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Aerospace engineers and technologists from Canada and Mexico can qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA without entering a lottery. Roles in aircraft design, propulsion systems, avionics, and systems integration routinely meet the specialty occupation standard CBP requires at the port of entry.
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INTRODUCTION
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Pall Corporation, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Counsel, Aerospace and North America will serve as the primary legal advisor for Pall’s global Aerospace business, with a particular focus on government contracting, aerospace regulatory compliance, and defense-related commercial matters. This role also provides legal support for Pall’s North America operations. The position partners with commercial, engineering, operations, procurement, and other business teams to support growth, manage legal risk, and deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice. The position reports to the Vice President and General Counsel located in New Port Richey, FL or Washington, D.C and will be an on-site role.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
- Serve as the lead legal advisor for the Aerospace business and North America functions, providing practical counsel on complex legal, transactional, and risk management matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including sales, supply, services, technology, manufacturing, procurement, and vendor contracts.
- Advise on federal government contracting and aerospace regulatory compliance, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, customer contracts, supply chain, and product development matters.
- Partner with business leaders on high-value transactions, contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and strategic legal risk management.
- Drive continuous improvement of legal processes, templates, training, and tools to enhance service delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include
- Substantial experience supporting the aerospace, defense, or aviation industry, including familiarity with FAA and/or EASA regulatory frameworks, aerospace OEM/MRO contracting, and industry-specific certification processes (e.g., PMA, TSO).
- Demonstrated experience with U.S. government procurement regulations, including FAR/DFARS, requirements, and federal government contracting compliance obligations.
- Experience advising on complex supply chain, manufacturing, technology development, or commercial contracting matters.
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience including in-house or law firm experience advising aerospace, defense, government contracting, manufacturing, and/or technology businesses.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
- Experience providing legal support across North America operations, including commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional business advisory in a multi-site or multi-jurisdictional environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally approximately 20% of the time.
COMPENSATION
- The annual salary range for this role is $165,000 - $195,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Align your credentials to CBP's specialty occupation standard
CBP adjudicates TN visa eligibility on the spot, so your degree must map directly to the aerospace role. A degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering tied to the specific job title strengthens your case considerably.
Target defense contractors with active ITAR compliance programs
Many U.S. aerospace employers require security clearances restricted to U.S. persons, which excludes TN holders. Focus on commercial aerospace, MRO facilities, and space launch companies where foreign nationals regularly hold engineering roles.
Confirm your employer understands TN requires no PERM filing
Unlike employer-sponsored green card pathways, TN status requires no government labor certification or prevailing wage filing. HR teams unfamiliar with TN sometimes conflate it with H-1B visa or PERM processes, which delays offers. Clarify early that TN sponsorship involves only a support letter from the employer—no Department of Labor involvement.
Use Migrate Mate to find aerospace employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with recent visa filings in aerospace, saving you from applying to companies that only sponsor H-1B or that have blanket policies against non-U.S. persons in engineering roles.
Prepare a support letter that names the specific SOC code
Your employer's support letter should reference the relevant Standard Occupational Classification code for your aerospace role. CBP officers use job classification data to confirm the position qualifies under the engineer or technologist category.
Request a one-year validity period if your project scope is uncertain
TN status is granted for up to three years, but requesting a shorter initial period can reduce CBP scrutiny on project scope and duration. You can extend in three-year increments once the role is established.
Aerospace TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an aerospace job qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if the role falls under engineer or technologist classifications recognized under USMCA. Aircraft design, avionics systems, propulsion engineering, and structural analysis positions regularly qualify. CBP will assess whether your specific job duties and degree align with an eligible occupation at the port of entry or consulate, so the job offer letter and your credentials need to match precisely.
How does TN compare to H-1B for aerospace professionals?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable than H-1B for initial entry. Mexican citizens face a 5,500-per-year TN allocation, but approvals are still faster than H-1B lottery timelines. Canadians can obtain TN status at a port of entry the same day. H-1B requires advance USCIS filing and lottery selection before any start date is possible.
Can I work for a defense contractor on a TN visa?
Many defense contractors require security clearances classified for U.S. persons only, which TN visa holders cannot obtain. However, some commercial and dual-use aerospace programs at defense primes employ foreign nationals in non-classified engineering roles. You'll need to verify the specific clearance requirements for each position before investing in a TN application with that employer.
Where can I find aerospace employers that sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to help Canadian and Mexican professionals find employers with TN visa sponsorship history in aerospace and other USMCA-eligible fields. Because many aerospace companies have blanket no-sponsorship policies due to security clearance requirements, filtering for TN-sponsoring employers upfront avoids wasted applications and saves significant time in your job search.
What documents do I need to apply for TN status in an aerospace role?
You'll need a detailed employer support letter confirming the job title, duties, and that a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required. You'll also need proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship, your degree credentials, and the DS-160 if applying at a U.S. consulate. Canadians can apply directly at a land port of entry or preclearance airport without scheduling a consular appointment.