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Boeing Company

Materials and Processes Test Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

USA - Huntsville, AL Posted today

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Sponsorship verdict

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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.
  • 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 roles11 certified filings for “Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in WA: $135k–$170k, median $143k.
  • 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
11 certified filings for “Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in WA: $135k–$170k, median $143k. 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

Materials and Processes Test Engineer (Associate or Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing is seeking a Materials and Processes Test Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.      The qualified candidate will be required to work in a fast-paced dynamic Boeing Defense and Space Research lab that supports QA/QC, Design and Development, and Investigative tasks to ensure our products meet or exceed the rigorous requirements of our customers.  Primary duties would be to execute material testing for SI&WS products. Additional tasks would be to support novel work requests from our BDS and BCA product platforms to address concerns about meeting requirements.   Position Responsibilities Include: ·         Supporting long-term testing of material compatibility for compliance. ·         Maintain test equipment needed to execute complex test requests. ·         Test design and execution of pressurized systems (hydraulic and pneumatic). ·         Tool design for use in efficiency projects for a lab environment. ·         Proficient in Python programming, data collection and modeling. ·         Incorporates changes to specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of materials, parts and processes. ·         Performs tests to qualify new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements. ·         Assist with activities to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements. ·         Conducts basic analysis to determine performance or reasons for failures of tools, materials, parts or processes. ·         Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions. ·         Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements. ·         Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles in daily work.   This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite the Jet plex in Huntsville, AL. This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.    Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):  • 2 or more years’ related work experience • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):  • Level 3: 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Experience in Aerospace performing Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering work statement Typical Education & Experience:  Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. 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.  Shift Work Statement: This position is for 1st shift. Pay & Benefits: At Boeing,

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