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Structural Test Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Senior)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Tukwila, WA
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The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles10 certified filings for “Structural Analysis Engineer (Structural Analysis)” (Aerospace Engineers) in WA: $147k–$175k, median $161k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Structural Test Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing is seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Structural Test Engineer to join our Test & Evaluation team in Tukwila, WA . This engineer will play a vital role in developing test plans and procedures, designing test hardware, and conducting structural tests to ensure that company products and services comply with customer, regulatory, and company requirements. In this position, you will design, develop, and integrate test systems, as well as design test hardware, software, and systems to achieve comprehensive test requirements that encompass the full spectrum of testing. You will review and validate test data, preparing and publishing detailed test reports. Additionally, you will conduct research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability, while interfacing with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement effective test engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in structural and mechanical engineering, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. A self-motivated individual with a sense of urgency and a commitment to taking ownership of projects will thrive in this role. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced and Senior Level Structural Test Engineers. Position Responsibilities: • Develop test plans, procedures, and test equipment/software to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements • Design, develop, and integrate test systems to support testing activities • Create test hardware to meet comprehensive test requirements across various testing scenarios • Review and validate test data, ensuring accuracy and quality prior to delivery to customers • Prepare and publish detailed test reports that summarize findings • Research test technologies that enhance testing efficiency and capability • Manage multiple projects while interfacing with project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement effective test engineering solutions • Exhibit self-motivation and a sense of urgency, taking ownership of projects to drive successful outcomes Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement • 1+ year of experience in structural design, analysis, and/or testing • Experience with CATIA, SolidWorks, or a similar CAD program Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Level 3 : 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Level 4 : 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Have or have held an active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months • Experience in project management • Experience with Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) • Experience working a dynamic, multidisciplinary organization • Experience in pneumatic design, maintenance, and repair 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) assessm