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Experienced Structural Analysis Engineer
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Mesa, AZ
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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 roles10 certified filings for “Structural Analysis Engineer (Structural Analysis)” (Aerospace Engineers) in WA: $147k–$175k, median $161k. 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.
- Last confirmed live 1 day 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
Experienced Structural Analysis Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team in Mesa, AZ. As a Structural Analysis Engineer, you will perform strength, fatigue, and damage-tolerance analyses of metallic and composite structural components, support nonconformance dispositions, and document analysis results. The successful candidate will be proficient in classical and finite element analysis methodologies and will work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT). You must be able to communicate effectively and operate under general supervision from senior lead engineers and management. Our engineers collaborate closely across multiple technical disciplines and organizations to develop integrated solutions for complex engineering challenges. If you seek a dynamic, innovative environment where advanced technology is brought to market and the future is defined, this opportunity is for you! Position Responsibilities: • Develop, integrate and document structural requirements to establish the system design • Coordinate with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment • Guide product design and verifies structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance • Develop test plans and configuration, support test execution and analyze/report test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications • Define and document certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied • Support in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements • Work under general direction Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences). • 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience • Experience performing stress analysis on composite structures, laminates, bonded assemblies or related structures. • 3+ years' experience with finite element modeling structural analysis methods and tools (Hypermesh, MSC Nastran/PATRAN, ABAQUS, Stress Check, etc.). • Prior experience with manufacturing/production systems. • 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. • This position requires the ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • 8+ years’ work experience with composites design and analysis methodologies. • Experience in military aircraft sustainment, repairs, and modification programs. • Experience in a role that required strong technical, analytical, and writing skills. • Experience with various software applications for performing Boeing stress analysis (e.g. IAS, CSW, etc.). 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. 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 c