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Electrical Technician roles in power systems, industrial automation, and building services qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a relevant engineering or electrical degree. Australian professionals can pursue E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in a lottery, with two-year renewals available as long as you hold a qualifying offer.
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Get Access To All JobsHeadquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
About the Role:
Are you an experienced Avionics or Aerospace Electrical Technician who thrives on hands-on prototyping and building critical systems from the ground up?
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Technician to join our team in Archer's Integrated Test Labs. In this role, you will work an early day shift schedule with regular opportunities for overtime. You'll focus on building, wiring, and validating advanced subsystem integration test labs rather than traditional flight-line aircraft maintenance. Working closely with test and software engineers, you will execute complex wire harness fabrication, perform detailed lab modifications, inspect peer work, and mentor junior technicians in a fast-paced R&D environment.
What You'll Do:
- Build & Integrate: Construct and modify state-of-the-art aircraft subsystem test labs and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test benches.
- Harness Fabrication: Read complex schematics and wiring diagrams to build, route, terminate, and ring-out custom aerospace-grade wiring harnesses from raw materials using precision hand tools, crimpers, and pin extractors.
- Troubleshoot & Repair: Rapidly diagnose and resolve electrical integration issues across complex subsystem components in a controlled lab setting.
- Quality Assurance & Leadership: Perform meticulous peer inspections on technician modifications to ensure strict adherence to design specifications and aerospace standards.
- Technical Guidance: Provide hands-on guidance and technical leadership to junior technicians.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate lab modification logs, wiring updates, and maintenance records.
What You Need:
- 5+ Years Experience: Proven track record as an Electrical/Avionics Technician in aviation, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
- Schematic Mastery: Demonstrated ability to interpret complex electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and standard electrical symbols.
- Precision Harness Fabrication: Deep hands-on experience cutting, splicing, pinning, crimping, and testing custom wiring harnesses to aerospace standards.
- Diagnostic Expertise: Solid background in troubleshooting aircraft/prototype subsystem operations, electrical interfaces, and telemetry/sensor lines.
- High Standards & Quality Focus: Exceptional attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and pride in clean, reliable technical execution.
- Shift Alignment: Ability to work an early day shift and overtime as required.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Active A&P License or Inspection Authorization (IA).
- Experience maintaining, modifying, or retrofitting certified aircraft (FAA Part 145 repair station or OEM environment).
- Familiarity with High-Voltage (HV) electrical systems, power distribution, or electric propulsion testing.
- Background supporting FAA Type Certification or conformal test setups.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base hourly pay between $27.00 - $45.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
About the Role:
Are you an experienced Avionics or Aerospace Electrical Technician who thrives on hands-on prototyping and building critical systems from the ground up?
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Technician to join our team in Archer's Integrated Test Labs. In this role, you will work an early day shift schedule with regular opportunities for overtime. You'll focus on building, wiring, and validating advanced subsystem integration test labs rather than traditional flight-line aircraft maintenance. Working closely with test and software engineers, you will execute complex wire harness fabrication, perform detailed lab modifications, inspect peer work, and mentor junior technicians in a fast-paced R&D environment.
What You'll Do:
- Build & Integrate: Construct and modify state-of-the-art aircraft subsystem test labs and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test benches.
- Harness Fabrication: Read complex schematics and wiring diagrams to build, route, terminate, and ring-out custom aerospace-grade wiring harnesses from raw materials using precision hand tools, crimpers, and pin extractors.
- Troubleshoot & Repair: Rapidly diagnose and resolve electrical integration issues across complex subsystem components in a controlled lab setting.
- Quality Assurance & Leadership: Perform meticulous peer inspections on technician modifications to ensure strict adherence to design specifications and aerospace standards.
- Technical Guidance: Provide hands-on guidance and technical leadership to junior technicians.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate lab modification logs, wiring updates, and maintenance records.
What You Need:
- 5+ Years Experience: Proven track record as an Electrical/Avionics Technician in aviation, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
- Schematic Mastery: Demonstrated ability to interpret complex electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and standard electrical symbols.
- Precision Harness Fabrication: Deep hands-on experience cutting, splicing, pinning, crimping, and testing custom wiring harnesses to aerospace standards.
- Diagnostic Expertise: Solid background in troubleshooting aircraft/prototype subsystem operations, electrical interfaces, and telemetry/sensor lines.
- High Standards & Quality Focus: Exceptional attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and pride in clean, reliable technical execution.
- Shift Alignment: Ability to work an early day shift and overtime as required.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Active A&P License or Inspection Authorization (IA).
- Experience maintaining, modifying, or retrofitting certified aircraft (FAA Part 145 repair station or OEM environment).
- Familiarity with High-Voltage (HV) electrical systems, power distribution, or electric propulsion testing.
- Background supporting FAA Type Certification or conformal test setups.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base hourly pay between $27.00 - $45.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Technician
Get your credentials assessed before applying
Australian three-year electrical engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year bachelor's degrees, but get a formal credentials evaluation from a NACES-approved body before you apply. Some employers require it before initiating LCA paperwork.
Target employers with industrial or infrastructure projects
Utilities, defense contractors, and large-scale construction firms regularly hire Electrical Technicians and have in-house HR teams familiar with work visa processes. Search DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for LCA filings by job title to find employers who have sponsored similar roles before.
Clarify the specialty occupation requirement upfront
Your offer letter must tie the role to a specific technical degree field. Roles listed as requiring 'any bachelor's degree' may not satisfy the E-3 visa specialty occupation standard, so confirm the job description specifies electrical engineering or a closely related discipline before accepting.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have an offer, the LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from LCA submission through consulate preparation, so you're not coordinating paperwork between your employer and a government portal under time pressure.
Address state electrical licensing in your application
Many U.S. states require a licensed electrician or journeyman credential for certain Electrical Technician roles. If the position requires state licensure, clarify how your Australian license will be recognized or what exam pathway applies before your start date, as this affects your job offer terms.
Negotiate who handles government filing fees
E-3 visa costs include a DOL LCA fee and the State Department MRV application fee. Unlike H-1B visa, there's no legal bar preventing employers from passing some fees to you, so negotiate which fees the employer covers when reviewing your offer, before countersigning.
E-3 Visa Electrical Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Electrical Technician jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and see roles from employers with a demonstrated history of E-3 or H-1B filings, which signals genuine sponsorship capacity. Generic job boards surface postings without any verification of whether the employer will support an E-3 application.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Electrical Technician role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
It depends on how the role is written. E-3 specialty occupation requires the position to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Electrical Technician roles tied to power systems engineering, industrial controls, or building services automation typically qualify. Roles framed as trade or apprenticeship-level work, where no degree is genuinely required, are more likely to be challenged. The job description language matters as much as the actual duties.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Electrical Technicians?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there's no lottery and no wait for a cap slot. H-1B applications are entered into a random lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate at current registration volumes. For Australian Electrical Technicians, the E-3 means you can start the process as soon as you have an offer, without risking rejection in a lottery you have no control over.
Can I switch Electrical Technician employers on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a new E-3 visa application tied to the new employer before you start working there. The E-3 is employer-specific, so your current visa doesn't transfer. If you're changing jobs while already in the U.S., coordinate the timing carefully. There's no formal grace period built into the E-3 for job changes the way some other visa categories handle it.