Launching Careers into the Future: Aerospace Jobs in Kent Valley
4 Dec 2025
Across Washington’s rapidly growing air and space economy, aerospace jobs in the Kent Valley lead the way in terms of scale, diversity, and long-term opportunities. Anchored by Kent, Tukwila, Renton, and Auburn, the region forms one of the most productive aerospace and advanced manufacturing corridors in the Pacific Northwest.
Regional talent engine; unmatched industry depth
Kent Valley aerospace companies support over 42,000 jobs, encompassing aircraft production, space systems, propulsion, machining, and advanced materials. Global employers, including Blue Origin, Boeing, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Stoke Space, BlackSky, and Radian Aerospace, along with hundreds of suppliers, make the Valley a hub of innovation and opportunity.
Each city brings unique strengths: Kent leads in space innovation, Tukwila specializes in propulsion, Renton drives aircraft assembly and emerging space tech, and Auburn focuses on advanced machining and additive manufacturing. Together, they form an integrated workforce ecosystem fueling both legacy aviation and next-generation space exploration.
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