E-3 Visa QA Engineer Jobs
QA Engineer roles in software, hardware, and regulated industries qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree. Australian citizens can secure E-3 sponsorship without entering a lottery, and your employer files the Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth.
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We are hiring Mechatronics QA Engineers at Levels I through III to join our Quality Assurance Team. These roles focus on ensuring the quality of ASI's autonomous mechatronic systems through extensive testing, debugging, and analysis. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to validate integrated system performance, identify defects, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute manual test cases on mechatronic systems in lab and field environments.
- Support basic troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and software components.
- Maintain documentation and assist with test protocols.
- Report bugs and defects using test case management tools.
- Participate in scrum meetings and support test setup and teardown.
- Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures for integrated systems.
- Conduct root cause analysis of system-level defects.
- Support user-acceptance testing and performance validation.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Mentor junior testers and contribute to QA process development.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in QA/testing mechatronic systems.
- Proficiency with test design, bug tracking, and component integration validation.
- Experience across mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems testing.
- Exposure to scripting tools (e.g., Python, Bash) and data analysis techniques.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Up to 20% travel for field test leadership, customer interaction, and validation initiatives.
COMPENSATION:
- The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.98/hour - $57.79/hour.
Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
LOCATION:
Dallas, TX, United States (On-site)
JOB TYPE:
Contract (1 year 3 days)
INTRODUCTION
We are hiring Mechatronics QA Engineers at Levels I through III to join our Quality Assurance Team. These roles focus on ensuring the quality of ASI's autonomous mechatronic systems through extensive testing, debugging, and analysis. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to validate integrated system performance, identify defects, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute manual test cases on mechatronic systems in lab and field environments.
- Support basic troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and software components.
- Maintain documentation and assist with test protocols.
- Report bugs and defects using test case management tools.
- Participate in scrum meetings and support test setup and teardown.
- Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures for integrated systems.
- Conduct root cause analysis of system-level defects.
- Support user-acceptance testing and performance validation.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Mentor junior testers and contribute to QA process development.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in QA/testing mechatronic systems.
- Proficiency with test design, bug tracking, and component integration validation.
- Experience across mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems testing.
- Exposure to scripting tools (e.g., Python, Bash) and data analysis techniques.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Up to 20% travel for field test leadership, customer interaction, and validation initiatives.
COMPENSATION:
- The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.98/hour - $57.79/hour.
Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
LOCATION:
Dallas, TX, United States (On-site)
JOB TYPE:
Contract (1 year 3 days)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a QA Engineer
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field satisfies the E-3 degree requirement. Attach your official academic transcript to every application so hiring managers can confirm degree equivalency without guessing.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to find employers who have previously filed LCAs for QA Engineer roles. Past filings signal that the hiring team already understands the E-3 process and won't abandon your offer over paperwork uncertainty.
Search Migrate Mate for E-3 sponsorship roles
Use Migrate Mate to find QA Engineer positions where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Filtering by visa type saves you from applying to roles where the hiring team has never considered sponsoring an Australian candidate.
Clarify the LCA requirement before your offer deadline
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from the DOL before you can attend your consulate appointment. Raise this timeline early in negotiations so HR doesn't treat the LCA as a post-offer surprise that delays your start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation from offer acceptance through your appointment in Australia. This removes the coordination burden from your employer and reduces the risk of filing errors that cause delays.
Address specialty occupation upfront for hybrid QA roles
QA Engineer positions that blend manual testing with general coordination can draw scrutiny over whether they meet the specialty occupation standard. Before your interview, confirm with your employer that the job description explicitly requires a degree in a specific technical field.
E-3 Visa QA Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find QA Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for QA Engineer roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. General job boards don't filter by visa type, so you often can't tell whether a company will support the process until late in the interview cycle. Searching specifically for E-3 sponsorship from the start saves time and avoids late-stage rejections.
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 a QA Engineer role qualify as an E-3 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 electrical engineering. Roles that accept any degree or treat the degree as a preference rather than a requirement are harder to support. A well-written job description that specifies degree requirements in a technical discipline strengthens the application significantly.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for QA Engineers?
The E-3 visa has no annual cap and no lottery, so your employer can file at any point during the year and expect a result without waiting for a random selection. The H-1B visa is capped at 85,000 petitions annually and requires surviving a lottery before filing. For Australian QA Engineers, the E-3 is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment in most cases.
Can I change employers while working in the U.S. on an E-3?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if yours expires or if you travel internationally. Unlike the H-1B, there's no portability provision that lets you start work immediately on a pending petition. Plan for a processing gap and discuss timing with your new employer before giving notice.