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Electrical Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree is in electrical engineering or a related CIP-coded field and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. That gives you up to 36 months of work authorization to build U.S. experience in power systems, embedded hardware, circuit design, or RF engineering.
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INTRODUCTION
This role has been designed as ‘Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
This position will support government accounts. Therefore, due to federal export-control regulations, the selected candidate must hold U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent resident/Green Card status or otherwise have a category of refugee/asylee status enabling them to perform the role without requiring a license under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Designs, analyzes, develops, modifies and evaluates electrical/electronic parts, components, sub-systems, algorithms, or integrated circuitry for HPC electrical/electronic equipment and other hardware systems. Interacts with key representatives of hardware design, FW and SW to help direct & resolve system issues across the solution. Learn development cycles for HW, FW and SW groups and act as intermediate and leader of this group. Assists in architecture development and assessment. Evaluates reliability of materials, properties, designs, and techniques used in production. May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.
Learn and contribute to assignments by applying hardware and software concepts and theoretical knowledge acquired through specialized training, education, or previous experience. Acts as team member by providing information, analysis and recommendations in support of team efforts. Exercises independent judgment within defined parameters.
Responsibilities:
- Designs portions of engineering solutions for electrical and electronic parts, subsystems, integrated circuitry, and algorithms based on established engineering principles and in accordance with provided specifications and requirements.
- Implements and is a key contributor of a HPC group of HW, FW and SW engineers that reviews test plans for existing designs, and directs issues to the appropriate development owner.
- Develops understanding of and relationship with internal and outsourced development partners on HW, FW and SW design and development.
- Participates as a member of project team of other electrical hardware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for low to moderately-complex products.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. Typically 0-2 years experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience or understanding of electrical design tools and software packages.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of basic design for electronic components, integrated circuitry, and algorithms.
- Understanding of thermal and electromagnetic properties of materials and managing emissions.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_01
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 62,900 - 145,300 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammers impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.
Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Electrical Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field, electrical engineering falls under CIP 14.1001. Your DSO confirms this in SEVIS before certifying your STEM OPT extension request.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter for the company's E-Verify employer ID number before signing. Employers can also self-verify their enrollment status through the E-Verify portal. No E-Verify enrollment means no STEM OPT authorization, regardless of the role.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to negotiate pay
Look up the prevailing wage for Electrical Engineers in your target metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your I-983 training plan requires compensation at least equal to similarly situated U.S. workers, so knowing the benchmark protects you.
Target hardware-heavy roles for I-983 specificity
Electrical Engineer training plans are easiest to defend when the role involves documented technical milestones, PCB design cycles, firmware validation, or power systems commissioning. Roles with measurable deliverables give your DSO concrete learning objectives to put in the I-983.
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Find Electrical Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does an electrical engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Electrical engineering degrees are listed under CIP code 14.1001, which is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Closely related fields such as computer engineering (CIP 14.0901) and electrical and electronics engineering technology (CIP 15.0303) also qualify. Your DSO verifies the CIP code in SEVIS when processing your extension recommendation.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension is approved and must remain enrolled throughout your entire authorization period. If the company is acquired or restructures, E-Verify enrollment must carry over to the new entity. USCIS can terminate a STEM OPT authorization if the employer's E-Verify participation lapses at any point during your employment.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an electrical engineer?
The I-983 must describe specific technical goals tied to your electrical engineering role, such as designing power conversion circuits, validating embedded firmware, or commissioning high-voltage systems. Goals need measurable outcomes and a realistic timeline. Your employer's supervisor signs the plan, and your DSO must certify it. USCIS or ICE can audit the plan, so vague or generic objectives are a compliance risk.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf and it's selected in the lottery with an October 1 start date, cap-gap protection extends your STEM OPT EAD automatically from April 1 through September 30. You can continue working as an electrical engineer without interruption during that window, as long as your employer maintains your status in good standing before the H-1B takes effect.
Where can I find electrical engineer jobs that sponsor STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists electrical engineer roles with employers that have confirmed E-Verify enrollment and active DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify companies already familiar with STEM OPT hiring before you apply. Filtering by role and employer verification status saves significant time compared to researching each company's compliance status manually.
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