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Robotics Engineer roles in the United States are available to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your career stage. Securing sponsorship requires a designated State Department sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 before you can begin with a host employer.
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New York University Tandon School of Engineering
The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a full time Research Scholar.
New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world.
Responsibilities
Candidates will be responsible for:
- Python Programming: Write, test, and maintain Python scripts and modules to support robot control applications.
- Hands on robotics: Plan and conduct experiments with real robot systems, log data, track data, visualize data.
- ML Model Training: Use NYU’s high performance computing (HPC) to train large models (4B parameters).
- ML Model Inference: Deploy trained models for real robot experiments.
- Robot Simulation: Train and deploy models within a simulated robot environment.
- Exceptional communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Python and ML model training is required.
Salary range
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the minimum salary for this position is $48,000 to $62,500 per year, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.
Expected start date and period of employment
Expected start date is June 18th, 2026. This position is expected to be for 2.5 months through August 31, 2026.
Candidates should have a Masters in Mechanical Engineering or a degree in a related STEM field. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in robotics, vision language action models, behavior cloning techniques, underwater robot systems, and autonomous systems, as exemplified by a strong publication record.
Applicants should submit the following information:
- Cover letter,
- up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
- names and contact information for three references,
- Other additional information needed (e.g., research statement, publications).
All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio.
Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Sustainability Statement
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability.
RESEARCH SCHOLAR
New York University Tandon School of Engineering
The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a full time Research Scholar.
New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world.
Responsibilities
Candidates will be responsible for:
- Python Programming: Write, test, and maintain Python scripts and modules to support robot control applications.
- Hands on robotics: Plan and conduct experiments with real robot systems, log data, track data, visualize data.
- ML Model Training: Use NYU’s high performance computing (HPC) to train large models (4B parameters).
- ML Model Inference: Deploy trained models for real robot experiments.
- Robot Simulation: Train and deploy models within a simulated robot environment.
- Exceptional communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Python and ML model training is required.
Salary range
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the minimum salary for this position is $48,000 to $62,500 per year, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.
Expected start date and period of employment
Expected start date is June 18th, 2026. This position is expected to be for 2.5 months through August 31, 2026.
Candidates should have a Masters in Mechanical Engineering or a degree in a related STEM field. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in robotics, vision language action models, behavior cloning techniques, underwater robot systems, and autonomous systems, as exemplified by a strong publication record.
Applicants should submit the following information:
- Cover letter,
- up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
- names and contact information for three references,
- Other additional information needed (e.g., research statement, publications).
All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio.
Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Sustainability Statement
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Robotics Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Gather documentation proving your robotics engineering degree maps to U.S. equivalents. J-1 visa Trainee and Research Scholar reviewers scrutinize whether your academic background directly supports the proposed training objectives, so credential evaluations from a NACES-recognized agency strengthen your DS-2019 application.
Build a training plan before approaching host employers
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training Plan outlining specific robotics skills you'll develop week by week. Draft this document yourself first so host employers can review and refine it rather than building it from scratch, which speeds the sponsorship timeline significantly.
Target host employers with established robotics R&D programs
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers actively seeking Robotics Engineers in roles that align with J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar objectives, so you're approaching organizations already familiar with hosting international engineering professionals.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Many Robotics Engineer J-1 placements funded by a foreign government or involving skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List trigger the two-year home residency requirement. Confirm whether your country and funding source subject you to this obligation before accepting a host offer, since a waiver process takes additional months.
Confirm your host employer's site is program-compliant
USCIS and your designated sponsor will verify that the host facility has adequate equipment, supervision, and safety protocols for robotics training. Employers lacking documented on-site mentorship structures or relevant lab infrastructure risk having your DS-2019 application denied at the sponsor review stage.
Request the DS-2019 timeline from your sponsor before signing
Designated sponsors such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue DS-2019 forms on their own processing schedules, which can range from two to eight weeks after a complete application is submitted. Build this window into your start-date negotiations with the host employer to avoid unauthorized early start.
Robotics Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Robotics Engineer role?
The right category depends on your career stage. Current university students completing robotics coursework typically qualify under the Intern category. Professionals who have graduated and hold up to five years of post-degree robotics experience qualify under the Trainee category. Researchers at a university or institute conducting robotics research generally fit the Research Scholar or Short-Term Scholar category, depending on program length and institutional affiliation.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Robotics Engineer position?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not your hiring employer. Entities like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form, monitor your program compliance, and serve as your official sponsor throughout the exchange. The robotics company or research lab where you work is your host organization, a legally distinct role from the sponsoring entity.
How can I find Robotics Engineer roles open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most standard job boards don't filter by J-1 host willingness, making the search inefficient. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Robotics Engineer positions at U.S. employers that align with J-1 program objectives, saving you from reaching out to companies that have never hosted an exchange visitor and don't have a sponsoring organization relationship in place.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Robotics Engineers?
It can. If your J-1 placement is funded by your home government, if the U.S. government is funding your exchange, or if your home country has designated robotics or automation skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you'll be subject to the two-year home residency requirement after your program ends. This requirement prevents you from changing to H-1B visa or applying for a green card until you've returned home or obtained a waiver.
What should a Robotics Engineer's J-1 Training Plan include?
Your Training Plan must describe specific technical skills you'll develop, the robotics systems or software involved, weekly supervision structure, and measurable learning objectives tied to each phase. Vague plans referencing general engineering tasks are commonly rejected. Detail the hardware platforms, programming environments, and project milestones your host employer will expose you to, and match each objective back to your existing academic or professional background.