Flight Test Lab Computing Support – Windows System Administrator (Associate or Experienced)

Job Description

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.

The Northwest Flight Test Data Systems Team is looking for a Flight Test Lab Computing Support – Windows System Administrator to join our team in Seattle, WA. 

 

The Lab Computing Support (LCS) Team designs, develops, builds, integrates, and supports computing tools, systems, and networks used by engineers and technicians to support flight test airplanes. The Team interfaces with company employees across program, function, and organizational boundaries, and with computing hardware/software vendors. 

 

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Level Flight Test Lab Computing Support – Windows System Administrators.

Position Responsibilities:

 

• Performs system integration, hardware and software installation, configuration and disposition of servers and workstations to support the architecture
• Provides problem resolution and technical support for delivery systems
• Provides support for the design, validation and configuration management of computing delivery systems
• Administers user’s system access and works to protect information to meet security requirements
• Monitors system performance to support capacity planning, backup and disaster recovery planning
• Maintain and update servers, workstations, tape drives, switches, and networks
• Maintain and update data system software/hardware development environments
• Image laptops and computers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

 

• To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
• 1+ years of experience as a Windows System Administrator
• 1+ years of experience with the following Windows applications: Active Directory, PowerShell, Windows Cluster, HyperV, and IIS Webserver
• 1+ years of experience with configuring and troubleshooting computing equipment in racks
• 1+ years of experience with Automated Windows System imaging (ie Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT))
• 1+ years of experience in performing system administration tasks on Windows hosts including installing security patches and making configuration changes to support security requirements
• 1+ years of experience integrating hardware and software components into a functional system
• 1+ years of experience in computing administration to include managing Microsoft active directory design, deploy and operational support
• 1+ years of experience in scripting and programming (bash shell, PERL, Python, Ansible, etc.)
• 1+ years of experience with physical server hardware (HP and Dell)

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

 

• Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in performing system administration tasks on Windows hosts including installing security patches and making configuration changes to support security requirements
• Experience with the following Network skills: SAN, LAN, VLAN, Enclave Architecture, Switches (Cisco), Routers, and Storage
• Backup and Restore using Data Protector
• HP Tape Library management
• Linux system administration as a backup or secondary support role
• Linux Applications: Docker, DevOps Tools, LDAP, Stornext, kickstart, httpd, Docker, Ansible, SSL, Shell Scripting, Red Hat Clustering, Kubernetes, Ceph, Ansible and Python
• 3+ years of experience working with Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Integration in a Linux or Windows environment
• 3+ years of experience in Operating Systems: RedHat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Enterprise
• 3+ years of experience with standardized Network Protocols and Services (i.e. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewalls, etc.)
• 4+ years of experience working within multi-disciplined teams to resolve business impacting computing issues

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

 

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

 

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, 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.

The Boeing Company 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 insurance 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, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): $83,300 – $112,700

Summary Pay Range for Experienced Level (Level 3):  $102,850 – $139,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 16, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.