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Software Development Engineer in Test roles are highly compatible with F-1 OPT, as the position directly applies computer science and software engineering degrees. Most employers expect proficiency in test automation frameworks like Selenium or pytest. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you meaningful runway to prove value and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
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(Internal: MTS II, Software)
Responsibilities:
Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com
Who We Are:
Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, Wi-Fi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!
How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. If you want to learn more about us, visit us at www.panasonic.aero
And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to https://careers.na.panasonic.com/avionics/jobs
The Position:
- Support the development of test strategies, test plans, test environments, and reports for manual or automated testing.
- Define automation strategies, automation cases for functional, regression, and system testing of complex software and hardware systems.
- Review requirements for testability and define test data, manual and automated test strategies, with an automation first mindset.
- Development, enhancement and deployment of automated functional tests, integration tests and system end-to-end tests through automation test frameworks.
- Development of manual tests to supplement automated tests.
- Integrate and maintain hardware/software test environments, including test racks.
- Execute test cases, test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts, validate results and provide first-tier triage for issues found during test execution.
- Document test results, issues found, and generate test reports.
- Collaborate with Test and Development teams to ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions for issues found during test execution.
- Reproduce, debug, isolate and report issues and verify fixes.
- Evaluate and convert manual test cases into automated test cases.
- Work closely with Development and Test teams to transform testing into a CI/CD environment.
- Position involves working at test racks in a lab environment.
The wage range of $39.42 - $66.35 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives (please also ensure to include a full list of “other forms of compensation” applicable to any posting too, and this would include GEB, NQDC, commissions, profit-sharing, as just some illustrative examples). The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years’ work experience.
- Demonstrated programming skills with a focus on automated test scripting on Linux. Tools include Python/Pytest, Selenium, Expect, Appium, Postman, shell scripting, HTML, Javascript, etc.
- Good understanding of Unix/Linux OS environments. Familiarity of systems administrator capabilities and Linux shell scripting.
- Knowledge of SQL (MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases and languages.
- Good understanding of Computer Networks and Embedded Systems.
- Familiarity with DevOps CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab.
- Familiarity with Virtualization, Containerization, Docker Containers.
- Understanding of software testing methodologies (functional and non-functional) and testing techniques (Grey Box, Black Box, Regression, Stress).
- Familiar with software development tools such as Gitlab, Jira.
- Familiar working with Waterfall and Agile/Scrum development methodologies and environments.
- The ability to understand system-level wiring diagrams and hardware interfaces is an advantage.
- Self-motivated and self-driven.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation.
- A willingness to learn new technologies, skills, processes, etc.
Our Principles:
Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
What We Offer:
At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
- Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
- Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA & HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
- Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
- Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
- 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
- Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
- Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate.
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SDET - Software Development Engineer in Test II
(Internal: MTS II, Software)
Responsibilities:
Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com
Who We Are:
Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, Wi-Fi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!
How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. If you want to learn more about us, visit us at www.panasonic.aero
And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to https://careers.na.panasonic.com/avionics/jobs
The Position:
- Support the development of test strategies, test plans, test environments, and reports for manual or automated testing.
- Define automation strategies, automation cases for functional, regression, and system testing of complex software and hardware systems.
- Review requirements for testability and define test data, manual and automated test strategies, with an automation first mindset.
- Development, enhancement and deployment of automated functional tests, integration tests and system end-to-end tests through automation test frameworks.
- Development of manual tests to supplement automated tests.
- Integrate and maintain hardware/software test environments, including test racks.
- Execute test cases, test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts, validate results and provide first-tier triage for issues found during test execution.
- Document test results, issues found, and generate test reports.
- Collaborate with Test and Development teams to ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions for issues found during test execution.
- Reproduce, debug, isolate and report issues and verify fixes.
- Evaluate and convert manual test cases into automated test cases.
- Work closely with Development and Test teams to transform testing into a CI/CD environment.
- Position involves working at test racks in a lab environment.
The wage range of $39.42 - $66.35 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives (please also ensure to include a full list of “other forms of compensation” applicable to any posting too, and this would include GEB, NQDC, commissions, profit-sharing, as just some illustrative examples). The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years’ work experience.
- Demonstrated programming skills with a focus on automated test scripting on Linux. Tools include Python/Pytest, Selenium, Expect, Appium, Postman, shell scripting, HTML, Javascript, etc.
- Good understanding of Unix/Linux OS environments. Familiarity of systems administrator capabilities and Linux shell scripting.
- Knowledge of SQL (MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases and languages.
- Good understanding of Computer Networks and Embedded Systems.
- Familiarity with DevOps CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab.
- Familiarity with Virtualization, Containerization, Docker Containers.
- Understanding of software testing methodologies (functional and non-functional) and testing techniques (Grey Box, Black Box, Regression, Stress).
- Familiar with software development tools such as Gitlab, Jira.
- Familiar working with Waterfall and Agile/Scrum development methodologies and environments.
- The ability to understand system-level wiring diagrams and hardware interfaces is an advantage.
- Self-motivated and self-driven.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation.
- A willingness to learn new technologies, skills, processes, etc.
Our Principles:
Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
What We Offer:
At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
- Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
- Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA & HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
- Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
- Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
- 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
- Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
- Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Software Development Engineer In Test
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Large tech employers and mid-size software companies that filed H-1B visa petitions in prior years are your strongest sponsorship bets. SDET roles at these firms often sit within engineering orgs that routinely sponsor international employees after OPT.
Highlight automation depth, not just manual testing experience
Employers weighing sponsorship want engineers who reduce testing costs long-term. Demonstrating ownership of CI/CD-integrated test suites in Python, Java, or JavaScript signals the kind of specialized value that justifies the investment in a visa petition.
Apply before your OPT authorization expires, not after
Start your search at least three months before your EAD end date. Sponsorship timelines vary by employer, and some companies need weeks just to initiate an H-1B or O-1 visa review internally before extending an offer.
Pursue your STEM OPT extension proactively
If your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field, apply for the 24-month extension before your initial OPT expires. The extension nearly triples your authorized work window and is required for E-Verify employers.
Frame your degree field clearly on applications
SDET roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B because they require a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. Listing your exact degree field on your resume makes it easier for hiring managers to confirm sponsorship eligibility early.
Ask about sponsorship during the recruiter screen, not at offer stage
Raising the topic early prevents wasted time on both sides. Phrase it plainly: ask whether the company sponsors H-1B visas for this role. Most technical recruiters at mid-to-large firms will have a direct answer within one business day.
Software Development Engineer In Test OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do SDET roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, Software Development Engineer in Test positions typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, software engineering, or computer engineering. Your degree field, not the job title itself, determines eligibility. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
How do I find SDET jobs that sponsor OPT or H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers willing to sponsor work visas. Searching there surfaces SDET roles at companies with documented H-1B filing histories, so you avoid spending time on applications where sponsorship was never on the table. Standard job boards don't surface this information reliably.
Can I work as an SDET on OPT if my degree is in computer science but I have no formal testing experience?
Yes. OPT authorizes work that is directly related to your degree field, and software testing is firmly within the scope of a computer science degree. Employers hiring entry-level SDETs generally care more about programming skills and familiarity with testing concepts than prior industry testing experience specifically.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm laid off from an SDET role?
F-1 OPT students have a 90-day unemployment allowance, which is cumulative across the full OPT period. If you're on a STEM OPT extension, the allowance increases to 150 days total. You must report the unemployment to your DSO and begin your job search immediately, as exceeding the limit puts your F-1 status at risk.
Is an SDET role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
SDET positions generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science or software engineering. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for software testing and quality engineering roles consistently. Your employer's attorney will assess the specific job description, but most well-defined SDET roles clear the specialty occupation standard without issue.