Structural Test Manufacturing Engineer - Structural Test Group Boeing Employee Review

4.0
Jan 10, 2013
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Pros

Great benefits. I was lucky enough to work in an Engineering group that respected each other and supported each others work. If you network well, there are many opportunities in many different fields of aerospace engineering. Transitioning from job to job happens quite often.

Cons

Very bureaucratic. Old school management style. Definitely not a startup feel, which could be a good or bad thing depending on the security/comfort you are looking for. Accountability needed on missed deadlines.

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Fantastic benefits and work-life balance. 401k match is unmatched!

Cons

Easy to get pigeon-holed into a role. Try exploring ways to stay pro-active and do different things

2.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

Excellent work-life balance compared to many aerospace companies. Good benefits (healthcare, retirement, PTO).

Cons

- Five days per week in the office - Parking can be challenging. - Working across multiple time zones (U.S., Brazil, India) creates coordination overhead - Compensation is not competitive for the Seattle area. - Limited opportunities for meaningful career growth. While there are internal career paths, I haven't found many opportunities that align with the technical challenges and responsibilities I'm looking for - SPEEA's seniority-based structure can slow advancement for newer employees - Programs have very long development cycles, so it can take years to see your work become a finished product - Less exposure to cutting-edge technology than companies focused on emerging products (space, medical devices, AI hardware, quantum computing, etc. Significant bureaucracy and slow decision-making

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