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Lead, Senior or Expert Test & Evaluation Engineer - PAC-3
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Huntsville, AL
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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. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- 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).
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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, Senior or Expert Test & Evaluation Engineer - PAC-3 Company: The Boeing Company The Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) organization is seeking a Lead, Senior or Expert Test & Evaluation Engineer to serve as the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Test Technical Lead Engineer in Huntsville, AL . The PAC-3 Engineering Team is responsible for designing RADAR seeker upgrades and next generation concepts, as well as supporting production and special test equipment design. Boeing has a multi-year contract to develop, test, and manufacture the PAC-3 RADAR seeker. This program encompasses concurrent design, test and manufacturing as new upgrades to this complex electro-mechanical assembly are incorporated into production. This long-term program is rapidly growing in Huntsville due to design updates, production growth, and Boeing facilities consolidations. The Test Technical Lead will provide technical oversight to SEIT capability Test Conductors as they lead test planning, readiness reviews, and test execution across development, verification, and validation activities for both the PAC-3 seeker system and supporting test equipment. The successful Test Technical Lead Engineer will be familiar with test command media and best practices and adapt it to the PAC-3 system and program, engaging mentees with an Advise, Assist, Check mentality to bring consistency across testing on the program. Position Responsibilities: • Establishes PAC-3 Program Instructions for verification and validation, ensuring consistency with Boeing DPs, BPIs, and BPGs • Coordinates a multi-skilled (electrical, mechanical, project, systems, etc.) engineering team to develop and execute effective testing strategies from planning through data review • Leads the development of test system requirements and verification methodologies during verification and validation activities • Leads Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and resolutions on issues relating to test activities • Ensures Technical Readiness Review rigor • Supports program Risk, Issues, and Opportunities (RIO) management board • Supports testing aspect of proposal preparation 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) Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) : • 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 • 8 or more years of experience in analysis of requirements, architecture design and product design • 8 or more years of experience leading a multi-skilled (electrical, mechanical, project, systems, etc.) engineering teams • 8 or more years of experience executing Tests to verify and validate requirements • Experience in missile system development and weapon system integration • Experience using technical and program management techniques to manage large-scale technical development efforts • Experience mentoring junior engineers Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) : • Masters or Doctorate of Science degree in Engineering or related science or technology field degree • Experience in pulse doppler radar system architectures and design/test practices • Experience with PAC-3 Seeker development, qualification, testing, and fielding • Experience developing test requirements and procedures to validate meet system and component level development requirements • Experience with early program lifecycle development and risk reduction activities • Responsibl