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Electrical Engineering Technician jobs on OPT typically fall under SOC code 17-3023, which STEM-designates your OPT extension to 36 months total. These roles involve hands-on circuit testing, equipment calibration, and systems support, work that maps cleanly to electrical engineering or related STEM degrees for DSO verification.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Cybersecurity Capstone Coach
Posting End Date: September 28, 2026
NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)
Required Degree:
BS degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or related field required. MS degree preferred.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
Demonstrated success within career. Interest and passion in the design education process are required.
Duties/Expectations:
Must work with assigned student team of 5-7 members. Help students learn the design process and successfully complete their assigned project. Duties will include:
- Guide the team in selecting and applying a project structure, workflow, and design process that fits the nature of the project, technical requirements, deliverables, timeline, and sponsor expectations.
- Learn and share Capstone policies.
- Coach and mentor your student team.
- Attend Capstone lectures, weekly team meetings and Capstone faculty coach meetings.
- Establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with the project sponsor.
- Help the teams maintain realistic project scope, timelines, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist students in understanding how general course requirements apply to their project.
- Help students learn important professional soft skills and how to work together as a team.
- Ability to spend an average of 3 hours per week between 8-10 am M-F coaching a team of engineering students.
Must also be able to support the mission of Brigham Young University.
Instructions to Applicants:
In your Cover Letter, please include an experience you have had teaching young students how to design and work in teams on a project.
Documents Required at the Time of Application:
Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Cybersecurity Capstone Coach
Posting End Date: September 28, 2026
NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)
Required Degree:
BS degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or related field required. MS degree preferred.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
Demonstrated success within career. Interest and passion in the design education process are required.
Duties/Expectations:
Must work with assigned student team of 5-7 members. Help students learn the design process and successfully complete their assigned project. Duties will include:
- Guide the team in selecting and applying a project structure, workflow, and design process that fits the nature of the project, technical requirements, deliverables, timeline, and sponsor expectations.
- Learn and share Capstone policies.
- Coach and mentor your student team.
- Attend Capstone lectures, weekly team meetings and Capstone faculty coach meetings.
- Establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with the project sponsor.
- Help the teams maintain realistic project scope, timelines, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist students in understanding how general course requirements apply to their project.
- Help students learn important professional soft skills and how to work together as a team.
- Ability to spend an average of 3 hours per week between 8-10 am M-F coaching a team of engineering students.
Must also be able to support the mission of Brigham Young University.
Instructions to Applicants:
In your Cover Letter, please include an experience you have had teaching young students how to design and work in teams on a project.
Documents Required at the Time of Application:
Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Electrical Engineering Technician
Confirm your role qualifies as STEM
Electrical Engineering Technician positions under SOC 17-3023 qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your employer's job description references this SOC code before accepting an offer to protect your extension eligibility.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask during the offer stage, not after. Most established manufacturers, defense contractors, and utilities are already enrolled, making them reliable targets.
Align your degree field to the job description
Your DSO must confirm the role directly relates to your degree. Electrical, electronics, or electromechanical engineering degrees map cleanly. If your degree is adjacent, document how your coursework covers the technical skills the job requires.
Prioritize companies that already file H-1B
Employers who regularly sponsor H-1B visa petitions have established immigration processes, making your transition from OPT far smoother. Search federal LCA disclosure data to identify which companies in this field have a sponsorship track record.
Start the STEM extension process 90 days early
File your STEM OPT extension application no later than 90 days before your initial OPT expires. A timely, pending application keeps you authorized to work during USCIS processing, which can take two to five months.
Request a clear job title on your offer letter
Vague titles like 'Lab Assistant' can complicate your DSO's STEM determination. Ask your employer to use a title that reflects your technical duties, such as Electrical Engineering Technician or Electronics Technician, on all official documentation.
Electrical Engineering Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Engineering Technician job qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if the role falls under SOC code 17-3023 (Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians) and your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as electrical or electronics engineering. Your DSO confirms the connection between your degree and the job before approving the I-20 extension. Employers must also be enrolled in E-Verify.
What degree fields support an OPT application for Electrical Engineering Technician roles?
Electrical engineering, electronics engineering, electromechanical engineering technology, and closely related STEM fields are the strongest matches. Degrees in computer engineering or instrumentation engineering can also qualify if the job description involves work covered by your coursework. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the job description to that conversation.
How do I find Electrical Engineering Technician jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Electrical Engineering Technician jobs from employers who are open to OPT work authorization, so you're not filtering through postings that exclude international students. Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, utilities, and large industrial companies tend to have the most consistent sponsorship infrastructure for this role category.
Can I work as an Electrical Engineering Technician on pre-completion OPT before graduating?
Yes, pre-completion OPT allows you to work in a role directly related to your major before you finish your degree. There are hour restrictions during the academic year: no more than 20 hours per week while classes are in session. Full-time work is permitted during official school breaks and after your last semester's coursework is complete.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Electrical Engineering Technician employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
If you are on a STEM OPT extension, losing E-Verify enrollment at your employer is a compliance problem. You must report the change to your DSO within five business days. You may need to find a new E-Verify enrolled employer to maintain lawful status. Standard 12-month OPT does not have the E-Verify requirement, so this issue applies specifically to STEM extensions.