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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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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
Wire Design and Install Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a motivated Wire Design and Install Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to join our team in El Segundo, CA .
The Wire Harness Engineering role within the El Segundo team will focus on the 3D design and installation engineering of wire harness assemblies for spacecraft applications. This position requires close collaboration with multiple engineering groups to develop and verify wiring systems that meet complex mechanical and system requirements, supporting spacecraft signals, power, data, and special-purpose wiring. The engineer will contribute within a small team, providing technical expertise, mentorship, and ensuring design integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
Position Responsibilities:
• Develop and model 3D wire harness bundle assemblies using advanced CAD tools within complex spacecraft assemblies
• Design wire harness installation layouts, support details, and create 2D/3D mock-ups and form boards
• Interpret and apply wire design schematics, requirements, and wire list details accurately
• Support and coordinate with manufacturing and installation teams to ensure producibility and installation quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering groups to define system and mechanical requirements and guide the design toward final configuration
• Conduct schematic validation, hand calculations, design reviews, and utilize analysis tools (e.g., Mentor Capital, CREO) to verify system functional integrity
• Contribute to the generation, release, and management of engineering drawings and documentation
• Communicate effectively across teams to manage priorities and resolve design or integration issues
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• This position requires the ability to obtain Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
• 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
• Level 2: 1+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years of experience with wire harness, electrical and/or mechanical design
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Level 3: 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience in wire harness design, manufacturing and/or integration experience
• Experience in manufacturing, specializing in wire harness
• 1+ years of experience with computer aided design (CAD) tools for the design of mechanical components/assemblies
• Ability to lead and understand schematic details
• Understanding of EMI/EMC separation for wire design
Conflict of Interest:
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.
Pay & Benefits:
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
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