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Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Experienced or Senior)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Berkeley, MO
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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.
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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
Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Experienced or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineer (Experienced or Senior) , with experience in Test Control Methods and Data Acquisition Systems preferred, to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Berkeley, Missouri . The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS), and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by developing and operating instrumentation, test control and data acquisition hardware and software setups and electro/mechanical design solutions of varying complexity. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs, such as T-7A and MQ-25A, Phantom Works, and support our legacy programs like F-15 and F-18 into the future. The St. Louis STR team supports tests ranging from material testing to airframe component testing to full-scale static and fatigue testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all-around communication skills, leadership, interpersonal, organizational skills, and be very detail oriented. There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for data acquisition and instrumentation systems to solve challenging engineering problems. This position is for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends, alternate shifts and occasional overtime may be required to support program objectives. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Structures Test & Evaluation Instrumentation Engineers. Position Responsibilities: • Operates test control and data acquisition systems during structural and mechanical test operations • Designs test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements • Identifies required products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes / technologies • Architects, Designs, Develops, and Documents instrumentation and test control systems under the general direction of senior engineers. • Generates electrical schematics using Microsoft Visio and other common design software • Coordinates control system design, fabrication, integration, modification, setup, checkout and teardown • Develops derived test requirements and determines test and measurement design approach. • Integrates test hardware, software and systems to fulfill all test requirements • Troubleshoots and resolves instrumentation system, transducer, and test-related problems • Analyzes, reviews and validates test data to ensure test instrumentation hardware and software readiness • Conducts research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability • Interfaces with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement test engineering solutions • Performs functions as required to ensure instrumentation system readiness and data validity • Assists in design of instrumentation placement and cable routing • Self-starter that works under minimal supervision • Mentor to less experienced team members 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