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Mid-Level or Senior Technical Design - 787 Wing & Empennage LCPT
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - North Charleston, SC
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- 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. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- 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. 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 roles3 certified filings for “Structure and Payload Design Engineer” (Aerospace Engineers) in SC: $111k–$151k, median $151k. Most were filed at wage level IV (67%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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Sponsor Radar — Boeing Company
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. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Mid-Level or Senior Technical Design - 787 Wing & Empennage LCPT Company: The Boeing Company 787 Airframe in Boeing Commercial Airplanes is hiring for a Mid-Level (Level 3) or Senior (Level 4) Structures Technical Designer for our Wing Box & Wing Tip, Wing Center Section & Side of Body, or Wing Edges & Empennage teams to work at our North Charleston, SC location. At Boeing, our engineers share a passion to redefine what’s possible. To turn dreams into reality. To bring cutting edge technology to market. If you are seeking a dynamic, innovative environment, this opportunity is for you! This is a great opportunity to work in the Commercial Airplanes South Carolina Design Center, as a Structures Technical Designer. Primary Responsibilities: • Develops and maintains engineering product definition. • Prepares design layouts and modifies existing designs. • Develops engineering product definition. • Develops statements of work, including design requirements, cost and schedule estimates. • Coordinates and develops work transfer packages. • Contributes to the integration of product definition across internal and external business partners to provide a functional end-product. • Investigates and resolves moderately-complex manufacturing process, or engineering related issues. • Verifies accuracy of engineering data produced by others. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): • Associates of Science in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) with 5+ years of experience in the engineering industry OR High School Diploma with 7+ years of experience in the engineering industry • 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining engineering product definition • 3+ years of experience using CAD Tools • Experience performing investigations and data collection in support of root cause corrective action (RCCA) activities • Experience with technical writing Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • 9+ years of experience in the engineering industry with an Associates in Science as described in the Basic Qualifications OR 11+ years of experience in the engineering industry with a High School Diploma • Lead experience in developing and maintaining engineering product definition. • Lead experience with design layout development. • Lead experience performing engineering product definition reviews. • Expertise using CATIA and Model Based Definition (MBD) for primary structure design. Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process 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. Pay & Benefits: 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 given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Mid-