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CAE Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available. Simulation and finite element analysis specialists with a bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering can pursue permanent residency through this employer-sponsored pathway.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are seeking a Senior Occupant CAE Engineer to support occupant safety simulation programs for our automotive client. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in LS-DYNA modeling and occupant restraint system development, with experience in frontal and side impact simulations involving crash dummies like Hybrid-III and ES2re/SID2S.
This position requires hands-on experience in meshing, model building, debugging, and interpreting occupant injury metrics, along with excellent documentation and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, assemble, and debug occupant CAE models for frontal and side impact simulations in LS-DYNA.
- Mesh interior trim components, including instrument panels and door panels, based on partial or full CAD data.
- Model restraint systems such as seatbelts (lap & shoulder, pretensioner, CLT) and airbags (DAB/PAB/SAB), including shaping/morphing.
- Conduct structural optimization of knee-bolster EA brackets to meet FMVSS-208 unbelted load cases.
- Develop and tune steering column models with appropriate EA stroke and break-away functionality.
- Construct interface models to capture BIW intrusion for side impact simulations.
- Perform injury metrics analysis using dummy CAE models (Hybrid-3 5th/50th, ES2re, SID2S).
- Document and present results to the client team, participating in daily status updates and technical discussions via MS Teams, where applicable.
- Deliver CAE result files and models as required to support internal and external reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in occupant CAE simulations with LS-DYNA.
- Strong understanding of occupant safety systems, crash dummy models, and regulatory test procedures (FMVSS-208, FMVSS-214, IIHS).
- Proficient in mesh generation and CAD interpretation.
- Familiarity with pre-/post-processing tools (e.g., ANSA, HyperMesh, LS-PrePost).
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a collaborative client-facing environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with restraint system development and tuning (seatbelts, airbags, steering columns).
- Familiarity with scripting or automation for model build workflows.
- Knowledge of crash performance metrics and injury criteria interpretation (HIC, chest deflection, etc.).
Join us at Tecosim Inc. and shape the future of occupant safety through simulation.
Apply today to become part of our advanced CAE engineering team.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
We are seeking a Senior Occupant CAE Engineer to support occupant safety simulation programs for our automotive client. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in LS-DYNA modeling and occupant restraint system development, with experience in frontal and side impact simulations involving crash dummies like Hybrid-III and ES2re/SID2S.
This position requires hands-on experience in meshing, model building, debugging, and interpreting occupant injury metrics, along with excellent documentation and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, assemble, and debug occupant CAE models for frontal and side impact simulations in LS-DYNA.
- Mesh interior trim components, including instrument panels and door panels, based on partial or full CAD data.
- Model restraint systems such as seatbelts (lap & shoulder, pretensioner, CLT) and airbags (DAB/PAB/SAB), including shaping/morphing.
- Conduct structural optimization of knee-bolster EA brackets to meet FMVSS-208 unbelted load cases.
- Develop and tune steering column models with appropriate EA stroke and break-away functionality.
- Construct interface models to capture BIW intrusion for side impact simulations.
- Perform injury metrics analysis using dummy CAE models (Hybrid-3 5th/50th, ES2re, SID2S).
- Document and present results to the client team, participating in daily status updates and technical discussions via MS Teams, where applicable.
- Deliver CAE result files and models as required to support internal and external reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in occupant CAE simulations with LS-DYNA.
- Strong understanding of occupant safety systems, crash dummy models, and regulatory test procedures (FMVSS-208, FMVSS-214, IIHS).
- Proficient in mesh generation and CAD interpretation.
- Familiarity with pre-/post-processing tools (e.g., ANSA, HyperMesh, LS-PrePost).
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a collaborative client-facing environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with restraint system development and tuning (seatbelts, airbags, steering columns).
- Familiarity with scripting or automation for model build workflows.
- Knowledge of crash performance metrics and injury criteria interpretation (HIC, chest deflection, etc.).
Join us at Tecosim Inc. and shape the future of occupant safety through simulation.
Apply today to become part of our advanced CAE engineering team.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a CAE Engineer
Document your simulation software credentials early
Gather certifications for tools like ANSYS, Abaqus, or Nastran before applying. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job requirements exactly, so mismatches between your credentials and the posted role can stall or derail the labor certification.
Target aerospace and automotive OEM employers specifically
Large original equipment manufacturers in aerospace and automotive have established PERM pipelines and in-house immigration counsel. Smaller engineering consultancies often lack the infrastructure to sponsor green cards, so filtering your search by employer type saves months of dead-end conversations.
Search verified green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter CAE Engineer openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have already filed PERM for similar roles cuts prospecting time and surfaces opportunities where sponsorship is a realistic expectation, not a long shot.
Understand how EB-3 avoids H-1B cap pressure
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery. Your employer files PERM with DOL, then an I-140 with USCIS, and your place in the permanent residency queue is secured without competing in a randomized selection round. For most countries, EB-3 priority dates move predictably.
Request a prevailing wage audit before offer negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before salary discussions. Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage once PERM is filed, so knowing this number protects you from offers that will fail at the labor certification stage.
Align your job description with your O*NET occupation profile
Pull the O*NET profile for CAE Engineer or the closest matching occupation and compare it to your job offer letter. PERM filings get audited when the stated duties deviate significantly from standard occupation definitions, and close alignment reduces the risk of a DOL audit delaying your case.
Green Card CAE Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CAE Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
CAE Engineer positions typically qualify for EB-3 as a skilled worker requiring a bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a related engineering discipline. If your role requires an advanced degree or your employer can document equivalent specialized expertise, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the appropriate category when preparing the PERM filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for CAE Engineers?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 selections per year, awarded by lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process is longer, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification through I-485 approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa that must be renewed.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for CAE Engineer roles?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL demonstrating that no minimally qualified U.S. worker was available for the role after a defined recruitment period. DOL reviews the application and either certifies it or requests an audit. Once certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. If your priority date is current, you can then file for adjustment of status or consular processing.
How can I find CAE Engineer jobs where the employer will actually sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't explicitly advertise PERM sponsorship, which makes filtering by employer sponsorship history the most reliable approach. Migrate Mate surfaces CAE Engineer openings from employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring international engineers rather than discovering their policy only after an interview.
Can my employer start a PERM filing while I'm still on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is a practical advantage. PERM can be initiated at any point during your H-1B employment. Filing while you still have valid H-1B status preserves your work authorization while the green card process moves forward. If your I-140 is approved and your priority date is not yet current, you may be eligible to extend your H-1B beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 portability provisions.