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Flight Test Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Defense contractors, aerospace OEMs, and commercial aviation firms routinely sponsor foreign engineers in this specialty occupation.
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Get Access To All JobsASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™.
ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) is hiring an ORION Flight Operations Test Engineer at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) Mission Control Center (MCC), in Houston, TX. Must be willing to travel to Denver, CO as required.
Role/Responsibilities:
- You will be supporting ground and mission system integration and the operation support for mission preparations, readiness and execution from the Johnson Space Center (JSC) Mission Control Center (MCC) in Houston, TX.
- You are a Specialty Engineer in Systems/Subsystems Integration and Test with human spaceflight mission operations experience to support Exploration Missions 1 and 2 (EM‐1 & EM‐2). Ability to integrate subsystem HW and SW functionality to support development of the Operations Data Book, Flight Operations Procedures, and the Stowage Capabilities and Services Handbook product deliverables.
- Normal working hours will be a 9/80 work schedule: 1st shift Monday‐Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with every other Friday off. Resources will be expected to adjust their schedule accordingly to support off‐shifts and weekend activities as needed. Assume 10% OT of ST hours.
- Senior level engineering function that researches, develops, designs, and tests within, but not limited to the following functional disciplines: electrical components; mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy; software development activities, software inspection, testing, verification and validation; technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems; information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; layout for such processes as hardening, washing, laminating, etching, engraving, polishing, painting, plating, and other material-processing operations; mechanical analyses, such as Stress, Finite Element, and Vibration/Dynamic; conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with circuit designers and/or product line engineers in the design, development, and utilization of software to simulate the characteristics and parameters of integrated systems (IS) components, modules, or complete products under operating environment.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline and 5-7 years of experience or equivalent experience.
AFSS brings a 14-year history of delivering high-performance space systems engineering, integration and satellite operations services to civil and defense agencies.
AFSS provides these services throughout all phases of the program life cycle and across the entire space systems architecture, including space and ground assets.
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™.
ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) is hiring an ORION Flight Operations Test Engineer at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) Mission Control Center (MCC), in Houston, TX. Must be willing to travel to Denver, CO as required.
Role/Responsibilities:
- You will be supporting ground and mission system integration and the operation support for mission preparations, readiness and execution from the Johnson Space Center (JSC) Mission Control Center (MCC) in Houston, TX.
- You are a Specialty Engineer in Systems/Subsystems Integration and Test with human spaceflight mission operations experience to support Exploration Missions 1 and 2 (EM‐1 & EM‐2). Ability to integrate subsystem HW and SW functionality to support development of the Operations Data Book, Flight Operations Procedures, and the Stowage Capabilities and Services Handbook product deliverables.
- Normal working hours will be a 9/80 work schedule: 1st shift Monday‐Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with every other Friday off. Resources will be expected to adjust their schedule accordingly to support off‐shifts and weekend activities as needed. Assume 10% OT of ST hours.
- Senior level engineering function that researches, develops, designs, and tests within, but not limited to the following functional disciplines: electrical components; mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy; software development activities, software inspection, testing, verification and validation; technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems; information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; layout for such processes as hardening, washing, laminating, etching, engraving, polishing, painting, plating, and other material-processing operations; mechanical analyses, such as Stress, Finite Element, and Vibration/Dynamic; conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with circuit designers and/or product line engineers in the design, development, and utilization of software to simulate the characteristics and parameters of integrated systems (IS) components, modules, or complete products under operating environment.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline and 5-7 years of experience or equivalent experience.
AFSS brings a 14-year history of delivering high-performance space systems engineering, integration and satellite operations services to civil and defense agencies.
AFSS provides these services throughout all phases of the program life cycle and across the entire space systems architecture, including space and ground assets.
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Flight Test Engineer
Document your flight-test credentials precisely
PERM requires your employer to list your exact education and experience requirements in the labor certification. Gather degree transcripts, test flight logs, and any certifications tied to specific aircraft programs before the process starts.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under SOC code 17-2011 (Aerospace Engineers). Defense primes and MRO operators file regularly and already have established green card workflows for engineering staff.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by Flight Test Engineer roles where employers have confirmed green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces EB-2 and EB-3 opportunities so you spend time pursuing employers already set up to file, not educating recruiters from scratch.
Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires that a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field is a normal minimum for entry into your position. Flight test roles tied to experimental flight programs or DO-178C software validation are stronger candidates than generalist engineering titles.
Clarify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage level, and mismatches at the offer stage can delay or derail PERM filing.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification decision
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers will file under EB-3. If you hold a master's degree or your position requires an advanced degree by standard industry practice, push your employer to evaluate EB-2, which can reduce priority date wait times for some nationalities.
Green Card Flight Test Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Flight Test Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the position's stated requirements. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or a related engineering field. EB-2 applies when the position normally requires an advanced degree or when you hold a master's and the employer documents that requirement. The PERM labor certification locks in which category applies based on the job description filed with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is temporary, capped at 85,000 per year, and subject to a lottery for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is permanent, has no annual lottery, and leads directly to lawful permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to eighteen months before the I-140 petition is even filed, making early employer conversations critical.
Which employers regularly sponsor green cards for Flight Test Engineers?
Defense contractors with active flight test programs, commercial aircraft manufacturers, and MRO operators with experimental operations units are the most consistent sponsors. These employers already maintain immigration infrastructure and file PERM applications on a recurring basis for engineering roles. You can identify them by searching DOL OFLC disclosure data filtered to aerospace engineering SOC codes.
How can I find Flight Test Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to filter Flight Test Engineer openings by employers with confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Most general job boards don't distinguish between employers willing to sponsor H-1B only versus those set up for full green card filing, so targeting sponsorship-confirmed listings saves significant time in your search.
What documentation should I prepare before a PERM-sponsored job offer?
Pull together official transcripts, a detailed work history covering all flight test experience, and any program-specific credentials such as test pilot school certificates or aircraft type qualifications. Your employer's immigration attorney will need to establish that your background meets the exact minimum requirements stated in the PERM application, so ambiguous or informal experience records create delays. O*NET can help you map your duties to the occupation's standard requirements.