Engineering Jobs in Washington
Engineering jobs in Washington are concentrated in the Seattle metro, Bellevue, and the Tri-Cities corridor, where aerospace, software infrastructure, and clean energy have built one of the most active hiring markets in the country. Boeing, Microsoft, and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory anchor sustained demand at every level, from early-career engineers to principal and staff roles. Civil, electrical, and software specialties see the steadiest volume, with growing openings in systems and structural engineering tied to the region's infrastructure and semiconductor investment. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
About the Job:
As a Manager, Propulsion you will be responsible for the entire lifecycle, from new engine concept development, through sustainment of the propulsion module. Oversight of the propulsion development labs, leading the engineering team, and working with internal and external customers including production and the supply chain. This job will consist of approximately 70% tasks that directly contribute to project execution, and 30% general overhead tasks (performance reviews, employee engagement activities, employee assignments).
About Insitu:
Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, has pioneered the design, manufacturing and operation of high-performance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) with superior payload capabilities.
Insitu’s world-class manufacturing facilities are located in Bingen, WA and deliver the highest quality products on time. We are on a mission to be the world’s most trusted partner; developing and integrating world-class solutions that support customer success in the most challenging environments.
Discover a career in Aviation where you are a part of the UAS future while working in a supportive environment focused on Pioneering, Performing, Caring and Unity.
Responsibilities include:
- Team organization, technical leadership, process leadership, and tools/training as it relates to the propulsion engineering discipline, and managing a team of propulsion engineers, project managers, and technicians.
- Product Line leadership including planning and execution, managing the cost, schedule and technical performance of projects.
- Working directly with Product Managers and Principal Engineers to develop propulsion strategy and roadmaps
- Managing the propulsion R&D lab and Engineering Analysis tools.
- Developing and managing requirements for capital equipment.
- Management responsibility for the full life-cycle of Insitu Propulsion products
- Advanced capabilities
- New product introduction
- Production and supply chain support / sustainment
- Fleet and field operations support
- Interact frequently with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, and/or technical requirements.
- Lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Experience leading an engineering group. Ideally, this includes performance reviews, motivating the team, providing technical guidance, setting goals and establishing daily tasks for a team of Engineers.
- Expert knowledge of propulsion and internal combustion engines.
- Knowledge of project management techniques including scheduling, management of budgets and technical performance
- Knowledge of risk management techniques as it relates to project/product management.
- Knowledge of design standards, concepts and techniques including Design for Manufacture/Assembly, Reliability, and Certification.
- Knowledge of product lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, deployment, modification, aging and continued service, and discontinuation. Knowledge and experience in design release and change management.
- Knowledge of mechanical component and system design, analysis, engineering materials including composites, and integration, and the tools required to perform those tasks.
- Multidisciplinary skills in electrical engineering, systems engineering and firmware / software development.
- This is an on-site or hybrid position. It is required to be on site a minimum of 3 days a week.
- Knowledge of Engine Test Cells, Instrumentation, and Data Acquisition Systems
Preferred:
- Knowledge of ASME standards.
- Knowledge of appropriate customer or governmental regulations relevant to design, test, and certification.
- Knowledge/skill or proficient with SolidWorks and/or CATIA.
- Knowledge/skill in FMEA/FMECA and fault tolerant design principles.
- Knowledge/skill in Finite Element Analyses (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Engine Performance Thermodynamic analyses/testing.
- Knowledge of aerospace and/or aircraft subsystems.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree is required; Masters is a strong plus.
- Typically 6+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4+ years of experience in a Mechanical engineering classification (or similar) with a Master’s degree. Previous experience designing internal combustion propulsion systems, productizing them, and providing field support is very strongly desired, preference for reciprocating engines and heavy fuel.
Relocation Statement:
This position is eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our Careers - Insitu page to learn more about our benefits, 9/80 work schedule and flexible work model.
In-Office Requirement Statement:
(Hybrid) This position is eligible for hybrid work. It is our strong preference that this position is on-site 4 days per week to allow for maximum collaboration and connection to the team and product. However, depending on the candidate’s location, experience, and qualifications, we may have some flexibility in the frequency of on-site days.
At Insitu, 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.
Insitu 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 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.
Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.
Insitu 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.
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.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
About the Job:
As a Manager, Propulsion you will be responsible for the entire lifecycle, from new engine concept development, through sustainment of the propulsion module. Oversight of the propulsion development labs, leading the engineering team, and working with internal and external customers including production and the supply chain. This job will consist of approximately 70% tasks that directly contribute to project execution, and 30% general overhead tasks (performance reviews, employee engagement activities, employee assignments).
About Insitu:
Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, has pioneered the design, manufacturing and operation of high-performance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) with superior payload capabilities.
Insitu’s world-class manufacturing facilities are located in Bingen, WA and deliver the highest quality products on time. We are on a mission to be the world’s most trusted partner; developing and integrating world-class solutions that support customer success in the most challenging environments.
Discover a career in Aviation where you are a part of the UAS future while working in a supportive environment focused on Pioneering, Performing, Caring and Unity.
Responsibilities include:
- Team organization, technical leadership, process leadership, and tools/training as it relates to the propulsion engineering discipline, and managing a team of propulsion engineers, project managers, and technicians.
- Product Line leadership including planning and execution, managing the cost, schedule and technical performance of projects.
- Working directly with Product Managers and Principal Engineers to develop propulsion strategy and roadmaps
- Managing the propulsion R&D lab and Engineering Analysis tools.
- Developing and managing requirements for capital equipment.
- Management responsibility for the full life-cycle of Insitu Propulsion products
- Advanced capabilities
- New product introduction
- Production and supply chain support / sustainment
- Fleet and field operations support
- Interact frequently with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, and/or technical requirements.
- Lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Experience leading an engineering group. Ideally, this includes performance reviews, motivating the team, providing technical guidance, setting goals and establishing daily tasks for a team of Engineers.
- Expert knowledge of propulsion and internal combustion engines.
- Knowledge of project management techniques including scheduling, management of budgets and technical performance
- Knowledge of risk management techniques as it relates to project/product management.
- Knowledge of design standards, concepts and techniques including Design for Manufacture/Assembly, Reliability, and Certification.
- Knowledge of product lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, deployment, modification, aging and continued service, and discontinuation. Knowledge and experience in design release and change management.
- Knowledge of mechanical component and system design, analysis, engineering materials including composites, and integration, and the tools required to perform those tasks.
- Multidisciplinary skills in electrical engineering, systems engineering and firmware / software development.
- This is an on-site or hybrid position. It is required to be on site a minimum of 3 days a week.
- Knowledge of Engine Test Cells, Instrumentation, and Data Acquisition Systems
Preferred:
- Knowledge of ASME standards.
- Knowledge of appropriate customer or governmental regulations relevant to design, test, and certification.
- Knowledge/skill or proficient with SolidWorks and/or CATIA.
- Knowledge/skill in FMEA/FMECA and fault tolerant design principles.
- Knowledge/skill in Finite Element Analyses (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Engine Performance Thermodynamic analyses/testing.
- Knowledge of aerospace and/or aircraft subsystems.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree is required; Masters is a strong plus.
- Typically 6+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4+ years of experience in a Mechanical engineering classification (or similar) with a Master’s degree. Previous experience designing internal combustion propulsion systems, productizing them, and providing field support is very strongly desired, preference for reciprocating engines and heavy fuel.
Relocation Statement:
This position is eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our Careers - Insitu page to learn more about our benefits, 9/80 work schedule and flexible work model.
In-Office Requirement Statement:
(Hybrid) This position is eligible for hybrid work. It is our strong preference that this position is on-site 4 days per week to allow for maximum collaboration and connection to the team and product. However, depending on the candidate’s location, experience, and qualifications, we may have some flexibility in the frequency of on-site days.
At Insitu, 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.
Insitu 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 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.
Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.
Insitu 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.
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.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
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Engineering Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon16
- Microsoft7
- Amazon Web Services6
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories6
- Google4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Retail
- Insurance
- Technology & Software
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington PE license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Washington state
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a directly related technical discipline
- Proficiency with engineering design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools
- Experience applying Washington State building codes, environmental regulations, or safety standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional technical collaboration
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects from concept through delivery
Engineering Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an engineer in Washington?
To practice as a licensed professional engineer in Washington, you must earn a qualifying engineering degree, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulate supervised work experience, and then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam administered through the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Washington is a member of NCEES, so exam scores transfer from other states. Many positions, especially entry-level roles, do not require licensure but expect an accredited degree.
Which companies hire engineers in Washington?
Companies currently hiring engineers in Washington include Amazon, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's mix of aerospace manufacturing, technology campuses, and public infrastructure projects means demand comes from both private-sector employers and state or municipal agencies.
Which Washington cities have the most engineering jobs?
The cities with the most engineering openings in Washington are Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond. The Seattle and Bellevue area drives the largest share due to the concentration of aerospace, cloud computing, and civil infrastructure employers, while the Tri-Cities area in eastern Washington generates steady demand from energy and environmental engineering work tied to the Hanford Site and regional utilities.
Are there remote engineering jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields, since much engineering work involves sites, labs, or hardware. About 64% of engineering openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Software, systems, and certain civil design roles are the most likely to offer flexible or fully remote arrangements, while structural, mechanical, and field engineering roles almost always require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as an engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to internship and new-graduate programs at Washington's large engineering employers. Boeing's early careers program, the Washington State Department of Transportation's entry-level civil roles, and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's student internship pipeline all take candidates without professional experience. Building an engineering-intern or engineer-in-training credential through Washington's Department of Labor and Industries strengthens any application, and lateral entry from drafting, technician, or construction inspection roles is a recognized stepping stone into full engineering positions.
Where can I find and apply to engineering jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to engineering jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search the roles that fit your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that match. No account is required to view or apply to listings.
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