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Our M&E team has earned the FAA’s prestigious Diamond Award for almost 20 consecutive years - the only major carrier to receive the award for as many years, and the most of any airline. From our parts warehouse to the maintenance hangar, our Ready, SAFE, Go mindset prioritizes safety in all that we do - for our guests and coworkers. If you share our values to safety and excellence, we want to hear from you.
ROLE SUMMARY
The System Engineer provides world-class customer service while keeping safety and compliance the top priorities at Alaska Airlines (AS). This Engineer, as part of the Engineering department, works with a team to establish preventative aircraft maintenance procedures and reliability improvements in the interest of safety, cost reduction, and fleet maintenance improvements.
KEY DUTIES:
Associate Level (P1)
- Under supervision, develop repairs, alterations, and maintenance specifications and provides engineering assistance to all departments within the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division.
- Provide input into preventative maintenance procedures and reliability improvements in the interest of safety, cost reduction, and fleet maintenance improvements.
- This job will require travel to support Aircraft On Ground (AOG) and/or prototype projects (approximately 10%).
- Update and maintain Aircraft Illustrated Parts Catalog, as required.
- Assist Senior Engineering teammates with developing systems and Airworthiness Directive task cards.
- Review and update project tasks, schedule, and change requests in the engineering department’s project and change management system.
- Investigate problems and proposes modifications, evaluates proposal merits, and recommends solutions.
- Become familiar with FAA part 121 and 25 regulations.
Intermediate Level (P2)
- Develops repairs, alterations, and maintenance specifications and provides engineering assistance to all departments within the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division.
- Establish preventative maintenance procedures and reliability improvements in the interest of safety, cost reduction, and fleet maintenance improvements.
- Develop Airworthiness Directive Compliance Plans.
- Familiar with Maintenance Programs.
- This job will require travel to support AOG and/or prototype projects (approximately 10%).
- Manages and maintains all OEM recommendations (Service Bulletins (SB), Service Letters (SL) for incorporation into the fleet.
- Review TC documents with your customers (maintenance, planning, records, inspection, etc.) to ensure they are implemented efficiently.
- Utilizes technical expertise and practical experience to disposition complex technical issues.
- Researches, recommends and approves part alternatives.
JOB-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & SKILLS:
Associate Level (P1) Required
- Bachelor of Science degree, with a focus in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or related discipline; or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
- Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, operating policies, and procedures.
- Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat.
- Basic knowledge and some experience in key ATA focus areas, including: chapters 21, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 35, 36 and 47.
Preferred
- Experience in system engineering.
Intermediate Level (P2) Required
- Bachelor of Science degree, with a focus in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or related discipline; or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
- 2 years of experience in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or related area.
- Strong knowledge of system engineering with some of the following fleet types: B717, B737, A321, A330, B787 type.
- Experience & strong knowledge of Key ATA focus areas, including: chapters 21, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 35, 36 and 47.
- Strong Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, operating policies, and procedures.
- Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat.
Required at all levels
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
JOB-SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS:
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
SALARY RANGE:
$80,200 - $139,600 / year
PAY DETAILS:
- Associate Engineer: $80,200 - $108,000
- Engineer: $93,050 - $139,600
SALARY DETAILS:
Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
TOTAL REWARDS:
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
- Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
- Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Generous 401k match program
- Annual bonus plans
- Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
AIRPORT SIDA BADGE REQUIREMENTS:
Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To implement this policy, we will:
(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Requisition Type: Management
Location: Seattle - Hangar
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INTRODUCTION
Our M&E team has earned the FAA’s prestigious Diamond Award for almost 20 consecutive years - the only major carrier to receive the award for as many years, and the most of any airline. From our parts warehouse to the maintenance hangar, our Ready, SAFE, Go mindset prioritizes safety in all that we do - for our guests and coworkers. If you share our values to safety and excellence, we want to hear from you.
ROLE SUMMARY
The System Engineer provides world-class customer service while keeping safety and compliance the top priorities at Alaska Airlines (AS). This Engineer, as part of the Engineering department, works with a team to establish preventative aircraft maintenance procedures and reliability improvements in the interest of safety, cost reduction, and fleet maintenance improvements.
KEY DUTIES:
Associate Level (P1)
- Under supervision, develop repairs, alterations, and maintenance specifications and provides engineering assistance to all departments within the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division.
- Provide input into preventative maintenance procedures and reliability improvements in the interest of safety, cost reduction, and fleet maintenance improvements.
- This job will require travel to support Aircraft On Ground (AOG) and/or prototype projects (approximately 10%).
- Update and maintain Aircraft Illustrated Parts Catalog, as required.
- Assist Senior Engineering teammates with developing systems and Airworthiness Directive task cards.
- Review and update project tasks, schedule, and change requests in the engineering department’s project and change management system.
- Investigate problems and proposes modifications, evaluates proposal merits, and recommends solutions.
- Become familiar with FAA part 121 and 25 regulations.
Intermediate Level (P2)
- Develops repairs, alterations, and maintenance specifications and provides engineering assistance to all departments within the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division.
- Establish preventative maintenance procedures and reliability improvements in the interest of safety, cost reduction, and fleet maintenance improvements.
- Develop Airworthiness Directive Compliance Plans.
- Familiar with Maintenance Programs.
- This job will require travel to support AOG and/or prototype projects (approximately 10%).
- Manages and maintains all OEM recommendations (Service Bulletins (SB), Service Letters (SL) for incorporation into the fleet.
- Review TC documents with your customers (maintenance, planning, records, inspection, etc.) to ensure they are implemented efficiently.
- Utilizes technical expertise and practical experience to disposition complex technical issues.
- Researches, recommends and approves part alternatives.
JOB-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & SKILLS:
Associate Level (P1) Required
- Bachelor of Science degree, with a focus in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or related discipline; or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
- Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, operating policies, and procedures.
- Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat.
- Basic knowledge and some experience in key ATA focus areas, including: chapters 21, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 35, 36 and 47.
Preferred
- Experience in system engineering.
Intermediate Level (P2) Required
- Bachelor of Science degree, with a focus in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or related discipline; or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
- 2 years of experience in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or related area.
- Strong knowledge of system engineering with some of the following fleet types: B717, B737, A321, A330, B787 type.
- Experience & strong knowledge of Key ATA focus areas, including: chapters 21, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 35, 36 and 47.
- Strong Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, operating policies, and procedures.
- Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat.
Required at all levels
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
JOB-SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS:
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
SALARY RANGE:
$80,200 - $139,600 / year
PAY DETAILS:
- Associate Engineer: $80,200 - $108,000
- Engineer: $93,050 - $139,600
SALARY DETAILS:
Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
TOTAL REWARDS:
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
- Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
- Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Generous 401k match program
- Annual bonus plans
- Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
AIRPORT SIDA BADGE REQUIREMENTS:
Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To implement this policy, we will:
(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Requisition Type: Management
Location: Seattle - Hangar
Featured Job: 0
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Search Systems Engineer Jobs in WashingtonSystems Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for systems engineers in Washington?
Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, T-Mobile, and Meta are among the largest sponsors of systems engineer roles in Washington. Defense contractors such as Leidos, Raytheon, and Lockheed Martin also hire systems engineers in the Puget Sound area, though some of those positions require U.S. citizenship or security clearances. Mid-size cloud and infrastructure companies in the Seattle corridor also file sponsorship petitions regularly.
Which visa types are most common for systems engineer roles in Washington?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for systems engineers in Washington, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. L-1B visas appear among multinational companies like Microsoft and Amazon for internal transfers. O-1 visas are an option for engineers with exceptional records. Australian citizens working in tech may also explore the E-3 visa.
Which cities in Washington have the most systems engineer sponsorship jobs?
Seattle and its eastern suburbs, particularly Redmond, Bellevue, and Kirkland, account for the majority of systems engineer sponsorship positions in Washington. Redmond is especially concentrated due to Microsoft's headquarters. Tacoma and the broader Puget Sound corridor have demand from aerospace and defense employers. Spokane has a smaller but growing tech presence, though sponsorship volume there is considerably lower than the Seattle metro.
How to find systems engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles where employers have a documented history of visa sponsorship, saving you the effort of guessing which Washington companies will support an H-1B or other work visa. You can search by role and state to surface systems engineer openings across Seattle, Redmond, Bellevue, and Tacoma. Filtering by sponsorship history is particularly useful in Washington, where large employers and niche defense contractors have very different sponsorship practices.
Are there state-specific factors systems engineers should know about when pursuing sponsorship in Washington?
Washington has no state income tax, which affects how employers and candidates think about total compensation, though prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B are determined by federal DOL wage levels tied to the Seattle metro area, which tend to be high given the region's competitive tech market. Systems engineer roles tied to government contracts or classified programs may require U.S. citizenship or specific security clearances, effectively limiting sponsorship eligibility for those positions regardless of employer size.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored systems engineer jobs in Washington?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.