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Systems Engineering Manager
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Herndon, VA
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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 roles2 certified filings for “Electrical And Electronic Engineering Manager” (Architectural and Engineering Managers) in WA: $221k–$221k, median $221k. 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).
- Citizenship requirement statedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- 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).
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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
Systems Engineering Manager Company: The Boeing Company The Intelligence Systems (IS) program within Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) / Space, Intelligence, and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to join our growing team in Herndon, VA. IS delivers complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. This role offers the opportunity to lead Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) efforts across diverse, mission-critical programs. Role Overview: As a Systems Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 15 Systems Engineers at various career stages, including senior Subject Matter Experts. You will provide technical leadership while supporting engineering execution across multiple disciplines, driving innovative, agile teams through the full product lifecycle. This role combines people management with hands-on technical oversight and collaboration with program managers and stakeholders. Position Responsibilities: • Lead develop and motivate a SEIT team to meet program and business objectives • Collaborate with capability leads and program managers to address staffing and skill needs • Support recruiting talent development and retention efforts • Provide technical oversight for system architecture design artifacts and engineering deliverables • Maintain strong relationships with customers stakeholders partners and internal teams • Contribute to proposal development and business growth initiatives • Participate in skills management and ensure continuous workforce development • Support the identification and implementation of best practices and process improvements 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 • This position requires an Active Top Secret / SCI Clearance with an active Full Scope Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship Required) (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated skills in performing and/or leading Systems Engineering teams • Ability to collaborate across multiple programs to support program needs • Knowledge of systems engineering products and life cycle/process tools • Proven track record in developing employees and working cross functionally to meet staffing challenges • Demonstrated experience executing on multiple concurrent programs/projects or product lines with customers that span the Intelligence Community and DoD, both inside and outside closed areas Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Demonstrated skills and experience using modern task tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, VersionOne, etc) • Experience working with requirements management systems such as DOORS • Experience working with customer technicians and activity planners • Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools • Demonstrated experience supporting program milestone events as well as CDRL generation and maintenance to include test plans and report writing • Experience with the use of the System Engineering Best Practices (SEBP) and how they apply to successful program execution • Demonstrated experience with Root Cause Corrective Analysis (RCCA) processes and practices • Familiarity with Cost Account Management using Boeing processes and procedures, including Earned Value Management (EVM) 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