Sponsorship verdict
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 roles3 certified filings for “Systems Engineer (Reliab, Maintain & Sys Health)” (Information Technology Project Managers) in CA: $145k–$145k, median $145k.
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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
- 3 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).
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
Systems Engineer (Systems Engineering Engineer-General)
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking a Senior/Mid-Level Systems Engineer to join our Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) In-Service and Project Engineering team located in Richardson, TX. This role will work at a client site.
The Advanced Airborne Sensor is a multifunction radar used on the P-8 Poseidon. The team supports production, sustainment, modification, and improvement efforts for military and commercial derivative aircraft. This role will work closely with maintenance teams, engineering, quality, and operations to identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and help return aircraft to service safely and efficiently. This position will collaborate closely with supply chain, suppliers, program management, contracts, estimating, engineering, and customers to execute program objectives.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical related aircraft issues.
• Analyze aircraft discrepancies, fault messages, maintenance logs, and operational data to determine root cause.
• Support maintenance personnel with technical guidance during aircraft on-ground events and in-service issues.
• Review technical manuals, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, engineering orders, and other technical documentation.
• Develop and validate repair plans, troubleshooting procedures, and corrective action recommendations.
• Coordinate with design, structures, systems, and field support teams to resolve complex technical issues.
• Document findings, workarounds, and resolutions in clear technical reports and maintenance records.
• Support investigations into recurring defects and reliability trends.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve equipment performance, repair, and sustainment issues.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation such as troubleshooting procedures, repair instructions, maintenance guidance, support plans, and engineering reports.
• Conduct technical interchange meetings with suppliers, engineering teams, maintenance teams, and program stakeholders.
• Track and manage risks, issues, and opportunities (RIOs ) related to equipment readiness, reliability, schedule, cost, and technical performance.
• Facilitate problem-solving efforts using structured engineering methods like root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Evaluate supplier technical performance and coordinate timely resolution of technical and quality issues.
• Ensure documentation and support materials comply with engineering standards, maintenance requirements, and operational needs.
• Monitor equipment status, identify supportability gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle efficiency.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at a client’s location.
Security Clearance and/ or Export Control
Security Clearance and/or Special Program Access or other Government Access requirements are mandatory for this position. Certain Special Programs require that the candidate have only U.S. Citizenship or no dual citizenship.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
• Currently hold an active U.S. Top Security Clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience
• Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in equipment support, maintenance engineering, repair management, or technical
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