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Lead Structural Analysis Engineer
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Mesa, AZ
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Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/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. 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 roles10 certified filings for “Structural Analysis Engineer (Structural Analysis)” (Aerospace Engineers) in WA: $147k–$175k, median $161k. 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).
- Citizenship requirement statedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- 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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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
Lead Structural Analysis Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Lead Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team in Mesa, AZ. As a Lead Structural Analysis Engineer, you will lead and mentor a team of Structural Analysis Engineers that will perform strength analyses of metallic and composite structural components, support nonconformance dispositions, and document analysis results. The successful candidate has advanced knowledge in classical and finite element analysis methodologies and will work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT). You must be able to communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders and program leaders. Our engineers collaborate closely across multiple technical disciplines and organizations to develop integrated solutions for complex engineering challenges. If you seek a dynamic, innovative environment where advanced technology is brought to market and the future is defined, this opportunity is for you! Position Responsibilities: • Lead development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design • Coordinate with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment • Guide product design and verifies structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance • Lead development of test plans and configurations, support test execution and analyze/report test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications • Define and document certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied • Support in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements • Develop analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort • Work under minimal direction Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) • 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience • Experience performing stress analysis on composite structures, laminates, bonded assemblies or related structures. • 7+ years' experience with finite element modeling structural analysis methods and tools, (Hypermesh, MSC Nastran/PATRAN, ABAQUS, Stress Check, etc). • Prior experience with manufacturing/production systems. • Advanced knowledge of aircraft structure, composite materials, properties, design practices and manufacturing processes. • Mentoring of early and mid-level career engineers and consultation/direction of work for other similar platforms. • Ability and willingness to travel at least 10% of the time domestically. • This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active • This position requires the ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • 12+ years’ work experience with composites design and analysis methodologies. • Experience in military aircraft sustainment, repairs, and modification programs. • Experience in a role that required strong technical, analytical, and writing skills. • Experience with various software applications for performing Boeing stress analysis (e.g. IAS, CSW, etc.). Successful candidates for this job mu