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Quality Assurance Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before sponsoring your H-1B, certifying the role meets prevailing wage requirements for your work location.
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INTRODUCTION
This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Develops processes, systems, and equipment to uphold quality, reliability, and system safety standards for company or procured products and services
- Provides review and analysis of quality system design to ensure the integrity of decisions impacting products and services
- Analyzes contractual, product definition, and specification requirements to develop or modify methods, procedures, and metrics for achieving quality standards
- Evaluates and provides dispositions for nonconforming materials, parts, and equipment
- Conducts scientific evaluations, audits, and analyses
- Tests and approves products, processes, equipment, and measurement systems
- Ensures processes incorporate configuration management and participates in design and product reviews to meet quality, reliability, safety, and business objectives
- Conducts research, benchmarking, and analysis to improve process capability and product quality
- Performs root cause analyses and supports corrective action implementation to address nonconformance issues
- Interfaces with employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with requirements
- Utilizes statistical methodologies to maintain or enhance safety, reliability, and process capability levels
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited Engineering program
- 6+ years of experience in aerospace, quality, engineering or related role
- Proficiency in technical writing
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience in strategic planning and operations
- Competence in conducting quality audits, including process and product auditing
UNION:
This is a union-represented position.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
We are 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.
PAY & BENEFITS:
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 compensation opportunities.
We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
SUMMARY PAY RANGE:
Mid-Level (Level 3): $85,850 - $131,600
KANSAS TAX CREDIT:
Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Engineer
Align your degree to the QA role
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the QA Engineer position. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems strengthens your specialty occupation case more than a general business or unrelated technical degree.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
QA Engineers typically file under SOC code 15-1253. Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull certified LCA records for that code by employer and location, identifying which companies have an active pattern of sponsoring this specific role.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, so filtering for enrolled employers before your H-1B cap gap closes removes a critical compliance risk. Migrate Mate surfaces employer E-Verify status and LCA filing history so you can qualify candidates before applying.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
DOL assigns your prevailing wage at Level I through IV based on experience and job duties. Your offer must meet the certified LCA wage, so check the OFLC Wage Search for the QA Engineer wage at your employer's worksite ZIP code before accepting any offer.
Ask about worksite location in the LCA
If your QA role involves client sites or remote work in a different metro area than your employer's office, the employer must file an amended LCA covering each worksite. Confirm this before your petition is filed to avoid an RFE on worksite documentation.
Document your QA methodology credentials
USCIS scrutinizes whether QA roles truly require a specialty degree. Certifications like ISTQB, CSTE, or formal test automation training paired with your degree transcript help establish that the position demands theoretical and practical knowledge beyond general IT skills.
H-1B Visa Quality Assurance Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Generic QA roles that accept any degree or substitute experience freely are more likely to receive an RFE from USCIS challenging the specialty occupation designation. The job description should specify the degree requirement explicitly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Assurance Engineers?
Software companies, financial services firms, healthcare technology providers, and defense contractors are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for QA Engineers. You can review certified LCA records by SOC code on the OFLC Wage Search to identify which employers have filed for this role. Migrate Mate also filters active job listings by employers with documented H-1B filing history for QA positions.
What happens to my H-1B status if my QA role shifts to fully remote?
Remote work changes require your employer to file an amended LCA covering each location where you'll work, with a posted notice at each worksite. If you move to a new metropolitan statistical area, the prevailing wage level may also change. USCIS expects the LCA to reflect your actual worksite, so notify your employer's immigration team before any permanent worksite change takes effect.
Can my employer transfer me between QA projects without filing an amended H-1B petition?
Project transfers within the same worksite location and at the same wage level generally don't require an amended petition, as long as the core duties remain substantially the same. A shift from manual testing to a lead automation engineering role with significantly different duties and a new title may constitute a material change requiring an amendment filed with USCIS before the new assignment starts.
How do I verify that a QA Engineer job posting is genuinely open to H-1B sponsorship?
Check whether the employer has a certified LCA on file for that role using the OFLC Wage Search, which shows recent DOL filings by employer name and job title. Postings that say 'sponsorship available' without any LCA history may reflect aspirational language rather than an established process. Targeting employers with a documented history of sponsoring QA Engineers reduces the risk of an offer that stalls at the petition stage.