Electronics Jobs in Colorado with F-1 CPT Sponsorship
Electronics F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Colorado are concentrated around Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, where companies like Keysight Technologies, Raytheon Intelligence and Space, and Arrow Electronics regularly bring on students for hardware, embedded systems, and signal processing roles. Colorado's defense and aerospace sector makes it one of the stronger states for electronics CPT placements.
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Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
COMPENSATION
Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
- Tax Specialist II: Estimated annual base pay: $72,000(minimum) - $93,000(midpoint) - $115,000(maximum)
The following benefits are available to all members:
- All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) match (4.5%)
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
- Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
- Member referral bonus
- Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Voluntary benefits, including:
- Home / Auto Insurance discounts
- Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use tax software and digital tools (Excel, Alteryx, Power BI, etc.) to compile data, calculate, and prepare workpapers for review.
- Prepare corporate income tax returns, calculate estimated payments, and compile provision components.
- Participate in tax research, analysis, and training: A Tax Specialist II in Finance is responsible for conducting basic tax research to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations and engaging in purposeful training to stay current with changes in tax laws and regulations.
- Supporting tax audits: A Tax Specialist II in Finance is responsible for assisting with tax audits and providing supportive analysis.
- Apply understanding of business operations to assess tax implications and support internal stakeholders.
KEY SKILLS:
- Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
- Capable of setting priorities effectively and performing both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Possesses knowledge of continuous process improvement and automation methodologies, with proven skill in their implementation.
- Basic knowledge of tax laws and regulations, including an understanding of basic tax research tools and techniques.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES TYPICALLY HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred
- 1-3 years of corporate tax or public accounting experience
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate tax principles
- Proficient in tax compliance, provision, and research software; ONESOURCE experience a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with ERP systems, and general digital tools
- Experience with Alteryx, Power BI, and/or AI.
Application window is anticipated to close 14 days from original posting date.
This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.
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INTRODUCTION
Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
COMPENSATION
Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
- Tax Specialist II: Estimated annual base pay: $72,000(minimum) - $93,000(midpoint) - $115,000(maximum)
The following benefits are available to all members:
- All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) match (4.5%)
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
- Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
- Member referral bonus
- Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Voluntary benefits, including:
- Home / Auto Insurance discounts
- Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use tax software and digital tools (Excel, Alteryx, Power BI, etc.) to compile data, calculate, and prepare workpapers for review.
- Prepare corporate income tax returns, calculate estimated payments, and compile provision components.
- Participate in tax research, analysis, and training: A Tax Specialist II in Finance is responsible for conducting basic tax research to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations and engaging in purposeful training to stay current with changes in tax laws and regulations.
- Supporting tax audits: A Tax Specialist II in Finance is responsible for assisting with tax audits and providing supportive analysis.
- Apply understanding of business operations to assess tax implications and support internal stakeholders.
KEY SKILLS:
- Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
- Capable of setting priorities effectively and performing both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Possesses knowledge of continuous process improvement and automation methodologies, with proven skill in their implementation.
- Basic knowledge of tax laws and regulations, including an understanding of basic tax research tools and techniques.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES TYPICALLY HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred
- 1-3 years of corporate tax or public accounting experience
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate tax principles
- Proficient in tax compliance, provision, and research software; ONESOURCE experience a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with ERP systems, and general digital tools
- Experience with Alteryx, Power BI, and/or AI.
Application window is anticipated to close 14 days from original posting date.
This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.
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Which electronics companies in Colorado sponsor F-1 CPT visas?
Several Colorado employers have a track record of hiring F-1 students for CPT-eligible electronics roles. Arrow Electronics, headquartered in Centennial, is one of the largest electronics distributors in the world and regularly engages students in engineering and supply chain roles. Keysight Technologies, Raytheon Intelligence and Space, and Lockheed Martin Space (based in Littleton) also work with students in hardware and systems engineering capacities, though CPT eligibility depends on your program, your school's authorization, and the specific role offered.
Which cities in Colorado have the most electronics F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Denver and the Denver Tech Center corridor concentrate the most electronics hiring, particularly in embedded systems, hardware engineering, and electronics distribution. Boulder has a dense cluster of tech and hardware startups, making it active for CPT placements in R&D and product development. Colorado Springs is notable for defense electronics given the proximity to military installations including Peterson Space Force Base and Schriever Space Force Base, where contractors frequently hire students in electronics and systems roles.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Colorado?
Roles that align directly with an accredited electronics, electrical engineering, or computer engineering degree program are the most common CPT placements. These include hardware engineering intern, embedded systems engineer, RF and signal processing engineer, PCB design engineer, and electronics test and validation engineer. The role must be integral to your degree program and authorized by your Designated School Official before you begin work. General business or administrative roles at an electronics company would not typically qualify under CPT.
How do I find electronics F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate lists electronics jobs in Colorado that are open to F-1 CPT students, filtering out roles where sponsorship isn't available. Rather than manually screening hundreds of postings, you can search specifically for electronics F-1 CPT roles in Colorado and see which employers have sponsored international students before. This saves significant time during OPT and CPT timelines, which are tight. Start with Migrate Mate and cross-reference opportunities with your DSO to confirm your program allows CPT for a given role.
Are there any Colorado-specific considerations for F-1 CPT in electronics?
Colorado's electronics industry has an unusually high share of defense and aerospace contractors, which introduces security clearance considerations. Some electronics roles at companies like Northrop Grumman or Raytheon require U.S. citizenship or a security clearance that F-1 students cannot obtain, so it's important to verify clearance requirements before applying. On the positive side, Colorado's university system, particularly CU Boulder and Colorado State University, has established relationships with local electronics employers that can support CPT authorization through formal cooperative education programs.
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