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Electronic Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to test the U.S. labor market before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Degree requirements and design specialization directly shape which category fits your credentials.
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We are looking for a highly experienced and technically adept Senior Staff Electronic Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and long-term sustainment of our next-generation ADAS and Autonomy platforms. This is a critical leadership position responsible for the architectural definition and detailed PCBA design of high-compute electronic control units (ECUs) that run the entire autonomy software stack on Rivian vehicles.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of electronic design principles and a proven track record of bringing complex, high-speed designs from concept through production and beyond. Beyond initial development, you will serve as a technical anchor for the company, leading the debugging of field issues and navigating supply chain-driven hardware changes post product launch. You will be a key contributor to a multidisciplinary team, collaborating across software, mechanical, thermal, reliability, and systems domains to deliver and maintain robust, high-performance autonomy solutions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a technical generalist and leader who can bridge the gap between mechanical, thermal, reliability, and software teams.
- Address field issues and manage hardware changes initiated by field failures or supply chain volatility post-SOP.
- Perform root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions for complex field problems.
- Collaborate with vehicle and architecture teams to provide product architectural definition and detailed design of ADAS high compute systems.
- Design high-speed digital circuits integrating Rivian’s RAP processor into the overall vehicle sensor suite.
- Implement and validate high-speed serial communication protocols including PCIe, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and MIPI CSI C-PHY for high-resolution camera data.
- Perform low-level electrical validation on all interfaces including measuring and interpreting eye diagrams for high speed IO.
- Drive schematic capture and provide rigorous PCB layout guidance to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability within the vehicle’s sensor suite and cooling solutions.
- Act as a technical lead and mentor to the engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and intellectual curiosity.
- Expertly utilize high-speed test equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.) to troubleshoot and characterize complex hardware-software interactions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in electronic hardware design, with a significant portion focused on complex digital and mixed-signal designs.
- Proven experience designing platforms with high-compute SoCs, including familiarity with neural network accelerators, high-performance GPUs, and the complex system requirements associated with implementing them.
- Familiarity with the autonomy software stack, with specific emphasis on low-level board support such as drivers, Linux OS, hypervisors, bootloaders, and firmware.
- Strong mastery of electrical engineering fundamentals including power delivery networks and analog circuit design.
- Solid understanding of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) principles, with experience specifying PCB stack-up requirements.
- Proficiency with schematic capture tools (Altium Designer and OrCAD).
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment for hardware bring-up, characterization, and methodical root cause analysis.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-domain conversations and drive organizational clarity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience integrating high-compute hardware into complex liquid cooling solutions within an automotive environment.
- Signal integrity Analysis experience using tools such as Ansys HFSS or Keysight ADS.
- Experience with automotive industry standards and processes (e.g., ISO 26262, AEC-Q100).
- Ability to write or modify scripts (Python, Bash) to automate data generation and hardware testing on high-speed interfaces.
- Experience performing impact analysis and validation for component substitutions in a high-volume production environment.
- Team leading skills are a big plus.
- Experience with automotive ECUs is a big plus.
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for a highly experienced and technically adept Senior Staff Electronic Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and long-term sustainment of our next-generation ADAS and Autonomy platforms. This is a critical leadership position responsible for the architectural definition and detailed PCBA design of high-compute electronic control units (ECUs) that run the entire autonomy software stack on Rivian vehicles.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of electronic design principles and a proven track record of bringing complex, high-speed designs from concept through production and beyond. Beyond initial development, you will serve as a technical anchor for the company, leading the debugging of field issues and navigating supply chain-driven hardware changes post product launch. You will be a key contributor to a multidisciplinary team, collaborating across software, mechanical, thermal, reliability, and systems domains to deliver and maintain robust, high-performance autonomy solutions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a technical generalist and leader who can bridge the gap between mechanical, thermal, reliability, and software teams.
- Address field issues and manage hardware changes initiated by field failures or supply chain volatility post-SOP.
- Perform root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions for complex field problems.
- Collaborate with vehicle and architecture teams to provide product architectural definition and detailed design of ADAS high compute systems.
- Design high-speed digital circuits integrating Rivian’s RAP processor into the overall vehicle sensor suite.
- Implement and validate high-speed serial communication protocols including PCIe, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and MIPI CSI C-PHY for high-resolution camera data.
- Perform low-level electrical validation on all interfaces including measuring and interpreting eye diagrams for high speed IO.
- Drive schematic capture and provide rigorous PCB layout guidance to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability within the vehicle’s sensor suite and cooling solutions.
- Act as a technical lead and mentor to the engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and intellectual curiosity.
- Expertly utilize high-speed test equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.) to troubleshoot and characterize complex hardware-software interactions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in electronic hardware design, with a significant portion focused on complex digital and mixed-signal designs.
- Proven experience designing platforms with high-compute SoCs, including familiarity with neural network accelerators, high-performance GPUs, and the complex system requirements associated with implementing them.
- Familiarity with the autonomy software stack, with specific emphasis on low-level board support such as drivers, Linux OS, hypervisors, bootloaders, and firmware.
- Strong mastery of electrical engineering fundamentals including power delivery networks and analog circuit design.
- Solid understanding of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) principles, with experience specifying PCB stack-up requirements.
- Proficiency with schematic capture tools (Altium Designer and OrCAD).
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment for hardware bring-up, characterization, and methodical root cause analysis.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-domain conversations and drive organizational clarity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience integrating high-compute hardware into complex liquid cooling solutions within an automotive environment.
- Signal integrity Analysis experience using tools such as Ansys HFSS or Keysight ADS.
- Experience with automotive industry standards and processes (e.g., ISO 26262, AEC-Q100).
- Ability to write or modify scripts (Python, Bash) to automate data generation and hardware testing on high-speed interfaces.
- Experience performing impact analysis and validation for component substitutions in a high-volume production environment.
- Team leading skills are a big plus.
- Experience with automotive ECUs is a big plus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electronic Engineer
Document your engineering specialization early
PERM audits for Electronic Engineer roles often scrutinize whether your degree field matches the job duties. Gather transcripts, course descriptions, and any credential evaluations before job searching so you're not scrambling after an offer.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and telecommunications firms file PERM applications regularly for Electronic Engineers. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by green card sponsorship history so you focus only on companies already running this process.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 fit with your offer letter
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers file under EB-3. Roles demanding a master's or equivalent specialized expertise qualify for EB-2. Ask hiring managers which category they intend to sponsor before accepting, since it affects your priority date timeline.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location before PERM is certified. Cross-reference your offer against the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the posted salary meets the threshold for your specific SOC code and geographic area.
Verify your employer's E-Verify enrollment before signing
Employers sponsoring foreign workers for green cards must use E-Verify during the PERM recruitment phase. Confirming enrollment upfront signals the company has compliance infrastructure for immigration sponsorship and reduces the risk of process delays after you've already accepted an offer.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment waiting period
USCIS does not control the PERM timeline. DOL processing currently runs several months, plus your employer must complete mandatory recruitment steps beforehand. Build a financial and status buffer into your planning so an H-1B visa expiration does not force a premature departure mid-process.
Green Card Electronic Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electronic Engineer role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Electronic Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 when the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or the employer can demonstrate a business necessity for advanced expertise. Your offer letter's stated minimum education requirement is what DOL evaluates during PERM, not your actual credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Electronic Engineers?
H-1B is a temporary status requiring renewal, subject to the annual lottery for most employers, and capped at six years without extension. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level and no lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification and I-140 adjudication can take a year or more before you even reach the visa queue.
Where can I find Electronic Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Electronic Engineer roles filtered specifically by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers already running PERM processes rather than guessing from job descriptions. Most standard job boards don't surface sponsorship intent at this level of detail, which makes the search inefficient for EB-2 and EB-3 candidates.
What engineering credentials does DOL expect for an Electronic Engineer PERM application?
DOL evaluates the minimum requirements stated in the PERM application, not your personal qualifications. The job description must reflect what is genuinely required for the role, and your employer cannot inflate requirements to fit your background. O*NET classifies Electronic Engineers under a job zone requiring at least a bachelor's degree, which anchors what DOL considers a legitimate minimum for most positions.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B?
Yes, and starting PERM early is strongly advisable. Filing before you reach your sixth year of H-1B status preserves your ability to extend beyond the six-year cap under AC21 portability rules, provided the I-140 is approved or the PERM has been pending for 365 days. USCIS requires both conditions to be met for the extension to apply.