionics
- Ability to work on-site at production or test facilities in Washington state
Aerospace Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a aerospace in Washington?
Most aerospace roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical discipline. Washington does not issue a state-specific aerospace engineering license, but professional engineers who certify designs for public use pursue licensure through the Washington State Department of Licensing's engineering board. Employers in defense and aviation also expect familiarity with FAA or DoD technical standards from the start of your career.
Which companies hire aerospaces in Washington?
Employers hiring aerospaces in Washington right now include SEKISUI Aerospace, Blue Origin, and Parker Hannifin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's defense contracts and commercial aviation supply chain mean that both large primes and their regional subcontractors maintain steady year-round hiring pipelines across engineering, manufacturing, and program management.
Which Washington cities have the most aerospace jobs?
Kent, Seattle, and Renton have the most aerospace openings in Washington. The Seattle metro and nearby Everett and Renton are dominated by Boeing's commercial and defense operations and a dense ecosystem of suppliers, while Spokane and the Tri-Cities area concentrate demand around Air Force installations, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and growing space and defense contractors that have expanded outside the Puget Sound corridor.
Are there remote aerospace jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. About 24% of aerospace openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on, facility-dependent nature of most aerospace work. The positions most likely to offer hybrid or remote arrangements are in systems engineering, program management, technical writing, and software-defined avionics, where the work product is primarily documentation or code rather than physical hardware.
How can I get hired as a aerospace in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to Boeing's early career and intern-to-hire programs, which recruit from Washington State University, the University of Washington, and Seattle University's engineering programs. Blue Origin also runs structured new-graduate hiring cycles for launch vehicle and propulsion teams based in Kent. Entry-level titles like manufacturing engineer, stress analyst, and test technician are the most accessible door-openers, and earning an FAA ground mechanic certificate or a SOLIDWORKS certification strengthens a candidate's application before their first full-time role.
Where can I find and apply to aerospace jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to aerospace jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each listing without creating a profile or signing up.
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