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Manufacturing Engineer - Structures & Propulsion - 1st Shift - Millennium Space Systems
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - El Segundo, CA
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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. 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 roles3 certified filings for “Systems Engineer (Reliab, Maintain & Sys Health)” (Information Technology Project Managers) in CA: $145k–$145k, median $145k. 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).
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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
Manufacturing Engineer - Structures & Propulsion - 1st Shift - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. As a Manufacturing Engineer - Structures and Propulsion, you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures to build, test and launch satellites, related subsystems, and components. This position's internal job code is Manufacturing Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 3 and 4. Position Responsibilities: • Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements: researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing, methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors • Reviews designs for manufacturability and production scalability • Collaborate with stakeholders to create and maintain work instructions, bills of materials, standard operating procedures, etc. in support of manufacturing and supply chain execution • Coordinates and implements new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies and concepts • Leads advanced design solutions and supports research of new product or business opportunities • Leads and executes tasks as needed to transition hardware build from low-rate initial production to higher rate production Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or related • 3+ years’ experience in mechanical manufacturing engineering in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries. (Structures, Propulsion, Integration or GSE) • Experience reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings • Must have technical problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis complete with sound engineering based corrective actions • Knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and concepts • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A U.S. Security Clearance Post-Start is required Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Experience with any of the following: composites, bonded joints, dampers, additive manufacturing, shock or mechanisms • Thorough understanding of root cause analysis and related analytical methodology (Five Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis, 8D, etc.) • Good understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 • Experience with analyzing technical manuals and policies and recommend changes to procedures • Aerospace and/or DOD Experience • Background in Lean Manufacturing/Process Improvement • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process Drug Free Workplace: Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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. Total Rewards: At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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 a