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Chief Engineer - Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Huntsville, AL
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 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).
- 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
Chief Engineer - Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is searching for an inspiring and visionary Chief Engineer to lead groundbreaking engineering transformation for the PAC-3 Acceleration Efforts in Huntsville, AL . This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of accelerating production rates by driving innovative design for manufacturability and testability, optimizing production systems, and pioneering advanced engineering solutions that empower high-rate manufacturing success. As production demands soar, you will be the catalyst transforming engineering processes and production capabilities—ensuring we not only meet ambitious acceleration targets but also uphold Boeing’s renowned standards of quality and technical excellence. The Chief Engineer will serve as a strategic technical leader, spearheading engineering changes essential to unlocking higher production rates. You will collaborate seamlessly with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and production teams to enhance product designs and processes geared toward efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement. Position Responsibilities: • Lead and champion engineering transformation initiatives to significantly accelerate PAC-3 production rates • Drive and embed design for manufacturability (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and design for assembly (DFA) practices that enable smooth, high-rate production • Partner closely with manufacturing and production teams to innovate and implement enhancements in production systems, tooling, and processes that unlock greater throughput • Develop and implement cutting-edge technical strategies that optimize product designs and streamline production workflows—maximizing scalability and operational efficiency • Proactively identify and mitigate engineering risks associated with production rate acceleration • Collaborate with suppliers and supply chain teams to boost responsiveness and ensure timely delivery of critical materials and components for production ramp-up • Lead cross-functional teams driving engineering change initiatives—ensuring all work complies with rigorous quality and safety standards • Provide technical guidance, leadership, and mentorship to engineering teams focused on transformation efforts • Support proposal development and participate in technical reviews related to production acceleration efforts • Monitor, analyze, and report key metrics on technical performance and production rate improvements This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent • Minimum 10 years of engineering experience supporting production or manufacturing environments • Minimum 10 years leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • 20+ years combined education and experience, including advanced degrees, certifications, or technical training • Master’s or Doctorate degree in Engineering or related discipline • Proven track record driving design for manufacturability, testability, and assembly initiatives in high-rate production environments • Strong expertise leading engineering transformation and process optimization efforts • Deep knowledge of production systems engineering, tooling, and manufacturing process improvements • Demonstrated success managing large engineering projec