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Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer (Solar Array and Battery)– Satellites Systems

USA - El Segundo, CA Posted today

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The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security 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.
  • 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.
  • What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in CA: $142k–$142k, median $142k.
  • Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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 roles
2 certified filings for “Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in CA: $142k–$142k, median $142k. 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).

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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About the role

Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer (Solar Array and Battery)– Satellites Systems Company: The Boeing Company The Integrated Design Engineering Organization is seeking a highly motivated Satellite Solar Array and Battery Mechanical Design Engineer, Mid-Career or Senior level, to join the Space Mission Systems Satellite Engineering Team. This candidate will be a part of a high-performing engineering team that is immersed in development and high non-recurring projects. The candidate will be accountable to provide all aspects of mechanical design engineering support of the solar array and battery technologies, which include designing substrates, yoke structures, panel layouts, battery packs, etc. Additionally, the candidate will be accountable for the electro-mechanical architecture of battery and solar array designs, and the ability to support programs as a responsible engineering authority (REA). The candidate will be required to work closely with our Solar Array and Battery REA and Analysis team members as well as our partnering organizations from Systems Engineering, Stress, Dynamics, Materials & Processes, Production Engineering, Quality, Supplier Management, and Spectrolab. This candidate will need to work closely with their respective Technical Lead Engineers, Management, and Program Leadership to support the program deliverables. This role will include accountability for all Satellite Solar Array technologies supporting Government and Commercial Satellites with some additional support across other space applications. The candidate should have experience working with Solar Array and/or Battery technologies (substrates, cells, panels, integration, system requirements, etc). The candidate must exemplify The Boeing Behaviors in day-to-day operations.  This position is in El Segundo, California . Primary responsibilities include: • Lead functional teams as potential Technical Lead Engineer, Boeing Designated Expert, or REA • Lead project planning and ensure execution on program commitments as a potential Solar Array REA driving the design, build, test, and installation of solar array substrates, solar cells, panels, and wings to the spacecraft • Support/Lead design configurations by following regulatory and company approved processes and procedures. • Perform solar array analysis (deployment, stowed/deployed wing predicts, power analysis, etc) to support the missions team • Develop mechanical and electrical designs (mechanical/electrical layouts, yoke/structures, harnesses, etc) using Creo and Autocad implementing appropriate Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, DFMAT, critical clearance, and material selection processes • Support/Lead qualification of solar panels and wings by driving test program, analyzing all relevant data, working with appropriate functional teams, drafting qualification test reports, and presenting to internal and external customers • Driving critical RCCA investigation and preparing/presenting Failure Review Board packages to internal and external customers. Work closely with chief engineers, program and functional leadership, and other SMEs to get alignment on proper containment, root cause, and corrective actions This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. This position requires a U.S. Security Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to Obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI – Final Post-Start Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) • Level 3: Typically, 5 or more years' related work experience Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

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