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Senior Acoustics Engineer
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 roles5 certified filings for “Equipment & Tool Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in SC: $93k–$126k, median $109k. Most were filed at wage level II (40%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Last confirmed live 2 days agoWhen 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
Senior Acoustics Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Flight Sciences team is seeking a Senior Acoustical Engineer (Level 5) to support the Noise, Vibration & Emissions team in community noise certification activities at the North Charleston, SC site. The ideal candidate will hold an active FAA Certificate Letter of Authority that includes Large and Jet Airplanes and will have demonstrated experience with 14 CFR Part 36, including compliance demonstration and compliance findings. This position will support certification work across Boeing commercial airplane programs, including 737, 777, and 787 platforms. The successful candidate will be trained toward appointment as an Engineering Unit Member (E-UM) within the Boeing Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) structure and will play a key role in supporting acoustics-related certification activities. Primary Responsibilities • Review and support change classifications for acoustics-related certification impacts • Provide technical input to Certification Plans • Review and assess Certification Plans for compliance completeness and accuracy • Prepare and submit Requests for Conformity (RFC) • Support planning and execution of compliance testing • Evaluate test data and documentation to support findings of compliance • Complete FAA compliance documentation, including FAA Form 8100-9 • Collaborate with Certification Plan Owners, Design Teams, other E-UMs, Boeing Regulatory Administration, and external regulatory authorities as needed • Support community noise certification activities across multiple commercial airplane programs Basic Qualifications • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry. • 14+ years of aerospace engineering experience • 10+ years of experience in Noise and Vibration technical competencies Preferred Qualifications • Strong working knowledge of FAA 14 CFR Part 36 • Active or current FAA Consultant DER with Technical Discipline in Acoustical Engineering • Certificate Letter of Authority including Large and Jet Airplanes • Experience with Boeing commercial airplane programs or similar large transport aircraft programs • Familiarity with FAA certification processes and documentation • Prior experience with acoustics-related testing, certification planning, or regulatory submissions • Understanding of Boeing ODA processes or similar delegated authority systems • Experience with showing compliance and making findings of compliance • Experience supporting aircraft certification or regulatory compliance activities 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. Union: This is a non-union represented position. 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 de