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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Onsite in Kent, WA | Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Customer Operations & Support
Salary: $21.00 – $31.00/hour, based on experience
Monday – Friday, Day Shift | Overtime May Be Available
Are you a proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Do you enjoy solving problems, working across departments, and using systems to drive results? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Customer Experience Specialist.
This role is the front-line face of Hytek Finishes, responsible for building trust and loyalty with our customers while collaborating internally to ensure accurate and timely order updates. You’ll work closely with estimating, production, planning, quality assurance, and shipping teams to keep things moving and customers informed.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide real-time order status updates via email, phone, and reporting tools
- Expedite urgent orders and reschedule as needed to meet customer expectations
- Collaborate with internal teams to align priorities and resolve issues
- Monitor and update jobs in our ERP system (Infor Syteline)
- Use Boeing Exostar portals and other customer platforms
- Generate and analyze reports using ERP, PowerBI, and Excel
- Support Quality Assurance by reporting concerns and promoting process improvements
- Handle semi-complex customer situations with professionalism and care
- A strong bias for action and sense of urgency
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort working across multiple systems
- Experience with ERP systems (Infor Syteline preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust across diverse teams
- Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure
- A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback and growth
- Interest in upward mobility and taking on larger roles in the future
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Profit Sharing, and more
- 3 weeks paid time off to start + 10 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and paid community service day
- Onsite health services including access to a massage therapist
- A culture that values a bias for action, curiosity, teamwork, and productivity
Apply today at www.hytekfinishes.com/careers and become a key part of a team that values your initiative, insight, and impact.
- As an ITAR controlled facility, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license is required for non-US persons.
- Because we are in the aerospace industry, you must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana.
Onsite in Kent, WA | Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Customer Operations & Support
Salary: $21.00 – $31.00/hour, based on experience
Monday – Friday, Day Shift | Overtime May Be Available
Are you a proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Do you enjoy solving problems, working across departments, and using systems to drive results? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Customer Experience Specialist.
This role is the front-line face of Hytek Finishes, responsible for building trust and loyalty with our customers while collaborating internally to ensure accurate and timely order updates. You’ll work closely with estimating, production, planning, quality assurance, and shipping teams to keep things moving and customers informed.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide real-time order status updates via email, phone, and reporting tools
- Expedite urgent orders and reschedule as needed to meet customer expectations
- Collaborate with internal teams to align priorities and resolve issues
- Monitor and update jobs in our ERP system (Infor Syteline)
- Use Boeing Exostar portals and other customer platforms
- Generate and analyze reports using ERP, PowerBI, and Excel
- Support Quality Assurance by reporting concerns and promoting process improvements
- Handle semi-complex customer situations with professionalism and care
- A strong bias for action and sense of urgency
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort working across multiple systems
- Experience with ERP systems (Infor Syteline preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust across diverse teams
- Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure
- A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback and growth
- Interest in upward mobility and taking on larger roles in the future
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Profit Sharing, and more
- 3 weeks paid time off to start + 10 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and paid community service day
- Onsite health services including access to a massage therapist
- A culture that values a bias for action, curiosity, teamwork, and productivity
Apply today at www.hytekfinishes.com/careers and become a key part of a team that values your initiative, insight, and impact.
- As an ITAR controlled facility, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license is required for non-US persons.
- Because we are in the aerospace industry, you must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana.
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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
- Parker Hannifin18
- Hytek Finishes15
- SEKISUI Aerospace9
- Blue Origin7
- Pressco Products5P
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 Parker Hannifin, Hytek Finishes, and SEKISUI Aerospace, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 21% of aerospace openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 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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