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Senior Java Software Engineer – Developer
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 4 Locations
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 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).
- 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 Java Software Engineer – Developer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer – Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Seal Beach, California, El Segundo, California or Colorado Springs, Colorado . This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization. The Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA) software team is dynamic group of software engineers creating the future of Ground support with the extensibility and adaptability to be used across ALL Boeing programs. The software team is executing this vision through modern software technologies (Java, ReactJS, python, CI/CD pipelines) and methodologies (Scaled Agile). AGA is looking for self-motivated high performers to lead and execute the large scope of Java development needed for the program's vision. The ideal candidates will provide software engineering functions for the design, development, and maintenance of complex, multi-tiered application software systems used to support the command and control of space vehicles. The software engineers will work day-to-day with system and test engineers to implement, test, and document new features and improvements for both web services and applications supporting distributed computing solutions. Position Responsibilities: • Develops software in conjunction with agile team leadership including participation at agile events • Assists in the execution of DevSecOps processes to deliver software baseline on sprint boundaries. • Participates in PI planning as an agile team member • Engages with users and other engineers to determine solutions to technical issues • Coordinates the development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations • Leads activities to develop, document and maintain architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products • Debugs and leads resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products • Leads handling of user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis • Leads development, establishment, monitoring and improvement of software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks • Consults on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations. • Leads the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards • Leads review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products • Leads software project management activities and software supplier management functions Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor’s Degree • Active Top Secret clearance • Experience in both Windows and Linux operating systems • Experience in developing software products using Agile software development methodologies • 5+ years of proven experience with Java, C++, Angular/ReactJS, HTML, and CSS languages • 5+ years of experience in software development and configuration management tools 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 • Experience with software programming lang