E-3 Visa Senior Test Development Engineer Jobs
Senior Test Development Engineer roles in the U.S. require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, which maps cleanly to E-3 visa specialty occupation requirements. Australian engineers in test and validation can secure E-3 sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, with two-year renewable status tied to your employer.
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Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Hardware Engineering is a diverse, innovative, and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. Our team builds the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms.
In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Provide technical leadership to our manufacturing partners and test equipment vendors to bring up, troubleshoot and maintain production testers and tester fixtures
- Create functional test specification and requirements for electronic modules and hardware used in Autonomous Vehicle
- Work with Contract manufacturer to integrate testers on manufacturing line and train their test teams
- Work with cross functional team of Electrical Engineers, Software Engineers, Production test engineers, PM
- Design, develop and maintain HW/SW of test stations for PCBA and module level testing
- Develop product troubleshooting and rework procedures
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You have:
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent
- Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals
- Experience managing Contract Manufacturers for tester development
- 5+ years of experience designing and developing Automated Test Equipments for Low Voltage electronics
- Excellent communication skills in English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We prefer:
- Experience with Compute, Radar & Consumer Electronics
- Knowledge in Linux networking and network infrastructure
- Experience with Python scripting
- Experience in digital and analog circuit design/analysis
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel domestically and internationally for 10% of time
COMPENSATION
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
- Salary Range: $204,000—$259,000 USD
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
LOCATION
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
JOB TYPE
FULL-TIME
DEPARTMENT
HARDWARE ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Hardware Engineering is a diverse, innovative, and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. Our team builds the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms.
In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Provide technical leadership to our manufacturing partners and test equipment vendors to bring up, troubleshoot and maintain production testers and tester fixtures
- Create functional test specification and requirements for electronic modules and hardware used in Autonomous Vehicle
- Work with Contract manufacturer to integrate testers on manufacturing line and train their test teams
- Work with cross functional team of Electrical Engineers, Software Engineers, Production test engineers, PM
- Design, develop and maintain HW/SW of test stations for PCBA and module level testing
- Develop product troubleshooting and rework procedures
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You have:
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent
- Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals
- Experience managing Contract Manufacturers for tester development
- 5+ years of experience designing and developing Automated Test Equipments for Low Voltage electronics
- Excellent communication skills in English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We prefer:
- Experience with Compute, Radar & Consumer Electronics
- Knowledge in Linux networking and network infrastructure
- Experience with Python scripting
- Experience in digital and analog circuit design/analysis
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel domestically and internationally for 10% of time
COMPENSATION
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
- Salary Range: $204,000—$259,000 USD
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
LOCATION
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
JOB TYPE
FULL-TIME
DEPARTMENT
HARDWARE ENGINEERING
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Translate your credentials into U.S. equivalency
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 visa purposes, but confirm your transcripts reflect a major in electrical, computer, or systems engineering. Mismatched degree fields are a common LCA complication for test engineering roles.
Target employers with active hardware development pipelines
Companies building semiconductor, aerospace, medical device, or defense hardware file LCAs for test development engineers far more than software-only firms. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 17-2199 to identify employers already filing for roles matching yours.
Clarify the specialty occupation link in your job offer
The E-3 requires your role to theoretically and practically require a specialized degree. For test development, ask your employer to specify in the offer letter that the position requires a degree in engineering, not just a general bachelor's degree in any field.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and test engineering roles sometimes draw wage-level scrutiny. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing delays your start date.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before signing your offer
Employers must complete Form I-9 verification for all E-3 workers. If your employer isn't enrolled in E-Verify, ask HR to confirm their I-9 compliance process before your start date, since gaps here can delay your onboarding even after visa approval.
Prepare for wage-level questions during consular review
USCIS and consular officers check that your offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Senior test development engineers are typically classified at wage level III or IV, so verify your offer aligns before your appointment.
E-3 Visa Senior Test Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Senior Test Development Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Senior Test Development Engineer roles by employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history. Most general job boards don't surface sponsorship status, so you can spend weeks applying to roles where the employer has never filed an E-3. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers already set up to sponsor Australian engineers.
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 Senior Test Development Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific engineering discipline such as electrical, computer, or systems engineering. The key is that the job description must reflect a theoretical and practical requirement for that degree, not just preference. Generic language like 'bachelor's preferred' can weaken an E-3 application, so the offer letter wording matters.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Test Development Engineers?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply any time of year and start as soon as your visa is approved. H-1B registration opens once a year in March and selection is random. For Senior Test Development Engineers with a qualifying Australian degree and a U.S. job offer, the E-3 is a direct path that doesn't depend on luck.
Can I change employers on an E-3 while working as a Senior Test Development Engineer?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to your current employer, not to you. When you accept a new offer, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to apply for a new E-3 visa, usually at an Australian consulate. You can't transfer your existing E-3 the way some other visa holders can port their status.