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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 roles10 certified filings for “Structural Analysis Engineer (Structural Analysis)” (Aerospace Engineers) in WA: $147k–$175k, median $161k.
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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.
Details and sources
- 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
- 10 certified filings for “Structural Analysis Engineer (Structural Analysis)” (Aerospace Engineers) in WA: $147k–$175k, median $161k. 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
Lead Structural Analysis Engineer
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for a Lead Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Air Dominance team in Berkeley, MO
This program is on the cutting edge of development supporting the Next Generation of fighter aircraft. We are looking for a qualified structural analysis engineer with experience in full scale testing, component testing, test instruction authoring, correlation analysis, and FEM verification activities. This person must be able to work 100% independently.
Position Responsibilities:
• Lead a team of Structures Engineers developing test plans and configurations in support of structural testing
• Support test execution and analyzes test results to validate and verify structure meets requirements
• Coordinate with internal/external customers and other stakeholders and ensure alignment with ASIP and other requirements
• Mentor and provide technical support as required
• Work independently with minimal oversite
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Advanced expert knowledge of aircraft structure, materials strength and properties, design and manufacturing requirements, loading conditions and processes
• Experience with setting criteria for certification, testing and allowable development, loads and analysis, and creating innovative solutions to complex problems
• Successful developmental effort noted for technology development of advanced tools, processes, materials and configurations
• Mentoring of early and mid-level career engineers and consultation/direction of work for other similar platforms, programs or business units
• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active
• This position requires ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Level 5: 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
At Boeing, 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 and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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