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Systems Development Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Advanced-degree candidates typically pursue EB-2, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a related field.
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Energy Systems Development Engineer - Job Description
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and release vehicle energy systems including HV battery, energy management, thermal, charging, and 12V systems.
- Own component and system requirements, specifications, and interface definitions across the development lifecycle.
- Lead DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation activities to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate CAD, simulation, and system-level integration activities with cross-domain teams.
- Support development of control strategies and system architectures using MBSE/MBD approaches.
- Manage supplier technical deliverables, design reviews, and issue resolution.
- Support bench, vehicle, and system-level testing, including root cause analysis of issues.
- Ensure cost, weight, quality, and timing targets are consistently achieved.
- Collaborate closely with software, hardware, thermal, and vehicle integration teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills: Thermal, Climate, Energy Management, 12V System, BMS / HV Battery - CAD, CATIA V5
EEO STATEMENT
LTTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a clear policy against discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. As an inclusive organization, we actively endorse equal opportunities for all candidates with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and selection for roles will solely be based on individual merit.
L&T Technology Services LTD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please let us know. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.
LOCATION
Novi, Michigan
INTRODUCTION
Energy Systems Development Engineer - Job Description
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and release vehicle energy systems including HV battery, energy management, thermal, charging, and 12V systems.
- Own component and system requirements, specifications, and interface definitions across the development lifecycle.
- Lead DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation activities to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate CAD, simulation, and system-level integration activities with cross-domain teams.
- Support development of control strategies and system architectures using MBSE/MBD approaches.
- Manage supplier technical deliverables, design reviews, and issue resolution.
- Support bench, vehicle, and system-level testing, including root cause analysis of issues.
- Ensure cost, weight, quality, and timing targets are consistently achieved.
- Collaborate closely with software, hardware, thermal, and vehicle integration teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills: Thermal, Climate, Energy Management, 12V System, BMS / HV Battery - CAD, CATIA V5
EEO STATEMENT
LTTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a clear policy against discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. As an inclusive organization, we actively endorse equal opportunities for all candidates with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and selection for roles will solely be based on individual merit.
L&T Technology Services LTD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please let us know. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.
LOCATION
Novi, Michigan
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Systems Development Engineer
Document your degree's U.S. equivalency early
A three-year engineering degree from India, Australia, or the EU may not automatically satisfy PERM's bachelor's degree requirement. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before your employer files, so USCIS won't issue a Request for Evidence mid-process.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's PERM disclosure data for companies that have filed labor certifications for systems development or software engineering roles. Employers already familiar with the PERM process are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship when timelines extend beyond their expectations.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter by Systems Development Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to surface companies with verified green card sponsorship history. This saves weeks of cold outreach to employers who don't sponsor at all or who only sponsor H-1B, not EB-2 or EB-3 petitions.
Align your job duties with the PERM job description
The job description your employer submits in the PERM application must match what you'll actually do. If your real duties include cloud architecture or DevOps responsibilities not listed in the advertisement, USCIS can deny the I-140 even after DOL certifies the PERM.
Confirm your employer's recruitment timeline before accepting
PERM requires your employer to complete a specific DOL-mandated recruitment process, including print and online job postings, before filing. Ask whether recruitment has started, because the supervised recruitment clock resets if the employer changes the role's requirements after posting.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin before filing I-485
EB-3 applicants born in India or China face multi-year backlogs before a visa number becomes available. Confirm your country of birth's current cut-off date in the monthly Visa Bulletin so you and your employer can plan concurrent filing or a future adjustment of status window accurately.
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Does a Systems Development Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Systems Development Engineer positions typically qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, which many senior or specialized systems engineering roles do. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Your employer specifies the minimum requirement in the PERM job description, so the category depends on how the role is defined, not just your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa renewed in three-year increments, subject to the annual lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap lottery at the petition stage. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before your employer can even file the I-140. For high-demand roles like Systems Development Engineer, many employers start the green card process while you're already on H-1B status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Systems Development Engineer?
Your employer must run a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. This includes placing job advertisements in specific formats over a set period. If no qualified applicants are found, the employer submits the labor certification application to DOL. Approval does not guarantee your green card; it's the prerequisite for filing the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, which then establishes your priority date.
How can I find Systems Development Engineer jobs that sponsor green cards?
Start by searching Migrate Mate, which filters roles specifically by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, including EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for technical roles. You can also review DOL's PERM disclosure datasets to identify companies that have recently sponsored systems engineering or software development positions, giving you a targeted list of employers who have already navigated the process.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on OPT or H-1B status?
Yes. Employers can file a PERM labor certification regardless of your current work authorization status. Starting PERM while you're on H-1B is common because once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 365 days old, you gain AC21 portability protections that let you change employers within the same occupational category without losing your place in the green card queue.
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