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Space Missions Systems Communications Systems Chief Engineer
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
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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 roles3 certified filings for “Systems Engineer (Reliab, Maintain & Sys Health)” (Information Technology Project Managers) in CA: $145k–$145k, median $145k. 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
Space Missions Systems Communications Systems Chief Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems (SMS) Division, is seeking a Space Missions Systems Communications Systems Chief Engineer to join our team in El Segundo or Seal Beach, California Boeing Space Mission Systems (SMS) is the unmanned space group within Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems. SMS has a long history of developing and deploying communications systems for our government and commercial Customers. We are looking to hire a Communications Systems Chief Engineer responsible for technical oversight of this portfolio of programs. The Communications Systems Chief Engineer will work to shape end-to-end communications solutions including how the different systems integrate with each other. The Comm Systems CE will then with work the program design team to assure we are offering the optimal solutions across cost, technical, schedule and risk for our Customers. The Comm Systems CE will also work with programs to assure all technical aspects are executed properly including product definition, validation, software and systems engineering, design integration, test and evaluation, and certification for the Boeing team and all associated supplier work content. The Comm Systems Chief Engineer will also develop multi-disciplined skills, model-based tools, and standardized processes to deliver engineering for Space products through the lifecycle of the programs. The Comm Systems Chief Engineer will also be responsible for developing a strong team of Communication Systems engineers to assure we can meet all of our Customer’s needs. Position Responsibilities: • Responsible for technical leadership, problem resolution, and engineering processes associated with executing Communication Systems programs including comm systems level hardware design, subsystem production, factory assembly, integration, verification testing, on-orbit test, and sustainment • Responsible for understanding how the government and commercial communications systems requirements, how these systems operate and how these systems integrate together. • Partners closely with Site Leadership, Program Managers, Capability Directors, Business Chief Engineers and IPT leads to maintain consistent design and project direction, develop policies, procedures, and guidelines related to Communication Systems. • Assures the programs are properly executing Technical Readiness Reviews (TRR) and Failure Review Boards (FRB) to drive rapid design and issue closure for Communication Systems. • Develops and executes the Communication Systems Engineering long term strategy to drive engineering discriminators on these key programs while demonstrating long term affordability • Supports new business activities and leads engineering review assessments (ERAs) for proposals. • Influence program strategy, technology roadmaps, and proposal success to keep Boeing SMS at the forefront of space communications. • Derives Communication Systems product and technology insertion roadmaps from Strategic Plan (LRBP) across the programs in support of affordability and competitiveness • Leads and mentors a high-performing engineering team delivering mission-critical space communication capabilities to government customers. • Partners closely with Program Managers and capability leads to enhance critical Communication Systems engineering skills and manage key personnel resources • Implements and enforces engineering functional excellence in people, processes, tools, and practices • Drives successful integration of advanced technologies into a complex communication system with First Time Quality (FTQ) • Implements Technical Independent Reviews (TIRs) and Non-Advocate Reviews (N