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Boeing Company

Space Vehicle Design Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Lead)

USA - El Segundo, CA Posted today

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Posting rules out sponsorship

The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
  • 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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Space Vehicle Design Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space Weapons and Information Systems (SW&IS) is seeking a Space Vehicle Design Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Lead) in El Segundo, California .  Position Responsibilities: • Collaborate with cross functional teams to interpret requirements and develop conceptual spacecraft configurations and layouts using computer-aided design tools • Support high-level systems engineering trades and analyses to balance spacecraft configurations to optimize performance, risk, schedule and cost • Present work at design integration and campaign reviews • Work with spacecraft architects to establish innovative solutions to spacecraft structure, propulsion, power, and payload systems to meet customer needs. • Proactive problem-solver who thinks on their feet and adapts to sudden strategic changes • Responsible for providing proposal content and products, including drawings, layouts, and 3-D models This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret Clearance/SCI Post-Start is required.   Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) • Level 3: typically, 5 or more years' related work experience • Level 4: typically, 9 or more years' related work experience • Level 5: typically, 14 or more years' related work experience • 5+ years of experience developing 3D CAD models and drawings • 5+ years of experience working with cross-functional or cross-organizational teams to develop and/or support space products • Experience working within a fast-paced team environment which required strong communication skills to frequently interact with program leadership, internal and external customer representatives and development teams Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • 5+ years of experience using Creo CAD tools • 5+ years of applied experience in developing and providing instruction of technical documentation for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) • Experience with space platform structures or subsystems design and integration • Experience with space deployable systems design and integration • Experience supporting proposal activities, including hardware configuration development and costing • TS/SCI level clearance Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Shift Work Statement: • This position is for 1st shift 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 giv

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