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Flight Test Design Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Oklahoma City, OK
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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. The pay stated here ($79,050 – $106,950) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. 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
Flight Test Design Engineer (Associate or Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Flight Test Design Engineer (Associate or Experienced ) to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting Instrumentation Design efforts on commercial derivative and military aircraft programs including Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) and B52. BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate or Experienced level Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineers. Position Responsibilities: • Develop designs and release engineering for flight test instrumentation installations on test aircraft using computer aided design tools like CATIA & CREO • Work with program engineering teams to develop requirements, process and tool solutions and integrate instrumentation installations with production designs • Provide liaison engineering support during part fabrication/assembly, aircraft build, modification, test execution, and refurbishment phases • Work closely with manufacturing engineers to define engineering bill of material, address procurement and producibility concerns and assist with proper sequencing of installations during the build phase • Assist with defining wire diagrams for flight test data system hookups using tools like Mentor Graphics Capital Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) • 1+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry • 1+ years of design or analysis experience on large fixed winged aircraft Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Level 3 : 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Experience using CATIA • Experience working with wiring diagrams and/or functional schematics 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. Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Shift: This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives. Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): $79,050 – $106,950 Summary Pay Range for Experienced (Level 3): $96,050 – $129,950 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidat