STEM OPT Circuit Design Engineer Jobs
Circuit Design Engineer roles in semiconductors, RF systems, and embedded hardware fall squarely within STEM OPT eligibility. Your STEM degree lets you apply for a 24-month OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization, as long as your employer is enrolled in E-Verify before your training plan is filed.
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Duration: 12 Months
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Temporary assignment
Work Type: Onsite/Hybrid
Payrate: $70.00 - 73.00/hr.
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Austin, that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. Global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories, graphics processors, motherboard chip sets, and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods.
Job Description:
Client’s 3rd Party IP Team needs a person very familiar with all aspects of general purpose I/O (GPIO) and capable of supporting integration of various kinds of these IP into all Client’s products. The candidate would ensure correct and robust integration and electrical analysis of GPIO, working with chip-level physical design teams and power/signal integrity teams.
The person:
You have strong circuit/electrical/ESD background. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide guidance and review of a wide array of digital and analog GPIO implementations based on 3rd party IP licensed by Client
- Perform and support electrical analyses for power and signal integrity to ensure that GPIOs operate successfully across many Client SoC environments.
- Review and sign off on physical verification checks for GPIO.
- Develop AI-assisted methodology to help streamline GPIO integration efforts across many implementations and many SoC.
Preferred experience:
- Circuit and logic design engineering experience
- ESD knowledge and experience
- Experience with SPICE
- Understanding power noise generation and sensitivity
- Understanding of the basics of signal integrity, specifically termination impedance, characteristic impedance, transmission lines
- Experience using AI tool(s) in engineering practice.
- Knowledge of clock distribution and clock specifications like jitter, DCD, etc. a plus.
Academic credentials:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Job Title: Circuit Design Engineer 4
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Temporary assignment
Work Type: Onsite/Hybrid
Payrate: $70.00 - 73.00/hr.
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Austin, that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. Global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories, graphics processors, motherboard chip sets, and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods.
Job Description:
Client’s 3rd Party IP Team needs a person very familiar with all aspects of general purpose I/O (GPIO) and capable of supporting integration of various kinds of these IP into all Client’s products. The candidate would ensure correct and robust integration and electrical analysis of GPIO, working with chip-level physical design teams and power/signal integrity teams.
The person:
You have strong circuit/electrical/ESD background. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide guidance and review of a wide array of digital and analog GPIO implementations based on 3rd party IP licensed by Client
- Perform and support electrical analyses for power and signal integrity to ensure that GPIOs operate successfully across many Client SoC environments.
- Review and sign off on physical verification checks for GPIO.
- Develop AI-assisted methodology to help streamline GPIO integration efforts across many implementations and many SoC.
Preferred experience:
- Circuit and logic design engineering experience
- ESD knowledge and experience
- Experience with SPICE
- Understanding power noise generation and sensitivity
- Understanding of the basics of signal integrity, specifically termination impedance, characteristic impedance, transmission lines
- Experience using AI tool(s) in engineering practice.
- Knowledge of clock distribution and clock specifications like jitter, DCD, etc. a plus.
Academic credentials:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Circuit Design Engineer
Verify your CIP code matches circuit engineering
Your STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code. Electrical Engineering (14.1001) and Computer Engineering (14.0901) both qualify, but confirm your specific code with your DSO before applying to roles.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you submit your I-983 training plan. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm enrollment status. An unenrolled employer cannot legally authorize your STEM OPT extension.
Build a portfolio of tape-out or simulation projects
Circuit Design Engineer roles require demonstrated proficiency in tools like Cadence, Synopsys, or SPICE. Hiring managers at semiconductor firms often filter candidates by tape-out experience. Document any academic or internship designs you contributed to before applying.
Target fabless and EDA companies with OPT hiring history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Circuit Design Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for STEM roles. DOL LCA data shows which companies actively hire STEM OPT students into hardware and design positions.
Structure your I-983 around specific design deliverables
Your I-983 training plan must list concrete learning objectives tied to your Circuit Design Engineer role. Vague descriptions get rejected by DSOs. Specify milestones like schematic design reviews, layout sign-offs, or silicon bring-up participation with projected completion dates.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search data
Before signing an offer, look up your job title and work location in the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the salary meets the prevailing wage for that metro area. Underpaid STEM OPT positions can create problems if the employer later files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Circuit Design Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science degrees all carry qualifying CIP codes. The role itself must also relate directly to your degree field. Your DSO reviews both the job description and your degree when approving your I-983 training plan, so confirm the connection is explicit before they submit.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before starting?
Use the E-Verify employer search tool to look up your employer by company name or employer identification number. Enrollment must be active before you submit your I-983 training plan to your DSO. If your employer is not yet enrolled, they can register directly through E-Verify, but that process takes time, so raise it early in the offer negotiation stage.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Circuit Design Engineer position?
Your I-983 must describe how the role connects to your STEM degree with specific, measurable learning goals. For circuit design roles, list objectives like mastering a particular EDA toolchain, completing a design review cycle, or contributing to a tape-out milestone. Generic descriptions like 'gain industry experience' are not sufficient and will delay DSO approval.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery while on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf and it is selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. USCIS issues cap-gap coverage automatically if your OPT EAD is still valid when the petition is filed. You can continue working as a Circuit Design Engineer during this period without interruption.
Where can I find Circuit Design Engineer jobs where employers are already familiar with STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Circuit Design Engineer roles filtered by employers with active DOL Labor Condition Application filings, which shows they have experience hiring international candidates in STEM roles. Targeting these employers reduces the time you spend educating hiring managers about E-Verify enrollment and I-983 requirements, which are non-negotiable parts of your extension approval.