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Mid-Level Structures Design Engineer
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - El Segundo, CA
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 roles2 certified filings for “Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in CA: $142k–$142k, median $142k. 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
Mid-Level Structures Design Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Associate or Mid-Level Structures Design Engineer located in El Segundo, California . The selected candidate will be responsible for developing structure/payload system and component design. Competencies needed for this role include Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Focus, Innovation, Project Management, and Engineering Judgment. Position Responsibilities Include: • Collaborate with cross functional teams to interpret requirements, define interfaces and develop innovative integrated assembly designs using thorough design layouts to produce engineering definition documents • Develop, maintain, modify and interpret space structure engineering documentation using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools (PTC Creo), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T – ASME Y14.5M) standards and/or other design methods • Actively support design for manufacturing, integration reviews and process improvements by reviewing previous designs/lessons learned, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and/or contracts in order to produce higher quality and more efficient detail designs and integration • Provide engineering support throughout fabrication, integration and test of structure products at suppliers and in-house facility • Create, disposition, and drive to closure anomalies related to assembly integration and structure hardware throughout product lifecycle • Works under general direction This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. This position requires a U.S. Security Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to Obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI with Poly – Final Post-Start. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) • Level 2: Typically, 2 or more years related work experience • 2+ years of experience developing 3D CAD models and/or drawings • 2+ years of experience working with cross-functional or cross-organizational teams to develop and/or support structure products Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Level 3: Typically, 5 years or more of related experience • 2+ years of experience using Creo CAD tools • 2+ years of applied experience in developing and providing instruction of technical documentation and training material for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) • 2+ years of experience with space platform structures or subsystems design and integration • TS/SCI level clearance • Experience working within a fast-paced team environment which required strong communication skills to frequently interact with program leadership, internal and external customer representatives and development team Conflict of Interest: • Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Relocation: • This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates. 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 bot