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Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security clearance.
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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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.
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Citizenship requirement statedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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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
Manager - Mechanical Product Design Engineering (RF Space Electronics)
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for a Manager - Mechanical Product Design Engineering (RF Space Electronics) (Level K) to join our team in El Segundo, California.
We are seeking an exceptional engineering leader to join our team and become part of something truly remarkable. As a Mechanical Product Design, RF Space Electronics Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of space exploration with us.
We offer an unparalleled opportunity to manage a team that conducts full in-house cradle-to-grave work, providing you with a unique and fulfilling experience. You will support a motivated and diverse team through every stage of the product lifecycle, from initial design concepts to prototyping and final production. This includes mechanical Printed Circuit Board design, Electronics Packaging, and Thermal/Structural/Vibration Analysis.
You and your team will be at the forefront of satellite missions, unlocking new frontiers in space exploration. The breadth of our work while working alongside world-class engineers and mentors will inspire and guide you and challenge you to expand your skillset and delve into fascinating new areas, making every day a thrilling adventure.
Position Responsibilities:
• Manages employees performing RF product design engineering and technical activities
• Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives
• Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements, corrective actions
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Develops direct reports
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
• This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required) (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 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.”
• 5+ years of experience in Electronics Packaging Design in any of the following disciplines: Airborne, Space, Digital, RF or Power mechanical systems
• 5+ years of experience with Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) component, Circuit Card Assembly, and Printed Wiring Board specification and quality requirements
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Previous experience in designing digital or power units
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience in structural and thermal analysis
• Background in Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Proficiency in CREO, Teamcenter, MS Project and Expedition
• 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams
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