J-1 Visa Systems Engineer Jobs
Systems 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. Qualifying positions require a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and provide sponsorship. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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Position Summary:
The Industrial and Systems Engineering Intern will have the opportunity to work alongside our project support and change management team and contribute to real-world projects that have a meaningful impact. This internship is designed to provide you with valuable industry experience, mentorship, and the chance to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting. This position provides insight and experience with the daily operations of the hospital, medical office buildings, healthcare systems, and technology.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant systems or industrial engineering field.
- Strong academic record with coursework related to the internship position.
Preferred
Essential Job Functions:
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
- Collaborate with leaders, project managers, and planners on various process improvements, continual quality improvement, and other projects.
- Assist in project planning, research, and data collection.
- Contribute to the development and execution of project and process design and analysis.
- Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
- Perform daily rounds with teams when partnering on projects and process redesigns.
- Use academic learnings to identify additional improvement considerations for projects and process redesigns.
- Review business cases and other operational analyses to identify evidence-based recommendations on project and process design.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
- Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
- Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
- Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
- Works varied shifts as scheduled and/or needed
Schedule Requirements
- This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
- The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
- On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
- Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
- Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
- Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
- Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
- Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
- Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
- Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
- Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
- Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
- Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
- Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.
Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Systems Engineer
Align your degree with SOC codes
Systems Engineer roles map to SOC 17-2199 in O*NET. Confirm your degree field matches the technical discipline of the posted role before applying, since designated sponsors verify this alignment when approving your DS-2019.
Identify your correct J-1 category early
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify under the Intern category. If you've graduated within the past year, Trainee applies. Applying under the wrong category causes DS-2019 rejections that delay your start date by weeks.
Draft a training plan before outreach
Host employers must submit a structured training plan to the designated sponsor. Arrive at interviews with a draft outlining your learning objectives, technical milestones, and supervision structure, since many engineering hiring managers don't know what sponsors require.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned openings
Filter systems engineering roles on Migrate Mate by J-1 visa compatibility to surface host employers already familiar with the designated sponsor workflow, saving you the step of educating a recruiter from scratch.
Check the 2-year home residency requirement upfront
Government-funded J-1 exchange visitors and those from countries on the State Department skills list face a two-year home residency requirement before changing to H-1B or green card status. Confirm your situation with your sponsor before signing an offer.
Verify host employer acceptance before sponsor enrollment
Designated sponsors such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT require written confirmation of your host employer placement before they issue a DS-2019. Secure a signed offer letter or formal placement agreement first, or your sponsor application stalls at intake.
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Find Systems Engineer JobsSystems Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Systems Engineer role?
It depends on your career stage. Current students completing a degree in engineering or a related technical field typically fall under the Intern category. Professionals who have graduated and are pursuing supervised on-the-job training qualify under the Trainee category. Researchers working in advanced systems or defense engineering at universities or national labs may qualify under Research Scholar or Specialist, depending on the host institution.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a Systems Engineer, the employer or a third party?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE issue your DS-2019, approve your training plan, and monitor compliance throughout your exchange. Your employer is the host organization. The two roles are legally separate, and confusing them often causes delays when candidates approach employers expecting direct visa sponsorship.
Can I use Migrate Mate to find Systems Engineer roles that accept J-1 exchange visitors?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter Systems Engineer openings by J-1 visa compatibility, which surfaces host employers already working within the designated sponsor framework. That matters because systems engineering roles at companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process often stall during onboarding, and targeting experienced host employers reduces that risk significantly.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Systems Engineers on a J-1 visa?
It applies in specific circumstances, not universally. If your J-1 program was funded by your home country's government, the U.S. government, or if your occupation appears on your country's State Department skills list, you're subject to the two-year requirement before switching to H-1B or pursuing a green card. Many private-sector systems engineering Trainee placements are not government-funded, so the requirement may not apply, but you must confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
What documentation does a host employer need to complete before my J-1 can be issued?
The host employer must sign a formal training plan, typically Form DS-7002 for Intern and Trainee categories, outlining your technical learning objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation schedule. The designated sponsor reviews and approves this plan before issuing your DS-2019. Systems engineering roles often require the host to document hands-on experience with specific platforms or infrastructure, so the more detailed your plan, the faster sponsor approval moves.
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