Telecom Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
California leads the nation in telecom innovation, with major hubs in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Tech giants like Cisco, Qualcomm, and Intel regularly sponsor H-1B visa and other work visas for software engineers, network architects, and RF specialists. The state's concentration of wireless carriers, fiber networks, and 5G infrastructure companies creates exceptional opportunities for international telecom professionals.
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One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an onsite Senior Systems Architect, UE Terminal NTN Platform to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA!
User Equipment (UE) Architecture & Roadmap:
- Represent the UE Terminal group in the end-to-end system infrastructure architecture for Viasat’s D2D NTN platform, spanning UE, RAN, Core Network, and interworking functions.
- Accountable for architectural inputs into the platform roadmap, that impact the UE Terminal, ensuring standards compliance, feature priorities and system/RAN constraints.
- Represent the UE Terminal team in end-to-end system architecture discussions.
- Translate product goals into clear architectural principles, interfaces, and assumptions across NTN and TN.
- Define UE Terminal features required to support alignment with 3GPP Rel-19/20 NTN specifications.
- Identify gaps or ambiguities in standards and propose deployable, standards-compliant solutions.
- Develop technical requirements and architectural solutions for NTN-enabled devices.
Standards & Industry Engagement:
- Leverage 3GPP system architecture expertise to ensure alignment with evolving NTN standards.
- Provide guidance on standards interpretation and implementation.
- Drive alignment with chipset vendors, OEMs, operators, and standards organizations.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
UE Terminal Product Definition:
- Engage with 5G NR NTN terminal product teams and translate product and customer requirements into UE system requirements.
- Specify UE terminal requirements related to NTN access, mobility, roaming, network selection, behavior, and power management.
- Align with chipset vendors, OEMs, and network vendors on feasible UE terminal implementations for multiple applications such as IoT, RedCap and eRedCap.
- Drive system-level hardware and software trade-off discussions.
Chipset Evaluation & Selection:
- Evaluate and benchmark NTN-capable modems, chipsets, and reference designs.
- Analyze vendor roadmaps, feature support, and standards compliance.
- Lead technical engagement with chipset vendors and device manufacturers.
- Support platform selection and technology investment decisions.
Integration, Test & Validation:
- Support lab, field, and commercial integration and readiness through E2E validation strategies and success criteria ensuring the UE Terminal is operating per the 3GPP Rel-19/20 NTN standards.
- Define UE validation and test strategies.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, RF, and network integration issues.
- Support certification activities including PTCRB, GCF, OTA, and carrier acceptance testing.
- Ensure interoperability with NTN and terrestrial networks.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 10+ years of experience in wireless communications, cellular devices, or system architecture.
- Strong knowledge of LTE and 5G NR technologies.
- Deep understanding of UE architecture, modem chipsets, RF systems, and device integration.
- Demonstrated experience defining system architectural requirements to UE requirements.
- Senior individual contributor with proven architectural authority.
- Experience working with chipset vendors, OEMs, and network partners.
- Strong problem-solving and technical leadership skills.
- Integration experience qualifying a UE in a 3GPP environment.
- Product Engineering experience to participate in Product Roadmap strategic discussions.
- Previous experience providing cost and schedule estimates for both new proposals and sustaining activities.
- Ability to support multiple simultaneous projects and self-prioritize.
- Excellent communication, organizational and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other related engineering discipline.
- Availability to support up to 20% travel (averaged over time).
WHAT WILL HELP YOU ON THE JOB:
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other related engineering discipline.
- Experience with 5G NTN, satellite communications, or Direct-to-Device systems.
- Experience with smartphones, IoT devices, RedCap, eRedCap, or NB-IoT.
- Familiarity with 3GPP standards and standardization activities.
- Experience with PTCRB, GCF, carrier certification, and OTA testing.
- Direct involvement in NTN or satellite communications product launches.
SALARY RANGE:
$180,500.00 - $285,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $224,500.00 - $336,500.00 / annually. At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.
About us:
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an onsite Senior Systems Architect, UE Terminal NTN Platform to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA!
User Equipment (UE) Architecture & Roadmap:
- Represent the UE Terminal group in the end-to-end system infrastructure architecture for Viasat’s D2D NTN platform, spanning UE, RAN, Core Network, and interworking functions.
- Accountable for architectural inputs into the platform roadmap, that impact the UE Terminal, ensuring standards compliance, feature priorities and system/RAN constraints.
- Represent the UE Terminal team in end-to-end system architecture discussions.
- Translate product goals into clear architectural principles, interfaces, and assumptions across NTN and TN.
- Define UE Terminal features required to support alignment with 3GPP Rel-19/20 NTN specifications.
- Identify gaps or ambiguities in standards and propose deployable, standards-compliant solutions.
- Develop technical requirements and architectural solutions for NTN-enabled devices.
Standards & Industry Engagement:
- Leverage 3GPP system architecture expertise to ensure alignment with evolving NTN standards.
- Provide guidance on standards interpretation and implementation.
- Drive alignment with chipset vendors, OEMs, operators, and standards organizations.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
UE Terminal Product Definition:
- Engage with 5G NR NTN terminal product teams and translate product and customer requirements into UE system requirements.
- Specify UE terminal requirements related to NTN access, mobility, roaming, network selection, behavior, and power management.
- Align with chipset vendors, OEMs, and network vendors on feasible UE terminal implementations for multiple applications such as IoT, RedCap and eRedCap.
- Drive system-level hardware and software trade-off discussions.
Chipset Evaluation & Selection:
- Evaluate and benchmark NTN-capable modems, chipsets, and reference designs.
- Analyze vendor roadmaps, feature support, and standards compliance.
- Lead technical engagement with chipset vendors and device manufacturers.
- Support platform selection and technology investment decisions.
Integration, Test & Validation:
- Support lab, field, and commercial integration and readiness through E2E validation strategies and success criteria ensuring the UE Terminal is operating per the 3GPP Rel-19/20 NTN standards.
- Define UE validation and test strategies.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, RF, and network integration issues.
- Support certification activities including PTCRB, GCF, OTA, and carrier acceptance testing.
- Ensure interoperability with NTN and terrestrial networks.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 10+ years of experience in wireless communications, cellular devices, or system architecture.
- Strong knowledge of LTE and 5G NR technologies.
- Deep understanding of UE architecture, modem chipsets, RF systems, and device integration.
- Demonstrated experience defining system architectural requirements to UE requirements.
- Senior individual contributor with proven architectural authority.
- Experience working with chipset vendors, OEMs, and network partners.
- Strong problem-solving and technical leadership skills.
- Integration experience qualifying a UE in a 3GPP environment.
- Product Engineering experience to participate in Product Roadmap strategic discussions.
- Previous experience providing cost and schedule estimates for both new proposals and sustaining activities.
- Ability to support multiple simultaneous projects and self-prioritize.
- Excellent communication, organizational and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other related engineering discipline.
- Availability to support up to 20% travel (averaged over time).
WHAT WILL HELP YOU ON THE JOB:
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other related engineering discipline.
- Experience with 5G NTN, satellite communications, or Direct-to-Device systems.
- Experience with smartphones, IoT devices, RedCap, eRedCap, or NB-IoT.
- Familiarity with 3GPP standards and standardization activities.
- Experience with PTCRB, GCF, carrier certification, and OTA testing.
- Direct involvement in NTN or satellite communications product launches.
SALARY RANGE:
$180,500.00 - $285,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $224,500.00 - $336,500.00 / annually. At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.
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Which telecom companies in California sponsor work visas?
Major sponsors include Cisco, Qualcomm, Intel, Broadcom, and T-Mobile U.S., along with infrastructure companies like Crown Castle and emerging 5G specialists. Silicon Valley tech companies often hire telecom engineers for network optimization roles. Many mid-sized wireless carriers and fiber companies throughout California also provide sponsorship opportunities for specialized technical positions.
What visa types are most common for telecom jobs in California?
H-1B visa dominates for software-defined networking engineers, RF specialists, and network architects requiring bachelor's degrees. L-1 visa transfers are common for multinational telecom companies with California offices. O-1 visas apply to exceptional researchers in 5G, satellite communications, or wireless technology. TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican engineers in NAFTA-eligible telecom roles.
Which California cities have the most telecom sponsorship opportunities?
San Jose and surrounding Silicon Valley lead with major corporate headquarters and R&D centers. San Diego offers strong wireless and semiconductor opportunities through Qualcomm and defense contractors. Los Angeles provides media infrastructure and entertainment technology roles. San Francisco focuses on software-defined networking and cloud telecommunications platforms.
How to find telecom visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Start with Migrate Mate to browse verified visa sponsorship positions filtered specifically for telecom roles in California. Target companies with established H-1B filing histories and check their career pages directly. University career centers at Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UCLA often connect international graduates with sponsoring telecom employers in the region.
Are there special considerations for telecom sponsorship in California?
California's high prevailing wages benefit visa applications but increase employer costs significantly. Many positions require security clearances, limiting options for recent immigrants. The competitive talent market means strong technical skills in 5G, IoT, or network security are essential. Consider timing applications around major telecom conferences and industry events held frequently throughout the state.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored telecom jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.