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F-15 Project Engineer
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Berkeley, MO
Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
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 roles3 certified filings for “Systems Engineer (Reliab, Maintain & Sys Health)” (Information Technology Project Managers) in CA: $145k–$145k, median $145k. 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).
- Citizenship requirement statedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- 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
F-15 Project Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business unit is currently seeking a F-15 Project Engineer to support F-15 Software Development and Advanced Programs in St. Louis, Missouri : one of our largest, most dynamic sites with a broad business portfolio. The individual selected for this role will be responsible for coordinating across disciplines to drive project execution for F-15 Domestic activities. This role requires close interaction with Mission Systems, and familiarity with hardware and software development is highly valuable. This role offers visibility to leadership by working closely with program managers and the customer on the subject projects. Position Responsibilities: • Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources, management, and customers. • Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements. • Responds to dynamic changes to SOW, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules. • Leads project execution to complete the work statement with quality, safety, and on time delivery. • Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity. • Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned. Identifies performance metrics. • Works independently to provide technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project plans. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Berkeley, MO. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim/Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only. Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates. Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience): • 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 • 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Active Security Clearance • Earned Value Management experience • Experience working with SAFe Agile software teams • Experience working on Avionics systems • Experience with fighter aircraft • Government/Military Customer Experience Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. 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. Total Rewards: 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, lif