Top 10 Companies Hiring Design Engineers on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring Design Engineers on OPT include Amazon.com, Micron Technology, and WSP, spanning electronics and hardware, energy, technology and software, and consulting and professional services. Migrate Mate is tracking 289 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. At each of these companies, OPT-authorized Design Engineers work in roles directly tied to their field of study, which is required for F-1 OPT work authorization to remain valid.
Which companies hire the most Design Engineers on OPT?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Amazon.com
TechnologyCloudEngineeringAmazon.com has 70 live OPT openings for design engineers, the most of any company on this list. Amazon operates e-commerce, cloud computing, and consumer device businesses worldwide.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)128
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering61
- Project & Program Management44
- Mechanical Engineering41
- Electrical Engineering25
+21 roles across other teams
Open roles at Amazon.com70 openSee all 70+ Amazon.com OPT jobsApplyDC Design ManagerHerndon, Virginia · On-siteApplyProduct Design Electrical EngineerColumbus, Ohio · On-siteApplyMLA Design Verification Engineer ICupertino, California · On-siteApplySolutions Design EngineerNorth Reading, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyInnovation Design EngineerBellevue, Washington · On-site - 02
Micron Technology
SemiconductorsHardwareMemoryMicron Technology has 45 live OPT openings for design engineers. Micron Technology manufactures memory and storage semiconductors for computing and data applications.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)88
- Electrical Engineering43
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering34
- Mechanical Engineering7
- Data Science & Analytics6
+10 roles across other teams
Open roles at Micron Technology45 openSee all 45+ Micron Technology OPT jobsApplyStaff Design Reliability Verification EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplySemiconductor Design EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplySenior Design EngineerSan Jose, California · On-siteApplySr Design Enablement, CADRichardson, Texas · On-siteApplyDesign Validation Product EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-site - 03
WSP
ConsultingInfrastructureEngineeringWSP has 41 live OPT openings for design engineers. WSP provides engineering and advisory services across transportation, environment, and infrastructure sectors.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)74
- Mechanical Engineering32
- Civil & Structural Engineering8
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering8
- Electrical Engineering5
+8 roles across other teams
Open roles at WSP41 openSee all 41+ WSP OPT jobsApplyDesign Visualization SpecialistDenver, Colorado · On-siteApplyGraphic Design SpecialistMeridian, Idaho · On-siteApplyExperienced Substation Design EngineerSt. Louis, Missouri · HybridApplyIntermediate Transmission Line Design EngineerRochester, New York · On-siteApplyTraffic Design EngineerCharlotte, North Carolina · Hybrid Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
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HDR
ConsultingInfrastructureEnergyHDR has 43 live OPT openings for design engineers. HDR provides architecture, engineering, and consulting services for infrastructure and energy projects.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)49
- Mechanical Engineering22
- Civil & Structural Engineering15
- Project & Program Management6
- Design (UX & Creative)5
+5 roles across other teams
Open roles at HDR43 openSee all 43+ HDR OPT jobsApplyTransportation Architectural Design CoordinatorWest Palm Beach, Florida · On-siteApplySubstation Senior Design TechnicianBillings, Montana · On-siteApplySubstation Physical Design EIT/DesignerBillings, Montana · On-siteApplyDesign Coordinator, InteriorsLos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyICT/Security Digital Design SpecialistOmaha, Nebraska · On-site - 05
Burns & McDonnell
ConsultingEngineeringEnergyBurns & McDonnell has 3 live OPT openings for design engineers. Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, and construction firm.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)50
- Mechanical Engineering27
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering4
- Project & Program Management2
- Manufacturing Operations1
Open roles at Burns & McDonnell3 openSee all Burns & McDonnell OPT jobsApplyMechanical EngineerPalmdale, California · On-siteApplyStaff Mechanical EngineerMelbourne, Florida · On-siteApplySenior Mechanical EngineerOrlando, Florida · On-site - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
- 06
Salas O'Brien
ConsultingFacilitiesEnergySalas O'Brien has 22 live OPT openings for design engineers. Salas O'Brien provides engineering and technical consulting services across facilities and energy sectors.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)32
- Mechanical Engineering22
- Project & Program Management4
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering2
- Construction1
+3 roles across other teams
Open roles at Salas O'Brien22 openSee all Salas O'Brien OPT jobsApplyMechanical Design EngineerRochester, New York · On-siteApplyDesign EngineerBuffalo, New York · On-siteApplyMid-Level Mechanical EngineerOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplyEntry-level Mechanical EngineerLakewood, Colorado · On-siteApplyMechanical EngineerNew York, New York · On-site - 07
NVIDIA
SemiconductorsAI HardwareTechnologyNVIDIA has 12 live OPT openings for design engineers. NVIDIA designs graphics processing units, AI computing hardware, and data center platforms.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)24
- Electrical Engineering11
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering6
- Software Engineering3
- Mechanical Engineering2
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at NVIDIA12 openSee all NVIDIA OPT jobsApplySenior Circuit Design EngineerSanta Clara, California · HybridApplyASIC Design Verification EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplySenior Mixed Signal Design EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior Systems Design EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySRAM Design EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Jobot
ConsultingStaffingEngineeringJobot has 24 live OPT openings for design engineers. Jobot is a technology-driven staffing and recruiting firm placing professionals in engineering and technical roles.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)46
- Mechanical Engineering18
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering16
- Project & Program Management9
- Civil & Structural Engineering8
+7 roles across other teams
Open roles at Jobot24 openSee all Jobot OPT jobsApplyDesign EngineerCamarillo, California · On-siteApplyBridge Design EngineerOklahoma City, Oklahoma · HybridApplyStructural Design EngineerOrlando, Florida · HybridApplySenior Design AssociateAventura, Florida · On-siteApplyMechanical Design EngineerAllentown, Pennsylvania · Hybrid - 09
PAE Consulting Engineers Inc.
ConsultingSustainable DesignEngineeringPAE Consulting Engineers Inc. has 19 live OPT openings for design engineers. PAE Consulting Engineers provides sustainable mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)36
- Mechanical Engineering19
- Skilled Trades5
- Construction5
- Project & Program Management4
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at PAE Consulting Engineers Inc.19 openSee all PAE Consulting Engineers Inc. OPT jobsApplyTechnology Design Engineer IIPortland, Oregon · HybridApplyEntry Level Plumbing Design EngineerSeattle, Washington · HybridApplyLead Plumbing Design EngineerPortland, Oregon · HybridApplyEntry-Level Mechanical EngineerManhattan, New York · HybridApplyLead Mechanical EngineerSan Francisco, California · Hybrid - 10
Rivian
ElectronicsHardwareElectric VehiclesRivian has 10 live OPT openings for design engineers. Rivian designs and manufactures electric adventure vehicles and commercial delivery vans.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)20
- Mechanical Engineering7
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering6
- Electrical Engineering4
Open roles at Rivian10 openSee all Rivian OPT jobsApplySr. Electromagnetic Design EngineerCarson, California · On-siteApplySr. Electronic Design EngineerTorrance, California · On-siteApplyRTL Design EngineerPalo Alto, California · On-siteApplyMechanical Design EngineerIrvine, California · On-siteApplyStaff Mechanical Design EngineerTustin, California · On-site
How OPT works
OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Find 1,500+ OPT jobs for design engineersOPT Employers for Design Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor the most OPT visas for Design Engineers?
Amazon.com has the most, with 70 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Micron Technology (45) and WSP (41). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 289 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one full academic year are eligible to apply for OPT. The authorized work must be directly related to the student's field of study. Students apply through their Designated School Official and submit Form I-765 to USCIS for an Employment Authorization Document. Standard OPT provides 12 months of work authorization, and STEM graduates may qualify for a 24-month extension.
Do design engineers qualify for F-1 OPT as a specialty occupation?
Yes. Design engineers typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard F-1 OPT is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
OPT authorization runs through the student, not the employer. You work with your Designated School Official to get a new Form I-20 recommending OPT, then file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Once your EAD arrives and your authorized start date begins, you can start work. The employer does not file anything, they simply confirm the role relates to your field of study and hire you once your EAD is in hand.