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Electrical Design Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program categories. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and oversee your training plan while you work with a U.S. host employer on circuits, schematics, and power systems projects.
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This position is for summer internship.
WHO WE ARE…
Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics provides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs.
THE POSITION…
As an Electrical Design Engineering Intern, you will be working closely with our engineering team to support in the design, development, testing, and documentation of new avionics and related products. This internship provides hands-on experience in real-world engineering projects, exposure to industry standards, and mentorship from experienced professionals.
At Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, we are committed to quality, service, integrity, and professionalism. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world in general, business and commercial, advanced air mobility, defense and special missions markets. Our engineering department is an important part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.
THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…
- You are a junior/senior and currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering field.
- Minimum 3.4 GPA.
- You are proficient with Microsoft Office.
- You have strong attention to detail.
- You are organized, focused and results oriented.
- You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
- You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT…
- Research new components, technologies, and methods to incorporate into new designs
- Support the design layout of printed circuit board files from electrical schematic information
- Participate in engineering activities related to building and troubleshooting hardware, including soldering, operation of test equipment, and daily work in both office and test lab environments
- Create and document designs in required formats, including BOMs, ECOs, technical reports, and design specifications
- Participate in design reviews and team meetings
WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK…
- We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
- We foster a friendly and inclusive workplace in which all employees feel valued, respected, and accepted.
- We are all on the same team. We communicate well with one another.
- We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right – every time.
- We have a fairly flat organizational structure which allows for improved collaboration, easier decision-making, and effective communication between leadership and employees.
- We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we enjoy an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives, and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.
- We have a small company feel – even though we’re doing big things!
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
INTRODUCTION
This position is for summer internship.
WHO WE ARE…
Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics provides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs.
THE POSITION…
As an Electrical Design Engineering Intern, you will be working closely with our engineering team to support in the design, development, testing, and documentation of new avionics and related products. This internship provides hands-on experience in real-world engineering projects, exposure to industry standards, and mentorship from experienced professionals.
At Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, we are committed to quality, service, integrity, and professionalism. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world in general, business and commercial, advanced air mobility, defense and special missions markets. Our engineering department is an important part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.
THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…
- You are a junior/senior and currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering field.
- Minimum 3.4 GPA.
- You are proficient with Microsoft Office.
- You have strong attention to detail.
- You are organized, focused and results oriented.
- You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
- You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT…
- Research new components, technologies, and methods to incorporate into new designs
- Support the design layout of printed circuit board files from electrical schematic information
- Participate in engineering activities related to building and troubleshooting hardware, including soldering, operation of test equipment, and daily work in both office and test lab environments
- Create and document designs in required formats, including BOMs, ECOs, technical reports, and design specifications
- Participate in design reviews and team meetings
WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK…
- We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
- We foster a friendly and inclusive workplace in which all employees feel valued, respected, and accepted.
- We are all on the same team. We communicate well with one another.
- We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right – every time.
- We have a fairly flat organizational structure which allows for improved collaboration, easier decision-making, and effective communication between leadership and employees.
- We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we enjoy an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives, and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.
- We have a small company feel – even though we’re doing big things!
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Design Engineer
Align your credentials with SOC codes
Pull the O*NET profile for Electrical Engineers (SOC 17-2071) before applying. Your degree, transcripts, and work samples need to map directly to that occupation so the designated sponsor can justify your DS-2019 category as Trainee or Research Scholar.
Draft a phase-by-phase training plan
Host employers submit a detailed training plan to your designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued. Sketch your own version first, covering CAD tools, IEEE standards, and project milestones by month, so you can guide a hesitant employer through the document.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings
Search OFLC Wage Search for electrical engineering roles to identify host companies that regularly file for foreign professionals. Firms already familiar with prevailing-wage compliance are far more likely to coordinate with a designated J-1 sponsor without friction.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned roles
Search Migrate Mate for Electrical Design Engineer positions filtered by sponsorship history. The platform surfaces U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with international professionals, saving you from cold-applying to companies with no experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
If your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, your J-1 may carry a two-year home residency requirement before you can switch to H-1B or a green card path. Raise this with the designated sponsor during intake, not after you receive the DS-2019.
Confirm the sponsor validates electrical engineering
Designated sponsors like AIPT and Cultural Vistas each publish the occupational fields they certify. Verify your host employer's proposed role falls within the sponsor's approved categories before the employer contacts them, or you risk a rejected training plan application.
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Find Electrical Design Engineer JobsElectrical Design Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Electrical Design Engineer role?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category covers structured, curriculum-related placements. If you've graduated within the last year and are under 35, the Trainee category applies. Researchers developing new circuit architectures or power systems methodologies at a university or national lab typically fall under Research Scholar.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an electrical engineering placement?
The J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Bodies like AIPT, Cultural Vistas, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form, review your training plan, and monitor compliance throughout your stay. The U.S. company where you do the actual engineering work is the host employer, a separate party from the designated sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Electrical Design Engineer?
Search Migrate Mate for Electrical Design Engineer roles filtered by international sponsorship signals. Many companies that regularly hire foreign professionals understand the host employer obligations, such as providing supervision and submitting training documentation to the designated sponsor. Targeting firms with that track record shortens the conversation significantly compared to approaching employers who have never hosted a J-1 exchange visitor.
What does the training plan need to cover for an electrical engineering J-1?
The designated sponsor requires a phase-by-phase document outlining specific skills, tools, and supervised activities for each period of your placement. For an Electrical Design Engineer role, that typically includes sections on CAD software workflows, IEEE standard application, schematic review cycles, and any lab or prototype work. USCIS and the State Department both reference this plan during status verification, so vague descriptions invite delays or denials.
Can a J-1 Electrical Design Engineer transition to an H-1B after the placement ends?
Potentially, but the two-year home residency requirement is the main obstacle. If your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List or your J-1 was government-funded, you must return home for two years before changing to H-1B or adjusting status to a green card. A waiver exists but requires a separate application. Confirm with the designated sponsor at intake whether your situation triggers this requirement.
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