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Lead Engineer - Payloads Design Engineering (Payload Systems Design) - Experienced or Senior
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - North Charleston, SC
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
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 “Structure and Payload Design Engineer” (Aerospace Engineers) in SC: $111k–$151k, median $151k. Most were filed at wage level IV (67%) — 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.
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
Lead Engineer - Payloads Design Engineering (Payload Systems Design) - Experienced or Senior Company: The Boeing Company The Payloads organization within Boeing Commercial Aircraft 787 Program is seeking Experience or Senior Lead Design Engineers in North Charleston, South Carolina . The Payloads organization is responsible for everything you see when you fly; and a lot that you don’t: The passenger interior of the airplane, along with the flight and attendant crew rests, cargo compartments, exterior markings/livery, associated systems, and cabin safety are all covered by Payloads. We enable our airline customers to fulfill their mission and represent their brand. The Payloads organization is a fast paced, dynamic environment, which pulls from many engineering backgrounds. This role is for a Lead Design Engineer who will drive technical strategy, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure delivery of safe, certifiable and manufacturable interiors products. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the future of engineering growth in Boeing South Carolina! Be part of the team that connects rigorous technical design to the future of air travel. Lead Engineer positions are available for the following teams: • Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) Monuments • Emergency Equipment • Exterior Markings/Livery • Galleys • Integration • Lavatories • Lighting Position Responsibilities: • Lead engineering direction and technical strategy for assigned Payloads team across requirements, development, certification, production, and post-production phases. • Provide technical leadership and be the primary technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. • Manages engineering work statement and execution, demonstrating technical excellence and first pass quality. • Ensure design compliance with applicable regulations (FAA/EASA), Boeing and customer requirements • Drive technical design reviews and lead configuration management activities, change control, and release processes in coordination with product and program teams. • Foster culture of continuous improvement, lessons-learned capture, and team capability development. • Coordinates with internal and external multi-disciplinary functions to support new design development, meet customer needs, and validate requirements. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, with demonstrated experience in design, integration, and certification in aerospace or closely related industries. • Demonstrated experience working effectively with customers and suppliers • Experience presenting to technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Level 4: 9+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience. • Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and driving technical programs to delivery • Deep working knowledge of FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent. • Prior experience in commercial aircraft interiors, cargo systems, or avionics/lighting integration. • Experience in program or project management: schedule development/execution, resource planning, cost estimation, and risk management. • Experience with design for manufacturability/assembly and production readiness activities. • Track record of mentoring engineers and developing technical teams. • Familiarity with configuration management tools/processes, CAD tools, and systems engineering practices. • Experience in customer-focused teams; str