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Senior Wire Design and Install Engineer
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - El Segundo, CA
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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 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).
- 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
Senior Wire Design and Install Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a motivated Senior Wire Design & Install Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA . This group manages major commercial and government satellite and ground programs supporting communications, national defense, and other critical missions. As a Senior Wire Design & Install Engineer, you will leverage your extensive background in wire harness design, manufacturing, and qualifications specifically tailored for space applications. This role requires deep expertise in electrical engineering principles and the ability to interpret complex engineering documentation, including wire schematics, wire assembly, and wire installation drawings. Position Responsibilities : • Lead the design and qualification of wire harnesses for spaceflight applications, ensuring compliance with rigorous mission life requirements spanning nominal to extreme environmental conditions • Apply strong understanding of wire harness design constraints, materials, and applications throughout the product lifecycle • Provide technical oversight and project management leadership on complex wire harness engineering efforts • Analyze, troubleshoot, and solve manufacturing, testing, and performance challenges related to wire harness assemblies • Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and deliver clear, concise presentations to both internal and external stakeholders • Support expanding responsibilities into RF cable and high-speed data transmission media, and proactively develop competencies in these areas • Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure design integrity and successful integration • Mentor and guide junior engineering staff, fostering skill growth and knowledge sharing • Maintain strict adherence to security, configuration management, and change control processes Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • This position requires the ability to obtain Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement • 5 + years of experience with wire harness, electrical and/or mechanical design • 3+ years of experience leading technical projects and teams • 2+ years of experience with qualifying components of space application • 3+ years of experience with anomaly investigation and resolution Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • 5+ years of experience in wire harness design, manufacturing and/or integration experience • Experience in manufacturing, specializing in wire harness • 3+ years of experience with leading technical focus teams and failure review boards • Ability to lead and understand schematic details • Understanding of multiple electrical and RF transmission media • Understanding of EMI/EMC separation for electrical application 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. Pay & Benefits: 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