Green Card Wireless Engineer Jobs
Wireless Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and 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 before filing your I-140 petition. Telecom and network infrastructure employers sponsor these positions regularly, making this one of the more active job categories for employment-based sponsorship.
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In this role, the hardware design engineer will own electrical system design, bring-up, and validation for the current and next generation of Rivian electric vehicles.
This would be a highly visible role working cross-functionally to influence design, contribute to solving HW/SW system integration challenges, and experience complete prototyping to manufacturing product development cycle.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Design/Test/Release antennas for Rivian programs with best-in-class performance, cost, and quality.
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Design – Analyse and document design trade-offs, create antenna designs. Key areas to be considered: Antenna pattern (coverage), efficiency, gain, isolation requirements, OTA performance, desense, antenna coexistence, other system-level parameters (throughput, range, etc.), and cost. Responsible for DFMEA and DFM with suppliers.
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Test – Responsible for test plans, conducting bench, chamber, and vehicle-level testing. Characterize antenna performance on the component/subsystem level and the end-to-end performance of the wireless products the antennas are associated with. Process and document the results to validate/visualize and compare the performance of different designs.
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Release – Drive product delivery and validation schedule/processes/completion. Release designs into product life management (PLM) and documentation systems.
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Types of antennas the candidate will work on: Cellular (LTE, 5G, etc.), Wifi, BT, BLE, GPS, Vehicle Access (IoT devices).
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Design Release Engineer for modules and/or ECUs utilizing wireless technologies, such as TPMS.
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Participate in antenna and wireless product technology roadmap and novel technology investigations with internal antenna and cross-functional teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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BS or higher in Electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
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Knowledge of measurement equipment for antenna/wireless characterization, as well as system performance validation, e.g., VNA, SA, and other EE measurement systems.
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Knowledge of antenna simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, FEKO, XFDTD), MATLAB, and programming languages (e.g., C, Python).
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Knowledge of PLM, scheduling, and MPL tools.
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Strong communication skills.
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Excellent skills in data analysis, record-keeping, report writing, and presentation, with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Occasional domestic travels to suppliers’ facilities and Rivian factories.
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Besides antenna knowledge, it is desirable for candidates to have an understanding of the total end-to-end performance of RF systems, such as: Impedance matching, link budget calculation, TIS/TRP, ECC, theoretical knowledge of OTA parameters, as well as hands-on experience.
INTRODUCTION
In this role, the hardware design engineer will own electrical system design, bring-up, and validation for the current and next generation of Rivian electric vehicles.
This would be a highly visible role working cross-functionally to influence design, contribute to solving HW/SW system integration challenges, and experience complete prototyping to manufacturing product development cycle.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Design/Test/Release antennas for Rivian programs with best-in-class performance, cost, and quality.
-
Design – Analyse and document design trade-offs, create antenna designs. Key areas to be considered: Antenna pattern (coverage), efficiency, gain, isolation requirements, OTA performance, desense, antenna coexistence, other system-level parameters (throughput, range, etc.), and cost. Responsible for DFMEA and DFM with suppliers.
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Test – Responsible for test plans, conducting bench, chamber, and vehicle-level testing. Characterize antenna performance on the component/subsystem level and the end-to-end performance of the wireless products the antennas are associated with. Process and document the results to validate/visualize and compare the performance of different designs.
-
Release – Drive product delivery and validation schedule/processes/completion. Release designs into product life management (PLM) and documentation systems.
-
Types of antennas the candidate will work on: Cellular (LTE, 5G, etc.), Wifi, BT, BLE, GPS, Vehicle Access (IoT devices).
-
Design Release Engineer for modules and/or ECUs utilizing wireless technologies, such as TPMS.
-
Participate in antenna and wireless product technology roadmap and novel technology investigations with internal antenna and cross-functional teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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BS or higher in Electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
-
Knowledge of measurement equipment for antenna/wireless characterization, as well as system performance validation, e.g., VNA, SA, and other EE measurement systems.
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Knowledge of antenna simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, FEKO, XFDTD), MATLAB, and programming languages (e.g., C, Python).
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Knowledge of PLM, scheduling, and MPL tools.
-
Strong communication skills.
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Excellent skills in data analysis, record-keeping, report writing, and presentation, with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
-
Occasional domestic travels to suppliers’ facilities and Rivian factories.
-
Besides antenna knowledge, it is desirable for candidates to have an understanding of the total end-to-end performance of RF systems, such as: Impedance matching, link budget calculation, TIS/TRP, ECC, theoretical knowledge of OTA parameters, as well as hands-on experience.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Wireless Engineer
Align your credentials to PERM requirements early
PERM requires your employer to define minimum requirements for the role before advertising it. Make sure your degree and work history match those stated requirements exactly, since any mismatch between your credentials and the PERM job description can delay or invalidate your case.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Wireless Engineer roles. Consistent LCA filings signal an employer already understands the sponsorship process and has internal HR infrastructure to support it.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to find Wireless Engineer positions where employers have a documented green card sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship track record saves time and surfaces roles where the employer is already familiar with PERM and I-140 filings.
Verify your job title maps to the right SOC code
PERM filings use Standard Occupational Classification codes to define roles. Wireless Engineer positions can fall under multiple SOC categories depending on focus area. Check your O*NET occupation profile to confirm the code your employer plans to use accurately reflects your actual duties.
Clarify sponsorship scope during salary negotiations
Ask whether the employer will cover PERM advertising costs, attorney fees, and I-140 filing fees before accepting an offer. Some employers cover all costs; others pass attorney fees to you. USCIS prohibits employers from charging employees the I-140 filing fee, so clarify which costs are which.
Understand how priority date backlog affects your timeline
EB-3 green cards for nationals of India and China face significant priority date backlogs, while most other countries have current dates. Your country of birth, not citizenship, determines your place in line, so factor this into your decision between EB-2 and EB-3 classification.
Green Card Wireless Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Wireless Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Wireless Engineer positions can qualify under either category depending on the employer's stated requirements. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate has strong professional credentials meeting the national interest waiver standard. EB-3 covers positions requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a closely related field. Most employer-sponsored green card cases for this role use EB-3, though highly specialized RF or network architecture roles often meet EB-2 criteria.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Wireless Engineers?
H-1B visa sponsorship grants temporary work authorization in two- or three-year increments with no path to permanence on its own. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads directly to lawful permanent residency. There is no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, which removes the uncertainty of H-1B registration. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification and I-140 adjudication together typically take one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status.
What does the PERM process look like for a Wireless Engineer position?
Your employer starts by obtaining a prevailing wage determination from DOL based on your job duties and work location. They then conduct a mandatory recruitment campaign, typically lasting 30 to 60 days, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers applied. If recruitment is unsuccessful, the employer files the PERM application with DOL. Once certified, the employer files your I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can begin adjustment of status once your priority date becomes current based on your country of birth.
How do I find Wireless Engineer jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Wireless Engineer roles tied to employers with verified green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship is unlikely. Filtering by PERM filing history is a more reliable signal than a job posting that simply says 'will sponsor.' Employers in telecom infrastructure, defense contracting, and semiconductor hardware tend to sponsor most consistently for this role.
Can my employer start my green card process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes, and starting early is strategically important. Your employer can file your PERM application while you hold H-1B status, and once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is within the current cutoff, you can file Form I-485 to adjust status without leaving the U.S. If your H-1B reaches its six-year limit and your I-140 has been approved for at least 365 days, you may qualify for annual H-1B extensions under AC21 until your green card is approved.