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Lead Mechanical System Design and Analysis Engineer
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Oklahoma City, OK
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 roles11 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).
- 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 Mechanical System Design and Analysis Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a Lead Mechanical System Design Engineer to join the Air Vehicle Engineering team located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A successful member of this team will understand and execute modifications and upgrades for the Mobility, Surveillance, and Bombers (MS&B) programs. The successful candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Fuels system of the B-52, providing expertise in design and sustainment. Position Responsibilities : • Lead the development and documentation of mechanical and fluid system and thermal environment • Lead the development, maintenance or modification of system designs/proposals to provide design documentation and high-level requirements to downstream users/customers • Perform detailed design development and modification of mechanical and fluid system installations • Prepare technical documents for mechanical components and systems • Prepare proposal and new business development efforts • Work with test program management for work estimation and intake process • Delegate tasks to design team and provide supervision to junior engineers. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Oklahoma City, OK Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) • 9+ years of experience in mechanical systems design • Practical experience and knowledge of Fuels, Hydraulic Systems, or ECS . Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Experience with and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite • Experience reading and interpreting engineering schematics, and specifications • Experience performing Mechanical System Design and Analysis • 3+ years of experience designing tooling using CAD/CAM software, preferably CATIA • Experience producing technical reports and presentations • Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills • Familiarity with engineering processes and methods • Experience working with cross functional teams Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process . Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 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. Summary pay range: Lead (Level 4) $118,150 – $159,850 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: This position offers reloc