TN Visa Electronic Engineer Jobs
Electronic Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position requires applying engineering principles to electronic systems, circuits, or devices. Canadian citizens can pursue TN status at the border or a U.S. consulate without a lottery. Mexican citizens need a consulate appointment. A bachelor's degree in electrical or electronic engineering is the standard credential requirement.
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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
About Teledyne FLIR Defense
Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.
We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.
AnyThreatAnywhere
Job Summary:
The Surveillance Integration Systems (IS) Engineering Department at Teledyne FLIR is composed of a multidisciplinary team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineers focused on developing advanced electromechanical systems for defense and security applications. Our products integrate EO/IR cameras, radars, RF systems, and other sensors on fixed, mobile, and relocatable platforms deployed globally to protect lives and assets.
We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in electrical design for military and ruggedized systems. This role is critical to the development of high-performance integrated systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and other customers. You will lead electrical design efforts from concept through implementation, testing, and delivery, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and develop electrical systems including power distribution, signal routing, and control interfaces for integrated sensor platforms.
- Create detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical documentation using SolidWorks Electrical and industry standards.
- Apply EMI/EMC design principles and ensure compliance with military and industry standards.
- Perform electrical load analysis, thermal management assessments, and component selection.
- Conduct design reviews and support system integration and testing activities.
- Collaborate with mechanical, systems, and software engineers to ensure seamless electromechanical integration.
- Document engineering specifications, test procedures, and compliance reports.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues during prototyping, production, and field deployment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in electrical design, preferably in defense or ruggedized systems.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical or similar.
- Strong understanding of electrical components, cabling, connectors, and power systems.
- Experience with electromechanical integration and system-level design.
- Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and other military standards.
- Experience with RF systems, harnessing, and embedded electronics.
- Knowledge of environmental testing and qualification processes.
Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.
FLIR
Salary Range:
$86,700.00-$115,600.00
The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Be visionary
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
About Teledyne FLIR Defense
Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.
We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.
AnyThreatAnywhere
Job Summary:
The Surveillance Integration Systems (IS) Engineering Department at Teledyne FLIR is composed of a multidisciplinary team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineers focused on developing advanced electromechanical systems for defense and security applications. Our products integrate EO/IR cameras, radars, RF systems, and other sensors on fixed, mobile, and relocatable platforms deployed globally to protect lives and assets.
We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in electrical design for military and ruggedized systems. This role is critical to the development of high-performance integrated systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and other customers. You will lead electrical design efforts from concept through implementation, testing, and delivery, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and develop electrical systems including power distribution, signal routing, and control interfaces for integrated sensor platforms.
- Create detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical documentation using SolidWorks Electrical and industry standards.
- Apply EMI/EMC design principles and ensure compliance with military and industry standards.
- Perform electrical load analysis, thermal management assessments, and component selection.
- Conduct design reviews and support system integration and testing activities.
- Collaborate with mechanical, systems, and software engineers to ensure seamless electromechanical integration.
- Document engineering specifications, test procedures, and compliance reports.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues during prototyping, production, and field deployment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in electrical design, preferably in defense or ruggedized systems.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical or similar.
- Strong understanding of electrical components, cabling, connectors, and power systems.
- Experience with electromechanical integration and system-level design.
- Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and other military standards.
- Experience with RF systems, harnessing, and embedded electronics.
- Knowledge of environmental testing and qualification processes.
Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.
FLIR
Salary Range:
$86,700.00-$115,600.00
The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Electronic Engineer
Align your degree credentials to the role
TN visa status for Electronic Engineers requires a degree in electrical or electronic engineering specifically. A general engineering degree or an unrelated field will not satisfy the specialty occupation requirement, even with years of relevant work experience.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Search for companies with recent visa filings in engineering roles. These employers have demonstrated experience with work visa sponsorship and understand the sponsorship process, making them more likely to support your TN visa application smoothly. For Canadians, your employer will provide a support letter that you present at the U.S. port of entry; for Mexicans, the employer's support letter goes with your application at a U.S. consulate.
Distinguish TN from H-1B when negotiating sponsorship
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition for Canadians entering at the port of entry. That simplicity removes the lottery risk employers dread, making the sponsorship conversation easier to open.
Prepare a precise support letter before offers close
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your role using language that maps to electronic engineering, not a generic job title. Vague descriptions like 'technical work' or 'engineering support' have caused CBP denials at the border, even for clearly qualified applicants.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Electronic Engineer roles from employers with recent visa filings who are experienced with visa sponsorship. Filtering by role and visa type narrows your list to companies likely capable of sponsoring, saving time spent on outreach to unresponsive employers.
File TN renewals before your current status expires
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no maximum renewal limit. Canadian professionals can renew at the port of entry, but arriving without a refreshed support letter and updated employment verification documents risks a secondary inspection and potential denial.
Electronic Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electronic Engineer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Electronic Engineer is a listed USMCA occupation that qualifies for TN status. The role must genuinely require applying electronic engineering principles, and your degree must be in electrical or electronic engineering. Roles with titles like 'technical specialist' or 'systems analyst' may require additional documentation to confirm they meet the TN occupation definition.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Electronic Engineers?
TN has no annual lottery, no USCIS petition fee for Canadian applicants entering at the border, and no cap on renewals. H-1B visa selection is random, with only about 85,000 slots available each year. For Canadian Electronic Engineers, TN is faster and more predictable. Mexican nationals face a 5,500-per-year TN allocation, so timing matters more for that group.
Where can I find Electronic Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Electronic Engineer roles from employers with recent visa filings, so you can filter directly by visa type instead of cold-applying and asking about sponsorship after the fact. This is especially useful for Canadian and Mexican professionals who need to confirm employer experience with work visa sponsorship before investing time in the interview process.
Can a Canadian Electronic Engineer get TN status at the border without a job offer letter?
No. A CBP officer at the port of entry requires an employer support letter describing your role, the engineering duties involved, and your qualifications. Without that letter, you cannot be admitted in TN status. The letter does not need to be on government letterhead, but it must clearly connect your duties to the listed USMCA Electronic Engineer occupation.
What happens if my Electronic Engineer TN visa is denied at the port of entry?
CBP will issue a withdrawal of application or a Notice to Appear in rare cases. More commonly, officers will ask clarifying questions or request additional documents. If denied, you can re-apply at the border with a corrected support letter, typically on the same day or within days. You are not subject to a reapplication waiting period the way F-1 or H-1B applicants can be after a visa denial.