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Flight Test Instrumentation and Calibration Laboratory Lead Engineer
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Ridley Park, PA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- 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 roles11 certified filings for “Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in WA: $135k–$170k, median $143k. 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).
- 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
Flight Test Instrumentation and Calibration Laboratory Lead Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is seeking an experienced Flight Test Instrumentation and Calibration Laboratory Lead Engineer to join our team in Ridley Park, PA. This position will support domestic and foreign military flight testing of H-47 Chinook, AH-64 Apache & MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters. The lab lead, working with a team of technicians, will be responsible for daily calibration lab operation, collaborate on electrical design/build of Flight Test Data Acquisition Systems, support of deployed systems, and technological modernization within the Vertical Lift flight test team. Position Responsibilities: • Engineering authority for calibrations • Laboratory leadership and integration with teammates and other flight test disciplines • Develop calibration procedures • Collaborate on all electrical design and build of Flight Test Data Acquisition Systems • Generate electrical schematics using Visio or available CAD system • Provide real-time support for commissioned data systems to resolve problems in the field • Maintain Boeing lab standards and reporting • Analyze, review, and validate hardware and software for readiness • Conduct research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability • Specify and validate new transducers and applications • Consults with team members, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions • Lead team of technicians • Work under consultative direction • Trains and coaches others • Manage inventories • Enterprise engagement to standardize processes and procedures • Assist Management in Lab Staffing and performance evaluations • Potential travel to support flight testing Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/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 • 5+ years of engineering in ground/flight test engineering environments • 5+ years of experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems • 5+ years of experience with precision test and measurement devices • Experience developing and maintaining engineering standards and procedures • Willing to travel domestically or internationally as needed • Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • 7+ years of experience with planning, design, build, checkout, and commissioning of instrumentation and data acquisition systems • Advanced understanding of sensor physics, time-division multiplex, data acquisition systems, telemetry, and calibration methods. • Advanced electrical design knowledge • Experience with electronic system level down to component trouble shooting and repair. • Experience supporting military flight test programs • Experience leading a lab environment • Experience with L3, SAFRAN, or TELETRONICS data acquisition systems • Experience with IADS visualization tools • Experience in C, Python, and Linux • Experience in NIST traceable calibration systems and applications • Experience authoring calibration procedures Conflict of Interest: Successful candidate 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 attr