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Wireless Engineer roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors under the J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 and coordinate sponsorship with your host employer, covering RF design, network infrastructure, and telecom systems work.
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As a technology leader, NXP is re-imagining how we connect and interact with our advanced portfolio of wireless solutions. Our in-house experts build on decades of leadership in RF technology to not only guide the ongoing expansion of wireless, but also innovate across the entirety of the wireless spectrum.
From such short range technologies like NFC and Ultra-Wideband, to Wi-Fi 7/8, the NXP team is driving global market adoption of these cutting-edge technologies. When combined with the processing power of the EdgeVerse platform, NXP is uniquely positioned to enable smart connected devices for IoT, industrial, auto and communication infrastructure applications—making lives easier, safer, and more convenient.
Joining the NXP Wireless Connectivity team means you will have unparalleled opportunities to develop the best-in-class products with the latest IEEE standards in advanced processing nodes; it means you will work with a group of passionate and talented engineers to tackle the most crucial tasks leading the next-generation of innovations including Wi-Fi 7 technologies.
NXP’s Wireless Connectivity team has an open and inclusive work environment that promotes excellence, innovation, collaboration, and integrity. An expanding business comes with tremendous career opportunities which will challenge and grow your talents. If you are ready to start the next chapter of your career in the wireless area, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to join a world leader in this technology.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NXP's Wireless Connectivity team currently have job opening(s) in the following area(s):
2026 Intern, wireless system team
As an intern for the wireless system engineering team, the candidate will participate in the research and development of advanced wireless technology.
The candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Design and development of advanced wireless LAN technologies
- Develop simulations using Matlab or C++ to verify the new features
- Work closely with the rest of system team or hardware design teams to analyze the data and brainstorm the enhancement for next generation products.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a PhD or Masters in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a graduation of December 2026 or later
- Must understand the fundamentals of signal processing and digital communications
- Must understand the fundamentals of machine learning and/or hardware accelerator
- Must be fluent in C/C++, MATLAB
- Desirable to have wireless sensing experience
- Desirable to have scripting and automation skills
- Desirable to be familiar with IEEE WLAN 802.11 standards
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is:
$64,480 to $107,500 annually
Company benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations.
NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
INTRODUCTION
As a technology leader, NXP is re-imagining how we connect and interact with our advanced portfolio of wireless solutions. Our in-house experts build on decades of leadership in RF technology to not only guide the ongoing expansion of wireless, but also innovate across the entirety of the wireless spectrum.
From such short range technologies like NFC and Ultra-Wideband, to Wi-Fi 7/8, the NXP team is driving global market adoption of these cutting-edge technologies. When combined with the processing power of the EdgeVerse platform, NXP is uniquely positioned to enable smart connected devices for IoT, industrial, auto and communication infrastructure applications—making lives easier, safer, and more convenient.
Joining the NXP Wireless Connectivity team means you will have unparalleled opportunities to develop the best-in-class products with the latest IEEE standards in advanced processing nodes; it means you will work with a group of passionate and talented engineers to tackle the most crucial tasks leading the next-generation of innovations including Wi-Fi 7 technologies.
NXP’s Wireless Connectivity team has an open and inclusive work environment that promotes excellence, innovation, collaboration, and integrity. An expanding business comes with tremendous career opportunities which will challenge and grow your talents. If you are ready to start the next chapter of your career in the wireless area, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to join a world leader in this technology.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NXP's Wireless Connectivity team currently have job opening(s) in the following area(s):
2026 Intern, wireless system team
As an intern for the wireless system engineering team, the candidate will participate in the research and development of advanced wireless technology.
The candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Design and development of advanced wireless LAN technologies
- Develop simulations using Matlab or C++ to verify the new features
- Work closely with the rest of system team or hardware design teams to analyze the data and brainstorm the enhancement for next generation products.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a PhD or Masters in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a graduation of December 2026 or later
- Must understand the fundamentals of signal processing and digital communications
- Must understand the fundamentals of machine learning and/or hardware accelerator
- Must be fluent in C/C++, MATLAB
- Desirable to have wireless sensing experience
- Desirable to have scripting and automation skills
- Desirable to be familiar with IEEE WLAN 802.11 standards
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is:
$64,480 to $107,500 annually
Company benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations.
NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Wireless Engineer
Document your RF credentials before applying
Compile degree transcripts, professional certifications like CWNA or CCNA, and a portfolio of wireless projects before contacting host employers. J-1 Trainee applications require a detailed training plan, and gaps in documented credentials slow DS-2019 issuance significantly.
Target employers with existing J-1 host agreements
Telecom infrastructure firms, university research labs, and federal contractors often maintain standing host agreements with designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT. Positions at these organizations move to DS-2019 issuance faster than roles at employers setting up agreements from scratch.
Search for roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Wireless Engineer positions by employers that align with J-1 sponsorship pathways. Surfacing the right host employer is the practical first step before any sponsor organization can begin the DS-2019 process.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Some Wireless Engineer J-1 placements funded by government sources or in skills-shortage fields trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm your funding source and nationality with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Align your training plan to SOC code 17-2072
Designated sponsors build the training plan around your role's Standard Occupational Classification. O*NET lists the core competencies for Wireless Engineers under SOC 17-2072, and matching your plan's learning objectives to those tasks strengthens the sponsor's compliance documentation.
Confirm the 18-month Trainee program ceiling
J-1 Trainee status caps out at 18 months, with no extension path for the same host employer. If your wireless engineering project runs longer, negotiate a realistic project timeline with the host before the designated sponsor finalizes DS-2019 start and end dates.
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Find Wireless Engineer JobsWireless Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Wireless Engineer role?
It depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies and allows up to 12 months of training. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or are an early-career professional, the Trainee category fits and allows up to 18 months. Research scholars working on wireless systems projects at universities or national labs may qualify under the Research Scholar category instead.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a wireless engineering placement?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the engineering firm or lab where you'll work. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form and monitor program compliance. The employer where you perform wireless engineering work is the host organization. This separation matters because the host employer signs the training plan but the designated sponsor is your legal program sponsor.
Can I work on commercial wireless network deployments on a J-1 Trainee visa?
Yes, if the work is structured as a training experience that advances your professional development rather than filling a permanent operational role. The training plan must document specific learning objectives tied to wireless systems, such as RF propagation modeling, antenna design, or spectrum analysis. Placements where you'd primarily perform routine production work without defined training milestones risk non-compliance with J-1 program requirements.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 wireless engineering candidates?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Wireless Engineer roles at employers that align with J-1 sponsorship pathways. Identifying the right host employer is the prerequisite step before any designated sponsor organization can begin processing your DS-2019. Telecom infrastructure companies, defense contractors, and university engineering departments are common host employer categories for this role.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to wireless engineering J-1 placements?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies when your J-1 exchange is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or when your home country has designated wireless engineering as a skills-shortage field. Your DS-2019 will indicate whether the requirement applies. If it does, you'd need to return home for two years, or obtain a waiver, before changing to most other nonimmigrant visa categories like H-1B.
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