CPT Embedded Systems Engineer Jobs

Embedded Systems Engineer CPT roles let F-1 students apply real-time operating systems, firmware development, and hardware-software integration directly within their degree program. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start, and the work must tie to a specific course or academic requirement in your curriculum.

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Overview

Open Jobs15+
Work Type80% On-site
Top LocationFramingham, MA
Most JobsCNH Industrial

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Embedded Software Co-Op
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Embedded Software Co-Op
Fresenius Medical Care
Lawrence, Massachusetts
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Operating Systems and Embedded Software Development Co-Op
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Operating Systems and Embedded Software Development Co-Op
Draper
Lowell, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
$20 - $45/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Embedded Audio ML Engineer Co-op
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Embedded Audio ML Engineer Co-op
Bose
Framingham, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$40 - $51/hr
Hybrid
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Embedded Firmware Co-op
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Embedded Firmware Co-op
Amazon.com
Reading, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Firmware Engineering
$109k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Embedded Firmware Co-op
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Embedded Firmware Co-op
Alliance Laundry
Ripon, Wisconsin
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Firmware Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Embedded Systems Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an embedded systems internship qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if the internship duties directly relate to a course or academic requirement listed on your I-20 and your DSO approves it before you start. Roles involving firmware development, PCB bring-up, RTOS integration, or hardware-software co-design typically satisfy the curriculum nexus requirement. Your school sets the specific documentation standard, so confirm with your DSO what evidence they need from the employer.

Can I do full-time CPT as an embedded systems engineering student without affecting OPT?

Full-time CPT of 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM extension. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, accumulates without affecting OPT regardless of duration. Most F-1 students in engineering programs structure embedded systems CPT as part-time during the semester to preserve their 12 months of post-graduation OPT.

How do I find embedded systems employers who consistently hire CPT students?

Migrate Mate lets you search by occupation and filter for employers with verified engineering work-authorization filing history. This helps you identify companies that already understand the CPT and future H-1B visa process rather than employers encountering international student hiring for the first time. Confirm CPT eligibility with each employer before your DSO submits the authorization.

Do ITAR restrictions prevent F-1 students from working in embedded systems roles on CPT?

ITAR restrictions apply to specific technologies, not all embedded systems work. Roles involving defense systems, military hardware, or export-controlled components may require you to be a U.S. person by law, which excludes F-1 visa holders. Commercial sectors like automotive, consumer electronics, industrial automation, and medical devices generally don't carry these restrictions. Review each job description for export-control language before applying.

What happens to my CPT authorization if my employer changes my job duties mid-internship?

If your role shifts to duties that no longer align with the curriculum requirement on your I-20, your existing CPT authorization may not cover the new work. You'd need to return to your DSO, document the revised job duties, and obtain a new or amended CPT authorization before continuing. Notify your DSO promptly rather than waiting until your authorization period ends.