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Flight Test Engineer - Test Conductor (Associate or Experienced)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Berkeley, MO
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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).
- Citizenship requirement statedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- 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 Engineer - Test Conductor (Associate or Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) Organization is looking for a Flight Test Engineer – Test Conductor in Berkeley, MO to support F-15 flight test programs, including Qatar, Saudi, Korea, Japan, Israel, Singapore, and future F-15 programs. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Flight Test Engineers – Test Conductors. Position Responsibilities: • Plan, Author, and Coordinate various modifications across different teams and different sites • Work and manage different programs concurrently • Support the maintenance team with flight preparation sheets as required • Support distributed test operations as required • Plan and coordinate flight test mission requirements with responsible engineers from internal and external customers • Develop flight test and mission profiles, develop and publish test plans, create flight test cards, and manage test schedules • Identify and coordinate the availability of test ranges and facilities with company and government agencies • Establish test planning working groups, plan and conduct flight test readiness reviews, and conduct pre and post-test briefings • Conduct ground and flight tests in accordance with established test plans and procedures • Participate in post-test data evaluation and problem identification and resolution • Prepare and publish test summaries and test reports • Lead and prepare for remote site deployments • Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity • Apply lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures • Oversee debriefing of the test team • Approve test data prior to delivery to customer • Formulate expectations for test data based on historical data • Work under minimal direction 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, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement • Willing and able to travel up to 25-50% of the time both domestically and internationally • 1+ years of experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment • 1+ years of experience authoring test plans and/or test cards • 1+ years of experience executing tests in a control room environment as a flight test engineer (FTE), test conductor (TC), and/or test director (TD) Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Level 3 : 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience • An active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) • Experience with military aircraft (USAF or USN) and/or mission systems • Experience operating and/or maintaining aircraft (e.g. student or private pilot license, aircraft maintenance experience, etc.) 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