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Software Engineer–Developer (Experienced and Lead)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Oklahoma City, OK
Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
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).
- 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
Software Engineer–Developer (Experienced and Lead) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer – Developer to support the B-52 team in Oklahoma City, OK. Our teams is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Lead Software Engineer - Developers. Boeing has been awarded a $2 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force to continue development of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program. This next phase focuses on modifying and flight-testing two B-52 test aircraft to validate the upgrades before moving into full production. The new engines and systems will increase efficiency, range and operational life — keeping the B-52 relevant into 2050 and beyond. The modifications will also improve reliability, streamline maintenance, lower life cycle cost and enable longer missions — all things that directly support the warfighter. The two test aircraft will also receive upgrades to power generation and distribution, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, cockpit controls and displays, flight avionics, and onboard engine start capability. Position Responsibilities: • Designs, develops, tests, and maintains non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards • Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into initial design of software products • Develops, maintains, enhances and optimizes software products and functionalities for systems integrations • Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products • Debugs and resolves issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products • Handles user inquiries, troubleshoots technical issues and user feedback analysis • Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development • Develops, establishes, monitors and improves software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks • Executes and documents software research and development projects • Advises on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations • Performs software project management activities and software supplier management functions • Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor’s Degree • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance Post-Start is required • 4+ years of experience developing, documenting, and maintaining architectures, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software systems • 4+ years of experience in C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Level 4 : 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Experience programming in Ada • Agile/SAFe development experience • Experience with DevOps tools, such as GitLab (CI/CD), Git Bash, Jira, and Artifactory • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with stakeholders of different backgrounds and skill levels • Experience working with Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS) • Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability and desire to work in a team environment Co