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Systems Architect roles qualify for EB-2 sponsorship when the position requires an advanced degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, and for EB-3 when a bachelor's degree suffices. Employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring you for permanent residency.
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Program Manager Solid State Transformer
Lead Power Systems Architect_Data Center Incubator
We are looking for a Lead Power Systems Architect to join our Direct Current Data Center Incubator, where you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the transition to next‑generation Direct Current data center architectures.
This is a high‑visibility, highly strategic role at the intersection of technology innovation, customer solutions, and industry leadership. You will lead the Direct Current Architecture Workstream, translating customer needs into robust, scalable, and future‑ready technical solutions, while working in close partnership with peers leading LVDC Distribution and Direct Current Source workstreams.
If you are passionate about redefining how data centers are powered, and want to influence standards, roadmaps, and real‑world deployments, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact.
The work model for the role is: hybrid
Key Responsibilities
As Lead Power Systems Architect, you will:
- Own the technical direction of Direct Current architecture solutions for data centers, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
- Design end‑to‑end Direct Current power systems, from concept to pilot and deployment, combining current product portfolios with future technologies.
- Design advanced control strategies.
- Define testing strategies and validation plans, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and ready for customer deployment.
- Serve as a technical authority and thought leader, contributing to standards bodies and industry working groups shaping the future of Direct Current data centers.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, product management, and system teams to identify technology gaps and influence product and platform roadmaps.
- Lead customer pilot projects and installations, defining the skills, capabilities, and resources required for successful execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in power system design, consulting, or solution architecture.
- Strong expertise in data center power systems and/or DC power solutions.
- Experience in adjacent environments such as industrial DC systems, marine, rail, or utility applications is highly valued.
- Proven ability to deliver complex, high‑impact technical solutions.
- Solid technical foundation in electrical power systems, including switchgear, transformers, protection, and control systems.
- Leadership & Mindset.
- Experience leading (directly or indirectly) multidisciplinary teams in complex technical environments.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long‑term vision and near‑term execution.
- Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills across cultures and geographies.
- Comfortable operating in fast‑evolving, innovation‑driven environments.
This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple countries, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate. As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage for a location in the European Union, covered by the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
The final offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Program Manager Solid State Transformer
Lead Power Systems Architect_Data Center Incubator
We are looking for a Lead Power Systems Architect to join our Direct Current Data Center Incubator, where you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the transition to next‑generation Direct Current data center architectures.
This is a high‑visibility, highly strategic role at the intersection of technology innovation, customer solutions, and industry leadership. You will lead the Direct Current Architecture Workstream, translating customer needs into robust, scalable, and future‑ready technical solutions, while working in close partnership with peers leading LVDC Distribution and Direct Current Source workstreams.
If you are passionate about redefining how data centers are powered, and want to influence standards, roadmaps, and real‑world deployments, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact.
The work model for the role is: hybrid
Key Responsibilities
As Lead Power Systems Architect, you will:
- Own the technical direction of Direct Current architecture solutions for data centers, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
- Design end‑to‑end Direct Current power systems, from concept to pilot and deployment, combining current product portfolios with future technologies.
- Design advanced control strategies.
- Define testing strategies and validation plans, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and ready for customer deployment.
- Serve as a technical authority and thought leader, contributing to standards bodies and industry working groups shaping the future of Direct Current data centers.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, product management, and system teams to identify technology gaps and influence product and platform roadmaps.
- Lead customer pilot projects and installations, defining the skills, capabilities, and resources required for successful execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in power system design, consulting, or solution architecture.
- Strong expertise in data center power systems and/or DC power solutions.
- Experience in adjacent environments such as industrial DC systems, marine, rail, or utility applications is highly valued.
- Proven ability to deliver complex, high‑impact technical solutions.
- Solid technical foundation in electrical power systems, including switchgear, transformers, protection, and control systems.
- Leadership & Mindset.
- Experience leading (directly or indirectly) multidisciplinary teams in complex technical environments.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long‑term vision and near‑term execution.
- Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills across cultures and geographies.
- Comfortable operating in fast‑evolving, innovation‑driven environments.
This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple countries, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate. As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage for a location in the European Union, covered by the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
The final offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Systems Architect
Translate your architecture credentials for PERM
PERM requires the employer to document that your role demands a specific degree in a matching field. Gather transcripts, certifications like AWS Solutions Architect or TOGAF, and employer letters that tie your credentials directly to the job requirements before applications begin.
Target employers with active EB-2 filing history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data and OFLC labor condition filings to identify companies that have sponsored Systems Architect or similar enterprise architecture roles before. Prior filings signal an in-house process that reduces your sponsorship timeline considerably.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate lets you search Systems Architect openings filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never filed a PERM. Start your search there before reaching out to recruiters.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track early
If your role's minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree, the employer may file EB-3 even if you hold a master's. Confirm with the hiring team which category they intend to file under before accepting an offer, since it affects your priority date and wait time.
Understand the PERM supervised recruitment window
DOL requires employers to run a supervised recruitment campaign before certifying the PERM. This typically spans 30 to 60 days and must follow strict advertising rules. Delays here push back your I-140 filing, so ask the employer about their timeline at the offer stage.
Verify your job duties align with O*NET
USCIS uses O*NET occupation data to assess whether Systems Architect duties constitute a specialty occupation. Review the O*NET profile for your SOC code and confirm your offer letter describes duties that match the defined knowledge and skill requirements, not generic IT management tasks.
Green Card Systems Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Architect role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Systems Architect positions qualify for EB-2 when the employer sets an advanced degree as the minimum requirement, which is common for senior or principal-level roles. Junior or mid-level positions where a bachelor's degree is sufficient typically fall under EB-3. The employer controls which category they file, so confirm this before signing an offer letter.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Systems Architect?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with a 65,000-slot annual cap and a lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship is permanent and has no annual cap on petition filings. The PERM process adds roughly 12 to 24 months before you even reach the I-140 stage, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a status you must renew every three years.
What documentation should I prepare before a Systems Architect PERM filing?
You'll need official transcripts for every degree you hold, foreign credential evaluations if your degrees are from outside the United States, and employer reference letters that describe your specific technical responsibilities. For Systems Architects, certifications like TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, or Zachman Framework credentials can strengthen the specialty occupation argument during USCIS adjudication of the I-140.
How do I find employers who will sponsor a green card for a Systems Architect role?
Use Migrate Mate to search Systems Architect openings filtered by employers with documented PERM and EB-2 or EB-3 filing history. Large technology firms, defense contractors, financial institutions, and healthcare systems regularly sponsor these roles because enterprise architecture is difficult to fill domestically. Targeting companies with prior filings shortens the internal approval process significantly.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes. Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and you're in the adjustment of status stage, portability provisions under AC21 allow you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. Systems Architect roles generally share enough SOC code overlap with related senior technical positions to qualify, but confirm with an immigration attorney before switching.