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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 roles1 certified filing for “Product Management Specialist” (Industrial Production Managers) in NY: $183k–$183k, median $183k.
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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
- 1 certified filing for “Product Management Specialist” (Industrial Production Managers) in NY: $183k–$183k, median $183k. 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
Senior F-22 Project Management Specialist - Labs/Test
Company:
The Boeing Company
Join Boeing Defense Services – Lead the Future of F-22 Raptor Modernization! Are you a driven, innovative Project Management Specialist ready to make a real impact?
Boeing Defense Services (BDS) is seeking a Senior F-22 Project Management Specialist – Labs/Test to join our cutting-edge F-22 Raptor Modernization Program Management Team, in Berkeley, Missouri .
Why This Role?
Step into a pivotal leadership position where you will own the end-to-end execution of complex hardware and software development programs that keep the F-22 at the forefront of defense technology. You’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams through integration, testing, and delivery, driving innovation in avionics and sensor upgrades that enhance mission capabilities.
What You’ll Do:
• Lead and manage projects that overseas multiple programs across various stages of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, from concept through deployment
• Oversee Agile software development using JIRA, collaborating closely with software design, requirements, coding, and testing teams
• Drive program performance, ensuring seamless coordination with internal teams and key partners including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and the U.S. Air Force
• Influence the future of the F-22 Modernization portfolio, which is poised for significant growth over the next decade
• Engage regularly with senior leadership, supplier management, mission systems, test engineering, and other critical stakeholders
Who You Are:
• A proven project management professional with hands-on experience managing technical programs through the Systems Engineering Development Lifecycle
• Skilled at navigating complex, multi-faceted projects involving both hardware and software components
• Adept at Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA, with a passion for driving results in fast-paced environments
• A collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional teams and excels at stakeholder communication
Why Boeing?
At Boeing, you’ll be part of a world-class team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and national security. Join us and contribute to a program that’s not just about technology — it’s about shaping the future of air dominance.
Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now and lead the charge in F-22 modernization!
Position Responsibilities:
• Lead comprehensive planning and execution of cutting-edge F-22 modernization programs from inception through successful completion
• Ensure all customer commitments are clearly understood, documented, and delivered on time with uncompromising quality
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with customers, industry partners, and cross-functional teams including mission systems, systems engineering, air vehicle, procurement, sustainment engineering, training systems, and finance
• Apply Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) to drive program activities and deliverables
• Develop, integrate, and maintain detailed program plans and schedules aligned with industry standards to meet all project requirements
• Generate and communicate clear, actionable reports, metrics, and change management updates throughout the project lifecycle summarizing program progress to plan to senior and executive leadership
• Conduct trend, variance, and impact analyses, while proactively managing risks, issues, and opportunities
• Understand and mitigate constraints related to staffing, product development, production rates, and supplier performance
• Lead recovery planning efforts when necessary and ensure robust project control systems are in place to support stakeholders
• Continuously improve project management processes and business systems, championing best
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