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Boeing Company

Senior Airworthiness Certification Engineer

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  • 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 roles11 certified filings for “Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in WA: $135k–$170k, median $143k.
  • 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
11 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).

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

Senior Airworthiness Certification Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Safety, Security, and Airworthiness (SS&A) organization is seeking an Airworthiness Certification Engineer  to join the Regulatory Administration and Airworthiness Division.   Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including, Senior (Level 4 or Level 5) Engineers.   As the Airworthiness Certification Engineer supporting software certification across a range of programs, you will take on a key leadership role in ensuring airworthiness certification. Your primary responsibilities will include guiding engineering leadership and their teams through the certification process, adhering to MIL-HDBK-516C section 15, EMAR (European Military Airworthiness Requirements) 21 regulations, DO-178 activities, and relevant regulatory standards. In addition, you will be tasked with providing regular status updates and metrics to executive leadership.   The ideal candidate will bring a robust background in leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet challenging deadlines. You should have extensive experience in managing or leading projects and teams, showcasing your ability to drive success across diverse initiatives. A proven history of overseeing large projects or programs, utilizing project management tools and processes effectively, is crucial. Additionally, experience in planning project budgets and monitoring financial performance is required.   This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in one of the listed locations.   Primary responsibilities: • Manages the airworthiness activities of an active domestic or international military program • Supports program audits with foreign airworthiness authorities • Maintains costs and schedule and assists program owners in understanding certification issues • Assist in the development of certification strategies for software certification to MIL-HDBK-516C section 15, EMAR (European Military Airworthiness Requirements) 21 regulations, DO-178, and relevant regulatory standards for military airworthiness programs. • Assist in the mentoring of DO-178 CVEs and other disciplines for military airworthiness programs • Participates in industry standards development and benchmarking to inform new and innovative solutions • Leads engagement with regulators on complex programs or initiatives to shape and influence certification strategies, approaches, activities. Leads partnership and integration with regulatory authorities to complete validation of airworthiness to applicable requirements as authorized • Provides consultation on technical support, training, tools and resources provided to the delegated approval organization • Advises throughout the development of compliance reports and documents in accordance with applicable requirements and regulations • Leads, promotes and provides recommendations on global regulatory advocacy strategies, trainings, tools, and methods • Provides advanced technical consultation across the enterprise on aerospace regulatory compliance projects and programs • This role will have the potential for up to 25% travel to support multiple programs.   Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience): • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement • Level 4: 9+ years of experience working in an engineering, engineering technology, or related technical discipline • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship • 2+ years of experience with airworthiness   Preferr

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