Aerospace & Defense TN Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Washington's aerospace and defense sector is one of the most active TN visa sponsorship markets in the country, anchored by Boeing's commercial and defense operations in the Seattle-Everett corridor, alongside contractors like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. Canadian and Mexican professionals in engineering, scientific, and technical roles will find strong demand across Puget Sound and the Spokane region.
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Boeing Commercial Aircraft is seeking an Experienced Payloads Design Engineers to support the Washington (Everett or Renton) Interiors Team.
The Payloads organization is responsible for everything you see when you fly; and a lot that you don’t: The Interior of the airplane, along with the Cargo compartments, exterior markings, associated systems, and cabin safety all make up Payloads. We are how our airline customers fulfill their mission and represent their brand. Our organization is a fast paced, dynamic environment, which pulls from many engineering backgrounds. The selected candidate will have a statement of work that spans the product lifecycle: supporting customer configuration development, supplier engagement, validating and verifying design requirements, integrating business needs, and supporting the product through the production and certification processes. Your work will include the need to interface with other members of project engineering, production engineering, program/product teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement engineering solutions. You will be able to combine the expertise and resources of the interiors organization to certify and deliver the best interiors products within the industry.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payloads is seeking candidates with experience in the following areas:
- Experience with Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA) engineering processes and tools; including CSDT, CATIA, ENOVIA, PDM, and associated release processes.
- Experience with Boeing cabin and cargo engineering products and designs.
- Experience with engineering support within a production system.
- Experience with direct engagement working with/for aerospace suppliers or airlines.
- Experience supporting the validation of compliance to regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with regulators.
- Experience with Design for manufacturing.
- Experience with Aircraft cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and/or certification.
- Experience working in a cross-functional team.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.
- Develops, maintains and modifies basic structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
- Performs tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
- Assists with supplier development, test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
- Supports investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
- Works under general supervision.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences).
- 5+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.
- Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes.
- 2+ years of experience in program or project management, leading project and/or program proposals of varying complexity (including: development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management, etc.).
- Demonstrates good problem solving skills and critical thinking.
- Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development. Refer to "Engineer Job Classifications Appendix" for further clarification on the use of this job family. In locations where SPEEA representation applies, this job family will be covered by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.
PAY RATE RANGE
65 - 70 USD hourly
BENEFITS INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Boeing Commercial Aircraft is seeking an Experienced Payloads Design Engineers to support the Washington (Everett or Renton) Interiors Team.
The Payloads organization is responsible for everything you see when you fly; and a lot that you don’t: The Interior of the airplane, along with the Cargo compartments, exterior markings, associated systems, and cabin safety all make up Payloads. We are how our airline customers fulfill their mission and represent their brand. Our organization is a fast paced, dynamic environment, which pulls from many engineering backgrounds. The selected candidate will have a statement of work that spans the product lifecycle: supporting customer configuration development, supplier engagement, validating and verifying design requirements, integrating business needs, and supporting the product through the production and certification processes. Your work will include the need to interface with other members of project engineering, production engineering, program/product teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement engineering solutions. You will be able to combine the expertise and resources of the interiors organization to certify and deliver the best interiors products within the industry.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payloads is seeking candidates with experience in the following areas:
- Experience with Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA) engineering processes and tools; including CSDT, CATIA, ENOVIA, PDM, and associated release processes.
- Experience with Boeing cabin and cargo engineering products and designs.
- Experience with engineering support within a production system.
- Experience with direct engagement working with/for aerospace suppliers or airlines.
- Experience supporting the validation of compliance to regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with regulators.
- Experience with Design for manufacturing.
- Experience with Aircraft cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and/or certification.
- Experience working in a cross-functional team.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.
- Develops, maintains and modifies basic structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
- Performs tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
- Assists with supplier development, test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
- Supports investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
- Works under general supervision.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences).
- 5+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.
- Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes.
- 2+ years of experience in program or project management, leading project and/or program proposals of varying complexity (including: development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management, etc.).
- Demonstrates good problem solving skills and critical thinking.
- Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development. Refer to "Engineer Job Classifications Appendix" for further clarification on the use of this job family. In locations where SPEEA representation applies, this job family will be covered by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.
PAY RATE RANGE
65 - 70 USD hourly
BENEFITS INFORMATION
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Which aerospace and defense companies sponsor TN visas in Washington?
Boeing is the dominant employer, with facilities in Everett, Renton, Auburn, and Seattle spanning commercial aircraft, defense systems, and space programs. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also maintain Washington operations. Smaller defense contractors and aerospace suppliers clustered around the Puget Sound region regularly hire Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying technical roles.
Which cities in Washington have the most aerospace and defense TN sponsorship jobs?
The Seattle-Everett corridor concentrates the highest volume of opportunities, driven by Boeing's massive manufacturing and engineering footprint. Renton and Auburn add significant presence for commercial aviation programs. Spokane, home to Fairchild Air Force Base and several defense contractors, represents a secondary market. Redmond and Bellevue increasingly attract aerospace-adjacent software and systems engineering roles tied to defense programs.
What types of aerospace and defense roles typically qualify for TN sponsorship?
Engineers across disciplines, including aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering, are the most commonly sponsored roles under the TN visa category. Computer systems analysts, industrial engineers, and scientists in materials or physics also qualify. The role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, and the job duties must align with the TN occupation list recognized under the USMCA agreement.
How do I find aerospace and defense TN sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate aggregates aerospace and defense positions in Washington specifically filtered for TN visa sponsorship, so you are not sorting through roles that do not support your visa category. Search by Washington state and filter for TN to surface employers in the Boeing supply chain, defense contractors, and engineering firms across the Puget Sound region and Spokane who have indicated willingness to sponsor.
Are there any Washington-specific or industry-specific considerations for TN sponsorship in aerospace and defense?
Washington's defense contractors frequently require security clearances, which can complicate or delay sponsorship since clearance eligibility for non-U.S. citizens depends on the program and contracting agency. Some sensitive programs are restricted to U.S. citizens entirely. Canadian professionals should confirm with the employer upfront whether the specific role is cleared or uncleared. Boeing's commercial divisions generally do not carry the same clearance requirements as defense-specific programs.