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Senior Software Engineer–Developer (Development)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Tinker AFB, OK
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 Software Engineer–Developer (Development) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Level Software Engineer to join the B-1B Software team located in Tinker AFB, OK . This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization. Our Bombers and Fighters software engineers design, develop, and demonstrate avionics solutions for the platforms we build and upgrade. Your efforts will assist integration of cutting-edge technologies to maintain our platform’s dominance over the battlefield for many decades to come. Additionally, our software engineers support the development of the Simulation products associated with our platforms. Our engineers are involved in all aspects of these programs (software requirements, design, code, and test) and our agile development approach allows every employee to quickly become very impactful and make a difference to our success. Position Responsibilities: • Oversees software development on agile teams, which are tasked with integrating/implementing solutions onto a platform • Oversees high fidelity simulation and environment software and tool sets to enable rapid development, test, and deployment of high-quality software solutions for the war-fighter • Uses analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex technical problems for the company and suppliers • Uses engineering skills to lead improved capabilities to both the warfighter and maintainers • Applies engineering knowledge to lead improvements to processes and tools • Applies knowledge of engineering principles to lead software analysis Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): • Active Secret U.S. Security clearance • Bachelor's Degree • 14+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, developing using any of the following languages: Ada, C++, C, C#, with 10 years minimum using Ada • Experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks • Experience developing embedded real-time software and hardware • Experience working with Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS) • This position is located in Oklahoma City, OK. Candidates must be able to relocate if not already living in the local area. 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 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience • Experience with Weapons software (i.e. MIL-STD-1760 or UAI) development • Experience with Agile software development • Experience with modern software development tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Git) • Experience developing models and simulation • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with stakeholders of different backgrounds and skill levels 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. Shift: This position is primarily for 1st shift; however, alternate shifts may be required to meet program objectives. CodeVue Coding Challenge: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration. Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. El