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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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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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- 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)).
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- 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).
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About the role
Command and Data Handling Subsystem Engineers – Space Autonomy Systems - (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems is seeking Command and Data Handling Subsystem Engineers (Level 2, 3, or 4) to develop and manage C&DH Subsystems for Boeing secured autonomous satellite network systems in El Segundo, CA .
C&DH Subsystem engineering assignments include requirements definition and flow down, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification. You will resolve technical issues and ensure hardware and software are flight worthy prior to delivery. Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams is crucial. You will work with management and experts across multiple disciplines including GNC subsystem engineering, software engineering, Communications Security ( COMSEC ) design, Transmission Security (TRANSEC) design , electronic hardware design & test, spacecraft integration, and end-to-end system engineering. Foundational knowledge of networking principles including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols relevant to aerospace systems. Some familiarity with system modeling and simulation tools, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo) will be a plus.
Position Responsibilities:
• Gather, define, and document system level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements definition
• Provide technical, cost, and schedule status to program and function
• Participate and support with cost and schedule reduction initiatives
• Develop and maintain comprehensive subsystem specifications and unit specs with REA support
• Work on subsystem-to-subsystem interface requirements and C&DHN subsystem hardware Subcontract/Contract Data Requirements List (SDRLs/CDRLs)
• Create and release subsystem level analyses such as traffic analysis, TM accuracy, sampling, command pacing
• Perform Subsystem Architecture (including Block Diagram) and technology insertion (including COMSEC Roadmap)
• Assure COMSEC implementation and CNSSP-12 compliance including cybersecurity and information assurance
• Prepare and present C&DHN subsystem design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.) for customer and Program SEIT interface
• Input to Spacecraft Database, FSW, and Flight ROPs
• Define and maintain satellite C&DH process writings (DMS guides)
This position is expected to be 100% onsite.
The selected candidate will be required to work onsite the listed location.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 3+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Experienced, Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Lead, Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Willing to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally is preferred
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Typical Education/Experienced:
Associate, Level 2: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or
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