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R&D Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Advanced-degree candidates often qualify for EB-2, while EB-3 covers degreed professionals in research and development engineering.
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Get Access To All JobsDate posted 07/29/2026
Category Engineering
Hire Type Employee
Job ID 18292
Base Salary Range $101000-$151000
Remote Eligible No
Date Posted 07/29/2026
Summary / Role Purpose
The R&D Engineer II contributes to the development of LS-DYNA and related software products. In this role, the R&D Engineer II will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to understand customer requirements and accomplish development objectives. To be considered for this position, successful candidates must have an in-depth understanding of finite element method and related computational mechanics principles, strong programming skills, adequate academic or industrial experience in the related fields, and ability to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs moderately complex development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of software modules and sub-systems
- Understands and employs best practices
- Performs moderately complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products. Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions
- Understands the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues
- Works under the general supervision of a development manager
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of professional experience, or Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Biomechanical, Mechanical Engineering, or other natural science discipline
Working experience with technical software development proven by academic, research, or industry projects. Good understanding and skills in programming.
MUST be located (or able to relocate) to Livermore, CA onsite at our Ansys office (hybrid working schedule is allowed)
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Master’s Degree or PhD Preferred
- Technical knowledge and experience with finite element simulation (e.g. LS-DYNA, Ansys), and CAD modeling.
- Background in computational solid mechanics, numerical methods, and preferably on high-performance computing on C/GPUs.
- Knowledge of fluid mechanics, electromagnetics, computational geometry, or computer graphics is an advantage but not a must.
- Experience with Fortran or C
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can
Date posted 07/29/2026
Category Engineering
Hire Type Employee
Job ID 18292
Base Salary Range $101000-$151000
Remote Eligible No
Date Posted 07/29/2026
Summary / Role Purpose
The R&D Engineer II contributes to the development of LS-DYNA and related software products. In this role, the R&D Engineer II will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to understand customer requirements and accomplish development objectives. To be considered for this position, successful candidates must have an in-depth understanding of finite element method and related computational mechanics principles, strong programming skills, adequate academic or industrial experience in the related fields, and ability to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs moderately complex development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of software modules and sub-systems
- Understands and employs best practices
- Performs moderately complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products. Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions
- Understands the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues
- Works under the general supervision of a development manager
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of professional experience, or Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Biomechanical, Mechanical Engineering, or other natural science discipline
Working experience with technical software development proven by academic, research, or industry projects. Good understanding and skills in programming.
MUST be located (or able to relocate) to Livermore, CA onsite at our Ansys office (hybrid working schedule is allowed)
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Master’s Degree or PhD Preferred
- Technical knowledge and experience with finite element simulation (e.g. LS-DYNA, Ansys), and CAD modeling.
- Background in computational solid mechanics, numerical methods, and preferably on high-performance computing on C/GPUs.
- Knowledge of fluid mechanics, electromagnetics, computational geometry, or computer graphics is an advantage but not a must.
- Experience with Fortran or C
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a R D Engineer
Align your credentials to PERM job requirements
PERM requires your education and experience to match the employer's minimum requirements exactly. Request a copy of the draft job description before filing begins so your degree, field of study, and years of experience align with what DOL will certify.
Target R&D-heavy employers with established PERM pipelines
Pharmaceutical, semiconductor, aerospace, and defense companies file PERM petitions regularly for R&D Engineering roles. Look for employers with dedicated immigration counsel or in-house HR teams, which signals an existing green card process rather than a first-time sponsorship attempt.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers actively sponsoring green cards
Migrate Mate surfaces R&D Engineer positions at companies with verified green card sponsorship history, saving you from filtering out non-sponsoring roles manually. Search by job title and location to see active EB-2 and EB-3 filings for this occupation.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation under EB-2
EB-2 eligibility requires your R&D position to require an advanced degree as a standard industry requirement. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific engineering specialty to document that a master's or higher is the normal entry requirement for similar roles.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Get written confirmation of sponsorship before signing an offer letter. Ask specifically whether the employer will file PERM, cover attorney fees, and commit to an I-140 filing after PERM certification, since verbal assurances aren't enforceable once you've accepted.
Check prevailing wage early using OFLC Wage Search
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your R&D Engineer role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you can flag wage discrepancies that could delay or invalidate the PERM filing later.
Green Card R D Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an R&D Engineer role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most R&D Engineer positions qualify for EB-2 when the role genuinely requires a master's degree or higher as a standard industry requirement, which is common in semiconductor, biotech, and defense research. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3. Your employer's attorney will request a prevailing wage determination from DOL to confirm the appropriate category before filing PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for R&D Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary, renewable work visa subject to an annual lottery with no guarantee of selection. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer, often 18 to 36 months or more from start to approval, but it permanently resolves your status rather than requiring repeated renewals.
How can I find R&D Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for R&D Engineer roles at companies with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Many job postings don't explicitly advertise green card sponsorship even when the employer does sponsor, so filtering by actual PERM filing history gives you a more accurate picture than relying on job description language alone.
What documentation does my employer need for PERM labor certification in an R&D Engineer role?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. worker was available for the position. For R&D roles, documentation typically includes placement ads, interview records, and written rejection reasons for each U.S. applicant. Your job duties, minimum requirements, and offered wage must all match the certified position exactly, since USCIS will cross-reference the I-140 petition against the PERM application.
Can I change employers or projects while my R&D Engineer green card is pending?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar R&D role without restarting the process, provided your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. Changing employers before I-140 approval generally requires your new employer to restart PERM from scratch, losing the original priority date.