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Senior Test Development Engineers designing automated test frameworks, validation systems, and hardware-in-the-loop rigs fall squarely within H-1B specialty occupation criteria. Employers in semiconductor, aerospace, and medical device sectors file LCAs under SOC codes like 17-2199, making this one of the more active H-1B sponsorship categories for engineers with a background in test architecture.
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Voyant Photonics, based in the heart of New York City, is transforming machine perception with a new class of LiDAR devices that are compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand and powerful enough to measure range, velocity, and reflectivity with unparalleled accuracy. By leveraging cutting-edge silicon photonic chips smaller than your fingertip, we deliver sensors that are not only revolutionary in performance but also affordable enough to integrate into any system. Our technology disrupts the status quo of bulky, expensive, and power-hungry LiDAR systems, making high-precision sensing accessible for widespread adoption in robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, industrial automation, and beyond.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Production Test Engineer to lead the development and implementation of scalable, high-throughput test infrastructure for end-of-line testing for our integrated LiDAR sensor. You will be responsible for engineering and developing robust test methodologies with the goal of mass production for our LiDAR units. This is a highly cross-functional role working closely with Systems, Photonics, Electrical, Firmware, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure performance, yield, and reliability from prototype to volume production.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement end-of-line (EOL) test strategies for LiDAR sensors, validating system-level performance (range, velocity, reflectivity, etc.).
- Develop automated test fixtures and software to support both in-line and EOL testing in a production setting.
- Translate lab-level validation methods into robust and scalable production tests across optical, electrical, and mixed-signal domains.
- Partner with external contract manufacturers and test vendors to stand up and scale production test infrastructure; support factory bring-up and operator training.
- Drive test coverage, throughput, and cost optimization in both low- and medium-volume manufacturing.
- Lead root cause investigations for test failures across the stack and work cross-functionally to implement fixes.
- Own and continuously improve statistical process control (SPC), yield tracking, and test data analytics across the production lifecycle.
- Support reliability and environmental testing (e.g. thermal cycling, vibration, shock) for product qualification.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in production test engineering with a focus on LiDAR systems or optical sensors.
- Proven expertise in system-level testing for LiDAR, imaging, or other complex optical systems.
- Hands-on experience developing and deploying automated test setups (Python preferred), including test instrumentation and DAQ systems.
- Proven track record in statistical process control, yield analysis, and high-volume data-driven decision-making.
- Demonstrated experience owning test strategy and implementation in a manufacturing or pilot-line environment.
- Experience interfacing with contract manufacturers and external test vendors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with test and validation FMCW LiDAR or coherent optical systems.
- Exposure to MES systems, manufacturing analytics platforms, or test data infrastructure.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and meaningful equity package
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays
- Team events and company meetups
- Hybrid or remote work environment with monthly travel for remote employees.
- Complimentary lunch provided daily at our NYC office
Equal Opportunity Employer
Voyant Photonics is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Voyant
Voyant Photonics, based in the heart of New York City, is transforming machine perception with a new class of LiDAR devices that are compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand and powerful enough to measure range, velocity, and reflectivity with unparalleled accuracy. By leveraging cutting-edge silicon photonic chips smaller than your fingertip, we deliver sensors that are not only revolutionary in performance but also affordable enough to integrate into any system. Our technology disrupts the status quo of bulky, expensive, and power-hungry LiDAR systems, making high-precision sensing accessible for widespread adoption in robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, industrial automation, and beyond.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Production Test Engineer to lead the development and implementation of scalable, high-throughput test infrastructure for end-of-line testing for our integrated LiDAR sensor. You will be responsible for engineering and developing robust test methodologies with the goal of mass production for our LiDAR units. This is a highly cross-functional role working closely with Systems, Photonics, Electrical, Firmware, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure performance, yield, and reliability from prototype to volume production.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement end-of-line (EOL) test strategies for LiDAR sensors, validating system-level performance (range, velocity, reflectivity, etc.).
- Develop automated test fixtures and software to support both in-line and EOL testing in a production setting.
- Translate lab-level validation methods into robust and scalable production tests across optical, electrical, and mixed-signal domains.
- Partner with external contract manufacturers and test vendors to stand up and scale production test infrastructure; support factory bring-up and operator training.
- Drive test coverage, throughput, and cost optimization in both low- and medium-volume manufacturing.
- Lead root cause investigations for test failures across the stack and work cross-functionally to implement fixes.
- Own and continuously improve statistical process control (SPC), yield tracking, and test data analytics across the production lifecycle.
- Support reliability and environmental testing (e.g. thermal cycling, vibration, shock) for product qualification.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in production test engineering with a focus on LiDAR systems or optical sensors.
- Proven expertise in system-level testing for LiDAR, imaging, or other complex optical systems.
- Hands-on experience developing and deploying automated test setups (Python preferred), including test instrumentation and DAQ systems.
- Proven track record in statistical process control, yield analysis, and high-volume data-driven decision-making.
- Demonstrated experience owning test strategy and implementation in a manufacturing or pilot-line environment.
- Experience interfacing with contract manufacturers and external test vendors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with test and validation FMCW LiDAR or coherent optical systems.
- Exposure to MES systems, manufacturing analytics platforms, or test data infrastructure.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and meaningful equity package
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays
- Team events and company meetups
- Hybrid or remote work environment with monthly travel for remote employees.
- Complimentary lunch provided daily at our NYC office
Equal Opportunity Employer
Voyant Photonics is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Test Development Engineer
Align your resume to SOC classifications
H-1B petitions tie your role to a specific SOC code. Pull up O*NET and confirm your experience maps to 17-2199 or a closely related code before applying. Misalignment between your resume and the filed SOC can trigger an RFE.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations so you know the floor USCIS will scrutinize.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Test Development Engineer roles by employers who have filed LCAs in your target metro. This surfaces companies already familiar with the H-1B process for test engineering roles, not first-time sponsors.
Flag multi-site work in your petition documents
Test development engineers often split time between a primary site and client facilities or test labs. Each worksite requires its own LCA posting. Confirm your employer's attorney files a blanket or itinerary-based LCA before your start date.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence packet early
Test development engineering roles in hardware validation or embedded systems regularly receive RFEs questioning specialty occupation status. Gather job postings from comparable roles at similar companies, your degree transcripts, and any professional certifications before your employer files.
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Find Senior Test Development Engineer JobsSenior Test Development Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Test Development Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties, not just the title, demand that theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. Roles focused on automated test framework design, hardware-in-the-loop validation, or FPGA test development consistently meet this standard.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Test Development Engineers?
Semiconductor companies, aerospace and defense contractors, medical device manufacturers, and automotive OEMs are the heaviest sponsors for this role. These industries require specialized test infrastructure that directly maps to H-1B specialty occupation criteria. Migrate Mate lets you browse open Senior Test Development Engineer positions filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can focus on companies already set up to sponsor.
What SOC code is typically used for a Senior Test Development Engineer H-1B petition?
Most H-1B petitions for this role use SOC 17-2199 (Engineers, All Other) or 17-2061 (Computer Hardware Engineers), depending on whether the work centers on test system architecture or embedded hardware validation. The assigned SOC code determines the DOL prevailing wage your employer must certify on the LCA, so confirm the correct code with your employer's attorney before the petition is filed.
Can a Senior Test Development Engineer change employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. You can start working for the new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA specific to the test engineering role and worksite before or on your start date.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Senior Test Development Engineer offers?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and the actual work location, not the company's headquarters. For senior-level test engineering roles, this typically falls in wage level III or IV. Run the OFLC Wage Search with your specific metro area and SOC code before accepting an offer to ensure the employer's proposed salary meets the threshold USCIS will verify.
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