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Research and Development Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it far more predictable than H-1B for Australian engineers moving into U.S. R&D positions.
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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us.
JOB SUMMARY
Fault tolerant Quantum Computing is a transformative technology, central to which is the development of single-photon and photon-number resolving detectors. We are seeking individuals with deep expertise in understanding, characterizing and designing superconducting thin films. The applicant will use their expertise of superconducting thin films to perform analysis, plan experiments, and collaborate between fabrication, characterization, and modeling teams to demonstrate high efficiency photon detectors.
Responsibilities
- Performing data analysis at scale using models involving microscopic superconductivity.
- Implementing scalable analysis methods for large-scale deployment.
- Planning, co-ordinating and executing experiments to diagnose the properties of films, to understand device physics and optimize fabrication processes.
- Designing superconducting single-photon detectors using comprehensive electrothermal models.
- Collaborating with theoretical, numerical and data infrastructure personnel to optimize detector performance.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated ability to systematically and rigorously analyze data from thin-film characterization techniques, and to perform integrated analysis that connects thin-film materials data with superconducting device performance data.
- A strong foundation in condensed matter physics. Familiarity with Bardeen–Cooper–Schrieffer (BCS) theory and/or Ginzburg–Landau (GL) theory is highly desirable, particularly to enable effective collaboration with superconducting theorists.
- Some hands-on experience with characterization techniques such as Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and cryogenic Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (cryo-STM) would be extremely valuable, particularly in working closely with metrology teams.
- Experience in superconducting thin-film growth using Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE), or related techniques, with the ability to collaborate effectively with fabrication (Fab) teams to inform process optimization and materials development.
PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com. We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
COMPENSATION
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
- U.S. Base Pay Range: $125,000—$145,000 USD
- Bay Area Pay Range: $160,000—$175,000 USD
INTRODUCTION
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us.
JOB SUMMARY
Fault tolerant Quantum Computing is a transformative technology, central to which is the development of single-photon and photon-number resolving detectors. We are seeking individuals with deep expertise in understanding, characterizing and designing superconducting thin films. The applicant will use their expertise of superconducting thin films to perform analysis, plan experiments, and collaborate between fabrication, characterization, and modeling teams to demonstrate high efficiency photon detectors.
Responsibilities
- Performing data analysis at scale using models involving microscopic superconductivity.
- Implementing scalable analysis methods for large-scale deployment.
- Planning, co-ordinating and executing experiments to diagnose the properties of films, to understand device physics and optimize fabrication processes.
- Designing superconducting single-photon detectors using comprehensive electrothermal models.
- Collaborating with theoretical, numerical and data infrastructure personnel to optimize detector performance.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated ability to systematically and rigorously analyze data from thin-film characterization techniques, and to perform integrated analysis that connects thin-film materials data with superconducting device performance data.
- A strong foundation in condensed matter physics. Familiarity with Bardeen–Cooper–Schrieffer (BCS) theory and/or Ginzburg–Landau (GL) theory is highly desirable, particularly to enable effective collaboration with superconducting theorists.
- Some hands-on experience with characterization techniques such as Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and cryogenic Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (cryo-STM) would be extremely valuable, particularly in working closely with metrology teams.
- Experience in superconducting thin-film growth using Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE), or related techniques, with the ability to collaborate effectively with fabrication (Fab) teams to inform process optimization and materials development.
PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com. We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
COMPENSATION
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
- U.S. Base Pay Range: $125,000—$145,000 USD
- Bay Area Pay Range: $160,000—$175,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Research And Development Engineer
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian engineering degree must map directly to the R&D role's field. A three-year bachelor's is generally accepted as equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree, but get a credential evaluation letter ready before applications.
Target employers with active R&D budget lines
Companies running funded R&D programs file LCAs regularly and already understand the E-3 process. Look for DOL-disclosed LCA filings in engineering job titles to confirm an employer has sponsored visa holders before.
Clarify your research specialization in every application
R&D Engineer is a broad title. Consular officers and hiring managers both need to see that your degree field directly supports the specific research domain, whether that's materials science, electronics, or biomedical systems.
Confirm your offer letter specifies specialty occupation language
Your offer letter must describe duties that require a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline. Generic language like 'engineering background preferred' can complicate LCA certification and should be corrected before your employer files with DOL.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage your LCA and visa paperwork
LCA certification, DS-160 completion, and consulate scheduling each have sequencing requirements that trip up first-time applicants. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the entire process from offer letter to consulate appointment.
Prepare for consulate questions about your research role
Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth consular officers frequently ask how your specific degree qualifies you for the advertised R&D duties. Practice explaining the technical connection between your academic background and the role's core research responsibilities.
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Find Research And Development Engineer JobsResearch And Development Engineer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Research and Development Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters R&D Engineer roles by E-3 sponsorship history, so you're only seeing employers who have filed LCAs for Australian professionals in engineering positions before. That removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3 process.
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 Research and Development Engineer role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline relevant to the research area. Roles requiring a general degree with no field alignment, or those where non-degree holders routinely fill the position, can face LCA complications. Your offer letter's duty description needs to clearly establish the degree requirement.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for R&D Engineer roles in the United States?
The E-3 is significantly more predictable for Australian engineers. There's no annual lottery, no cap of 65,000 registrations competing for the same slots, and you can apply at the consulate year-round. H-1B selection is random and a rejection in the lottery means starting over the following year, which disrupts R&D project timelines for both you and your employer.
Can I switch R&D employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S., or complete a change of status if you're already inside the country. There's no portability provision like H-1B has under AC21, so the new filing must be complete before you start with the new employer.
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