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Systems Engineering Manager
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
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 roles2 certified filings for “Electrical And Electronic Engineering Manager” (Architectural and Engineering Managers) in WA: $221k–$221k, median $221k. 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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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
Systems Engineering Manager Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several game-changing contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Sustainment Services for the Chinook, Apache and C-17 Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services. Role Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Systems Engineering Manager to join our expanding team. This role has two fundamental aspects which are both weighted equally. The first is to act as the First Line Leader for a team of Systems Engineers. The Systems Engineering team comprises core Systems Engineers who cover all parts of the system lifecycle and Training Systems Engineers who are specialists in training related technology, products and processes. The second is to balance your time between being a First Line Leader and providing leadership and direct input as part of a team to deliver Systems Engineering work scope to Programmes and Business Development opportunities across the company. This role calls for strong leadership, solid technical knowledge, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment. The individual will help drive team performance and support strong collaboration across stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: • Leadership and management of the Systems Engineering team (including line management related admin, wellbeing and HR related activities). • Support team members’ development through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and growth opportunities. • Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and technical excellence. • Encourage knowledge sharing and ongoing skills development across the team. • Overall responsibility for ensuring all team engineering goals and milestones are delivered. • Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives across the team. • Oversee, contribute to and deliver Systems Engineering work across programmes and bids & proposals through working closely with cross-functional teams. • Work with Business Unit Chief Engineers and Chief Programme Engineers on resource planning to make sure the team can meet current and future workload needs. • Succession planning for current and future business needs. • Support the wider department and Senior Manager where needed. • Build and maintain strong networks with Engineering colleagues across the Enterprise. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership". • A degree-level, or equivalent, qualification in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline is required. • Ability to work well with teams that are spread across different locations. • Hands-on Systems Engineering experience. • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams. • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Strong stakeholder management, team building, and leadership experience. • Ability to influence and engage effectively at multiple levels within the organisation. • Experience in coaching and developing technical talent. • Excellent leadership, communication, influencing and people skills. • Demonstrates a good set of core values through integrity, ownership, teamwork, and a commitment to quality and safety. • Builds trust through open communication, respect, and inclusive leadership. • Commitment to developing others and building team capability. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • A track recor