STEM OPT Senior Electronics Engineer Jobs
Senior Electronics Engineer roles in circuit design, embedded systems, and RF engineering qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Eligible degrees span electrical engineering, computer engineering, and related CIP codes, giving you up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization to build your U.S. career.
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Function/Department: Core Engineering
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Engineering Management
Location: Westerville, OH
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsibilities and primary focus is the layout design of PCB assemblies. Electrical requirements may include digital, analog, high voltage, and mixed technology including double-sided and multi-layered PCBs.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Involvement with engineering design team members in selecting appropriate components based on engineering requirements.
- Must possess technical expertise in reading schematics, drawings, and datasheets.
- Interface with manufacturers and suppliers to source components.
- Layout design of simple to medium complexity Printed Circuit Boards using Siemens Xpedition EDM, including a mix of surface mount and thru-hole technology on using multilayer designs on time and within budget.
- Understand app notes for components using circuit configuration.
- Adherent to industry standards and regulations (IPC, RoHS, JEDEC, REACH, UL).
- Assist at times to create and maintain component library databases, schematic symbols, and component land patterns.
- Mechanical design aptitude.
- Strong personal computer skills and CAD related skills.
- Collaborate with other PCB designers, hardware engineers, component librarians, and component engineers.
- Knowledge of various soldering processes - e.g. Wave Soldering, SMT Reflow soldering etc.
- Knowledge in IEEE standards for schematic symbol creation, PCB Library Creation as per IPC SM-7351 a plus.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- The electronics industry is constantly evolving, so staying updated with new components and technologies is essential.
- Ability to analyze and solve technical issues with limited or no supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 1-3 year experience with any PCB CAD design software.
- BSEE or equivalent or related technical degree (military certification to be equivalent to educational requirement).
- Siemens EDM design capture and layout VX2.4 or higher PCB CAD experience preferred.
Job Title: Associate Electrical Engineer, PCB Design
Function/Department: Core Engineering
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Engineering Management
Location: Westerville, OH
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsibilities and primary focus is the layout design of PCB assemblies. Electrical requirements may include digital, analog, high voltage, and mixed technology including double-sided and multi-layered PCBs.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Involvement with engineering design team members in selecting appropriate components based on engineering requirements.
- Must possess technical expertise in reading schematics, drawings, and datasheets.
- Interface with manufacturers and suppliers to source components.
- Layout design of simple to medium complexity Printed Circuit Boards using Siemens Xpedition EDM, including a mix of surface mount and thru-hole technology on using multilayer designs on time and within budget.
- Understand app notes for components using circuit configuration.
- Adherent to industry standards and regulations (IPC, RoHS, JEDEC, REACH, UL).
- Assist at times to create and maintain component library databases, schematic symbols, and component land patterns.
- Mechanical design aptitude.
- Strong personal computer skills and CAD related skills.
- Collaborate with other PCB designers, hardware engineers, component librarians, and component engineers.
- Knowledge of various soldering processes - e.g. Wave Soldering, SMT Reflow soldering etc.
- Knowledge in IEEE standards for schematic symbol creation, PCB Library Creation as per IPC SM-7351 a plus.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- The electronics industry is constantly evolving, so staying updated with new components and technologies is essential.
- Ability to analyze and solve technical issues with limited or no supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 1-3 year experience with any PCB CAD design software.
- BSEE or equivalent or related technical degree (military certification to be equivalent to educational requirement).
- Siemens EDM design capture and layout VX2.4 or higher PCB CAD experience preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Electronics Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field before submitting your extension application. Electrical Engineering (14.1001) and Computer Engineering (14.0901) are the most common qualifying codes for this role, but your DSO confirms the match.
Filter job listings by E-Verify status
Use Migrate Mate to search Senior Electronics Engineer openings filtered to E-Verify enrolled employers, so you don't waste time pursuing roles at companies that can't legally sign your I-983 training plan.
Target defense and aerospace contractors early
Many Senior Electronics Engineer roles at defense primes require security clearances that take months to initiate. Apply to these positions in your first year of OPT so clearance timelines don't conflict with your extension window or eventual H-1B visa transition.
Draft your I-983 training plan before the offer stage
Prepare a draft I-983 that maps your proposed engineering responsibilities to specific learning objectives before you receive an offer. Employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT paperwork move faster when you arrive with a near-complete training plan ready for their signature.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Ask your HR contact to provide the company's E-Verify employer ID or confirm active enrollment status directly. USCIS requires your employer to be enrolled before your DSO can authorize the extension, so verify this before you sign, not after.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search data
Look up the prevailing wage for your job title and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Senior Electronics Engineers in Level III and IV wage bands represent the typical experience range, and knowing the DOL benchmark strengthens your negotiating position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my electronics engineering degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, which is organized by CIP code. Electrical Engineering (14.1001), Computer Engineering (14.0901), and Applied Physics (40.0801) are common qualifying codes for Senior Electronics Engineer roles. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your transcript to the approved list before filing your extension.
What E-Verify requirement applies to STEM OPT employers hiring for this role?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your DSO can approve your STEM OPT extension. Enrollment at the company level is not enough if your specific work location or hiring entity is separate. Ask HR to confirm the E-Verify employer ID for the exact legal entity that will employ you, since large electronics firms often have multiple subsidiaries with separate enrollment status.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Senior Electronics Engineer position?
Your I-983 must connect specific job duties to concrete learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For a Senior Electronics Engineer, this typically means mapping tasks like PCB design review, EMC testing, or firmware validation to electrical engineering competencies from your coursework. USCIS requires both you and a supervisor with hiring authority to sign the form, and your employer must evaluate your progress every six months.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm on STEM OPT and my H-1B is selected in the lottery?
If your STEM OPT authorization expires between April 1 and October 1 of the H-1B cap year, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization until October 1 so there's no gap in employment. Your employer doesn't need to take any action to trigger this extension. USCIS issues a cap-gap notice, and you can continue working in your Senior Electronics Engineer role without interruption while the H-1B petition is pending.
Where can I find Senior Electronics Engineer jobs at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate lists Senior Electronics Engineer openings filtered to employers enrolled in E-Verify, so every role you see meets the baseline STEM OPT requirement before you apply. You can search by location, industry sector, and experience level to find positions where your 36-month authorization window and electrical engineering background are explicitly welcomed.