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Lead Software Systems Engineer
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Colorado Springs, CO
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
Lead Software Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Systems Engineer to join the SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Colorado Springs, CO. The SATCOM Mission Planning team is a critical part of the U.S. military’s nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) network, providing nuclear-survivable connectivity. Our team develops software tools and services for advanced satellite and ground systems. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced development environment using modern, scalable technology and tools. Our team works in an Agile and CI/CD environment with automated testing, vulnerability scanning, and quality scanning capabilities. Position Responsibilities: • Leads, develops and maintains requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services • Leads support software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system • Leads the development of critical features and take ownership of the full development lifecycle from design through deployment • Builds, architects, and consumes APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security • Leads code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards • Leads the creation and translation of design mockups into functional, visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies • Advocates for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that positively impact the team and broader organization • Works effectively in ambiguous environments, provide mentoring, leadership to team and self-direct work as needed Security Clearance: This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelors degree or higher • 5+ years’ experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing • 5+ years of development experience using Python • 3+ years’ experience with JavaScript (e.g., Angular, JQuery) Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience • 3+ years’ experience working with TypeScript • 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in software development, utilizing modern methodologies on government programs • 5+ years’ experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization • 5+ years’ experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test • 5+ years’ experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL) • 3+ years’ experience with Java and FastAPI (Python API) languages • In-depth knowledge of Command and Control (C2) systems, mission planning, ground systems, and real-time application requirements • Strong experience using CI/CD pipelines, automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows Conflict of Interest: Successfu