STEM OPT Test Engineering Manager Jobs
Test Engineering Manager roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, letting you work for up to 36 months post-graduation without H-1B visa sponsorship right away. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your engineering or computer science degree must align with the role's CIP code to qualify for the 24-month extension.
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Engineering technicians will play an instrumental role in the success of Lunar Energy by helping to build and test all of our key hardware products in a lab environment. We're looking for someone to be both hands-on with our products as well as a leader to shape and manage a growing technician organization. We are looking for people who are passionate about a more sustainable and energy-independent future and want to make that vision a reality. An ideal candidate is someone excited to collaborate with a diverse and dedicated team.
Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We're a fast-growing, global company building the world's best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
On a given day at Lunar, you'll likely:
- Support engineering prototype builds of complex electromechanical assemblies.
- Perform troubleshooting on circuits, down to device level, in collaboration with the EE team.
- Perform soldering, mechanical assembly, and fabrication of simple test boxes and cables.
- Perform system and equipment level testing per Engineering direction.
- Experience with prototype builds, test, and fixture builds.
- Experience with CAD work and software such as Shape, SolidWorks.
- Prepare test articles and support post-test product tear-downs in collaboration with reliability and test teams.
- Provide feedback on product performance/inadequacies to Engineering.
- Evaluate technician requirements and support the build-out of the Lunar technician organization.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment throughout builds and engineering tests.
- Safely manage materials and equipment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in Electronics, or similar, and/or 5 years of experience in the field.
- 5+ years of experience working in an R&D or development lab environment in close collaboration with engineering staff.
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with other individuals in a team or project setting.
- You are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, consistently take the initiative to get things done, and do things before being asked by others.
- Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity; balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness.
- Some Production support experience, software development experience.
BENEFITS
We're dedicated to creating a remarkable employee experience. At Lunar, competitive base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Lunar employees also have the opportunity to become Lunar shareholders by getting equity in a fast-growing company and participating in our employee stock program.
Additional benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays.
- Tax deferred 401(k) plan.
- Paid parental leave for all full-time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent.
- Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits.
Our DE&I Philosophy: Lunar Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent by supporting an inclusive workplace. Lunar recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Our Compensation Philosophy: Our goal is to ensure that all Lunar Energy employees are fairly compensated. Please note that the hourly range information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position provided pursuant to the Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act for California applicants. The hourly range estimate for this position depending on level of experience is $35-$75 USD.
The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package & benefits, will be at the company's sole discretion, and determined by factors including but not limited to years of experience, job level, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify this job description, employee perks, and benefits at any time.
INTRODUCTION
Engineering technicians will play an instrumental role in the success of Lunar Energy by helping to build and test all of our key hardware products in a lab environment. We're looking for someone to be both hands-on with our products as well as a leader to shape and manage a growing technician organization. We are looking for people who are passionate about a more sustainable and energy-independent future and want to make that vision a reality. An ideal candidate is someone excited to collaborate with a diverse and dedicated team.
Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We're a fast-growing, global company building the world's best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
On a given day at Lunar, you'll likely:
- Support engineering prototype builds of complex electromechanical assemblies.
- Perform troubleshooting on circuits, down to device level, in collaboration with the EE team.
- Perform soldering, mechanical assembly, and fabrication of simple test boxes and cables.
- Perform system and equipment level testing per Engineering direction.
- Experience with prototype builds, test, and fixture builds.
- Experience with CAD work and software such as Shape, SolidWorks.
- Prepare test articles and support post-test product tear-downs in collaboration with reliability and test teams.
- Provide feedback on product performance/inadequacies to Engineering.
- Evaluate technician requirements and support the build-out of the Lunar technician organization.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment throughout builds and engineering tests.
- Safely manage materials and equipment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in Electronics, or similar, and/or 5 years of experience in the field.
- 5+ years of experience working in an R&D or development lab environment in close collaboration with engineering staff.
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with other individuals in a team or project setting.
- You are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, consistently take the initiative to get things done, and do things before being asked by others.
- Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity; balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness.
- Some Production support experience, software development experience.
BENEFITS
We're dedicated to creating a remarkable employee experience. At Lunar, competitive base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Lunar employees also have the opportunity to become Lunar shareholders by getting equity in a fast-growing company and participating in our employee stock program.
Additional benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays.
- Tax deferred 401(k) plan.
- Paid parental leave for all full-time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent.
- Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits.
Our DE&I Philosophy: Lunar Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent by supporting an inclusive workplace. Lunar recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Our Compensation Philosophy: Our goal is to ensure that all Lunar Energy employees are fairly compensated. Please note that the hourly range information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position provided pursuant to the Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act for California applicants. The hourly range estimate for this position depending on level of experience is $35-$75 USD.
The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package & benefits, will be at the company's sole discretion, and determined by factors including but not limited to years of experience, job level, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify this job description, employee perks, and benefits at any time.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Test Engineering Manager
Verify your CIP code matches the role
Pull your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code from your DSO and cross-reference it against the Test Engineering Manager position using O*NET. A mismatch between your credential and the role's STEM designation disqualifies the extension before you even apply.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter for the company's E-Verify Company ID or search the E-Verify employer search tool directly. An employer who isn't enrolled cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, so verify enrollment before negotiating terms, not after.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable outcomes
Your I-983 must show how the Test Engineering Manager role provides practical training aligned to your STEM degree. Document specific learning objectives tied to test strategy, quality systems, or engineering leadership rather than generic job duties, which USCIS scrutinizes closely.
Target employers with active PERM and LCA filing history
Companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for engineering manager roles are already set up to sponsor and often have dedicated HR processes for work-authorized candidates. Use Migrate Mate to filter Test Engineering Manager openings by verified employer filing history so you're not starting from scratch.
Time your STEM OPT application to avoid authorization gaps
File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. USCIS grants a 180-day automatic extension while the application is pending, but only if you file on time and your I-20 reflects the correct STEM designation.
Address the managerial title directly in sponsorship conversations
Some employers hesitate to place a STEM OPT candidate in a manager-level role because they assume it signals H-1B dependency too early. Lead with your engineering credentials and clarify that your 24-month extension gives the company a full hiring runway before any further sponsorship decision is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Test Engineering Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree falls under a qualifying STEM CIP code and the role directly applies that technical training. Test Engineering Manager positions typically draw on electrical, computer, or systems engineering backgrounds, all of which appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your DSO confirms eligibility when endorsing your I-20 for the extension, so bring the job description to that conversation.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Every employer who hires you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify at the worksite where you'll actually work, not just at corporate headquarters. If you're placed at a client site through a staffing arrangement, that end-client location must also be enrolled. You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before signing an offer letter.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Test Engineering Manager position?
Your I-983 must connect your day-to-day responsibilities to your STEM degree with specific, measurable learning objectives. For a Test Engineering Manager, that means detailing how you'll develop test frameworks, lead quality assurance teams, or apply systems engineering principles, not just listing your reporting structure. USCIS expects the plan to demonstrate genuine practical training, and your employer's authorized representative must co-sign it.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my H-1B is selected while I'm working as a Test Engineering Manager?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT EAD expires and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working as a Test Engineering Manager during that period without interruption. Your DSO issues an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap extension, which you carry with your existing EAD as proof of continued authorization.
Where can I find Test Engineering Manager jobs where the employer already understands STEM OPT requirements?
Migrate Mate lists Test Engineering Manager openings filtered for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and sponsorship filing history, so you're not spending time educating recruiters about work authorization basics. Searching there narrows your list to companies that have already navigated the process for STEM OPT candidates, which makes the offer and onboarding conversation significantly more straightforward.