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Full Stack Software Engineer (Experienced or Lead)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 2 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).
- 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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Sponsor Radar — Boeing Company
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
Full Stack Software Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join the Space Mission Systems (SMS) team in Chantilly, VA or Seal Beach, CA. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced and Lead Software Engineers. This position will focus on Mission Management and Mission Planning Java software, working alongside a cross-functional team to develop solutions to allow stakeholders to advance the mission. As a member of the Boeing software team, you will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for our customers. This role provides opportunities for you to significantly influence project outcomes. The Boeing SMS Software team fosters a collaborative mentoring environment, allowing you to learn, mentor others, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization. Position Responsibilities: • Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards • Develops, maintains, enhances, and optimizes software products and functionalities for systems integrations • Regularly assess, update, and maintain software libraries and COTS products to ensure compatibility, security, and performance within the application ecosystem. • Participates in the agile software development lifecycle including planning, reviews, and supporting customer meetings • Debugs and resolve issues identified to ensure reliability and efficiency of software products • Performs software development, participate in code reviews, and adhere to guidance on software standards and design principles. • Develops, establishes, monitors, and improves software processes, tools, and key performance metrics that align with organization goals and industry benchmarks • Executes and document software research and development projects • Advises on software domains, system-specific issues, processes, and regulations Security Clearance: This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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): • Bachelor degree or higher • 3+ years’ experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns • 3+ years’ experience in Java/C++/Python object-oriented programming on full stack software projects/programs • 3+ years with DevSecOps and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and execution Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Level 4 : 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and 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 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience • Experience with one or more of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JS frameworks (REACT, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, noSQL, REST/Open API • Experience with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning • Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (