Jobs / United States / Boeing Company
Associate Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Instrumentation)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Patuxent River, MD
Sponsorship verdict
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 roles1 certified filing for “Associate AI Researcher” (Computer and Information Research Scientists) in MD: $168k–$168k, median $168k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($76,500-$103,500) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- 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).
A verdict summarises public evidence; it is not legal advice and never a guarantee — the employer and the immigration authority decide. Sign in to factor in where you can already work.
Or apply yourself on the official page →
Why not apply?
The posting mentions a security clearance — usually restricted to citizens of that country.
SponsorApply flags time-wasters so your applications go where they can land. These come from the posting's own wording — read the original listing to confirm. See better-fit alternatives →
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)).
Past sponsorship or register membership never guarantees sponsorship for this vacancy or for you. Full Sponsor Radar for Boeing Company →
About the role
Associate Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Instrumentation) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for an Associate Test & Evaluation Engineer (Test Instrumentation ) to join our team in Patuxent River, MD – the position is located at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The successful candidate will work as part of the test team consisting of engineers and technicians supporting flight test instrumentation activities on the V-22 Flight Test program. Note – occasional short-term travel is possible supporting offsites at remote locations or aboard navy ships. Our team is looking for an associate level Instrumentation Engineer with experience working with aircraft instrumentation systems. Position Responsibilities: • Develops simple test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition needed to perform the test and minimize risk • Designs component and sub-assembly level hardware or software and uses analytical tools to verify the design • Assists in the coordinating and manufacture and assembly of test hardware • Reviews test data for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer • Alerts senior engineers of off-nominal data • Works with technicians to facilitate engineering requirements • Troubleshooting Instrumentation systems onboard A/C as required • Coordinates with engineering teams to meet test requirements Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement • Experience working within test instrumentation and/or methods Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Instrumentation Data or Test Recording Systems • Experience with Analog/Digital Signal Processing • Experience in the production of Electrical Schematics • Experience troubleshooting data system/sensor anomalies • Experience utilizing analysis tools • Experience with AUTOCAD , familiarity with TTCWare Conflict of Interest: Successful candidate 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. Summary pay range: Level 1: $76,500-$103,500 Level 2: $90,950-$123,050 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.