Aerospace & Defense H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Kansas
Kansas is a significant hub for aerospace and defense work, anchored by Wichita's deep concentration of aviation manufacturing and engineering firms including Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, and Bombardier. Companies across the state regularly sponsor H-1B visas for engineers, systems analysts, and technical specialists, making Kansas a viable destination for international aerospace professionals.
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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
Position Responsibilities:
- Creates measurement plans from engineering drawings that use photogrammetry, laser trackers, articulating arms, or other metrology 3-D instruments to measure assemblies and subassemblies
- Uses computer-aided designs (CAD) graphic user interface software for design
- Set up and operate 3-D metrology instruments to check overall and detailed alignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies
- Develop training for performing 3-D measurements
- Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products
- Performs statistical analysis to assess, characterize, control, and manage risks of product quality and associated use conditions and non-conformances
- Ensures that corrective measures and deviations meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements
- Perform root cause analysis of incidents requiring corrective action
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Able to follow complex instructions accurately.
- Able to properly use and care for precision measurement equipment.
- Able to approach an issue with a logical framework.
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- Flexible hours are required at times to support internal and external clients.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- STEM background is preferred.
- Associate’s Degree or higher in technical field is preferred.
- Experience with measurement specific software tools (Spatial Analyzer, PolyWorks, Verisurf, Metrolog).
- Hands-on measurement experience in a Lab and Production environment is a plus.
- Experience with photogrammetry, laser trackers, articulating arms, or other metrology 3-D measurement instruments.
- Experience with CATIA, Enovia, 3-D Experience and SAP.
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): $69,550 - $106,650
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.
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
Position Responsibilities:
- Creates measurement plans from engineering drawings that use photogrammetry, laser trackers, articulating arms, or other metrology 3-D instruments to measure assemblies and subassemblies
- Uses computer-aided designs (CAD) graphic user interface software for design
- Set up and operate 3-D metrology instruments to check overall and detailed alignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies
- Develop training for performing 3-D measurements
- Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products
- Performs statistical analysis to assess, characterize, control, and manage risks of product quality and associated use conditions and non-conformances
- Ensures that corrective measures and deviations meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements
- Perform root cause analysis of incidents requiring corrective action
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Able to follow complex instructions accurately.
- Able to properly use and care for precision measurement equipment.
- Able to approach an issue with a logical framework.
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- Flexible hours are required at times to support internal and external clients.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- STEM background is preferred.
- Associate’s Degree or higher in technical field is preferred.
- Experience with measurement specific software tools (Spatial Analyzer, PolyWorks, Verisurf, Metrolog).
- Hands-on measurement experience in a Lab and Production environment is a plus.
- Experience with photogrammetry, laser trackers, articulating arms, or other metrology 3-D measurement instruments.
- Experience with CATIA, Enovia, 3-D Experience and SAP.
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): $69,550 - $106,650
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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Which aerospace and defense companies sponsor H-1B visas in Kansas?
Wichita-based employers are the primary H-1B sponsors in Kansas aerospace and defense. Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, and Bombardier have established sponsorship track records for engineering and technical roles. Garmin, headquartered in Olathe, also sponsors H-1B workers in avionics and systems engineering. Defense contractors with Kansas operations, including L3Harris and Boeing, have also filed H-1B petitions for positions in the state.
Which cities in Kansas have the most aerospace and defense H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Wichita accounts for the large majority of aerospace and defense H-1B sponsorship activity in Kansas. Known historically as the Air Capital of the World, Wichita hosts the headquarters or major facilities of several major aviation manufacturers. Olathe, in the Kansas City metro area, is the secondary hub, driven largely by Garmin's avionics operations. Smaller volumes of defense-related roles appear near military installations such as Fort Leavenworth and McConnell Air Force Base.
What types of aerospace and defense roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Kansas?
Roles that qualify for H-1B sponsorship must meet the specialty occupation standard, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In Kansas aerospace and defense, this covers positions such as aerospace engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, avionics systems engineers, structural analysts, manufacturing engineers, and software developers working on flight systems or defense platforms. Quality assurance and systems integration roles with specific engineering degree requirements also frequently qualify.
How do I find aerospace and defense H-1B sponsorship jobs in Kansas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters aerospace and defense roles by visa sponsorship type, including H-1B, and by state. Searching Kansas on Migrate Mate surfaces positions from employers with active sponsorship history in the state. Because many Wichita-area manufacturers and Olathe-based avionics firms hire internationally, filtering for aerospace and defense in Kansas on Migrate Mate can surface relevant openings alongside verified sponsorship data.
Are there any state-specific or industry-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in Kansas aerospace and defense?
Kansas does not impose additional state-level requirements on H-1B employment beyond federal USCIS rules. However, aerospace and defense roles involving defense contracts or classified programs may require security clearances, which can complicate or delay sponsorship for foreign nationals who are not yet eligible for clearance. Employers working on export-controlled technologies are also subject to ITAR regulations, which can limit the roles available to H-1B holders depending on nationality and technology classification.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B aerospace & defense jobs in Kansas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.