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Connecticut's research engineer job market centers on defense contractors like Raytheon and Pratt & Whitney in Hartford County, biotech firms along the I-95 corridor, and university-affiliated labs at Yale and UConn. Companies in these sectors regularly sponsor H-1B visas for qualified research engineers with advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, or materials science.
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Get Access To All JobsThe State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) is currently recruiting to fill a Research Analyst position within the agency's Office of Research, located in Wethersfield, CT.
If you have six (6) or more years of professional experience in research, data analysis or economics, you may be a good match for this position! We invite you to learn more and apply!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- SHIFT: first shift | full time | Monday through Friday
- SCHEDULE: 8:00AM - 4:30PM (8 hours)
- LOCATIONS: Wethersfield, CT
- NOTE: Positions may become hybrid upon conclusion of a successful working test period.
BENEFITS & BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT
As a state employee, we will offer you:
- Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
- Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees.
- State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
We invite you to view our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more.
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
- Providing limitless opportunities;
- Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
- Performing meaningful work;
- Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.
ABOUT OUR AGENCY
The Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this in a constantly evolving environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy. We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and the other agencies that serve them. We ensure the supply of high-quality integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.
YOUR ROLE
The Office of Research is Connecticut’s leading producer of information and statistics on the economy, workplace, occupations, and careers. The Office prepares a variety of print and electronic resources for assessing the state’s needs for skilled workers, assisting in economic development initiatives, aiding in the program planning of education and training providers, and guiding the career choices of job seekers and students.
In this role, the Research Analyst will conduct all aspects of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), a mandatory survey that is collected from private and public sector employers. Analyst will contact respondents via phone and email to clarify and correct data, explain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules, and document all changes. Analyst will contact non-respondents via phone and email to collect survey data. Analyst will use the required classification manuals to code descriptions of cases by nature of injury or illness.
More details can be found in the class specification and the 'Examples of Duties' section below.
START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.
Selection Plan
NEW: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!
Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:
- Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.
- Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and commutable to.
- This agency takes part in the E-Verify system, which is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
- NEW: Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
- Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
- Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Samantha Rivera at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in research design and implementation.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Develops and implements formal research projects and assists in these activities on more comprehensive and complex research assignments;
- Analyzes, interprets and prepares data in a variety of ways;
- Prepares narrative and statistical reports;
- Develops computerized databases and analyzes and interprets computer generated reports;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of
- research methods and techniques;
- statistics;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- analyze data;
- develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis;
- understand agency related policies and procedures as they relate to research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Six (6) years of professional experience in research, data analysis or economics.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
- A Master's degree in economics, statistics or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
- Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience communicating to collect data.
- Experience with developing, conducting and analyzing surveys.
- Experience with sampling for surveys.
- Experience classifying illnesses and injuries in a working environment.
- Experience using the Standard Occupational Classification System (SOC) or the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification Manual.
- Experience working in municipal, state, or federal government.
- Experience with compliance for policies, procedures, or processes for safe, ethical, and secure use of data.
- Experience managing, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets in a working environment.
- Experience working in a fast-paced office environment.
The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) is currently recruiting to fill a Research Analyst position within the agency's Office of Research, located in Wethersfield, CT.
If you have six (6) or more years of professional experience in research, data analysis or economics, you may be a good match for this position! We invite you to learn more and apply!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- SHIFT: first shift | full time | Monday through Friday
- SCHEDULE: 8:00AM - 4:30PM (8 hours)
- LOCATIONS: Wethersfield, CT
- NOTE: Positions may become hybrid upon conclusion of a successful working test period.
BENEFITS & BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT
As a state employee, we will offer you:
- Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
- Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees.
- State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
We invite you to view our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more.
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
- Providing limitless opportunities;
- Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
- Performing meaningful work;
- Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.
ABOUT OUR AGENCY
The Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this in a constantly evolving environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy. We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and the other agencies that serve them. We ensure the supply of high-quality integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.
YOUR ROLE
The Office of Research is Connecticut’s leading producer of information and statistics on the economy, workplace, occupations, and careers. The Office prepares a variety of print and electronic resources for assessing the state’s needs for skilled workers, assisting in economic development initiatives, aiding in the program planning of education and training providers, and guiding the career choices of job seekers and students.
In this role, the Research Analyst will conduct all aspects of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), a mandatory survey that is collected from private and public sector employers. Analyst will contact respondents via phone and email to clarify and correct data, explain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules, and document all changes. Analyst will contact non-respondents via phone and email to collect survey data. Analyst will use the required classification manuals to code descriptions of cases by nature of injury or illness.
More details can be found in the class specification and the 'Examples of Duties' section below.
START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.
Selection Plan
NEW: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!
Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:
- Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.
- Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and commutable to.
- This agency takes part in the E-Verify system, which is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
- NEW: Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
- Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
- Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Samantha Rivera at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in research design and implementation.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Develops and implements formal research projects and assists in these activities on more comprehensive and complex research assignments;
- Analyzes, interprets and prepares data in a variety of ways;
- Prepares narrative and statistical reports;
- Develops computerized databases and analyzes and interprets computer generated reports;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of
- research methods and techniques;
- statistics;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- analyze data;
- develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis;
- understand agency related policies and procedures as they relate to research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Six (6) years of professional experience in research, data analysis or economics.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
- A Master's degree in economics, statistics or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
- Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience communicating to collect data.
- Experience with developing, conducting and analyzing surveys.
- Experience with sampling for surveys.
- Experience classifying illnesses and injuries in a working environment.
- Experience using the Standard Occupational Classification System (SOC) or the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification Manual.
- Experience working in municipal, state, or federal government.
- Experience with compliance for policies, procedures, or processes for safe, ethical, and secure use of data.
- Experience managing, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets in a working environment.
- Experience working in a fast-paced office environment.
Research Engineer Job Roles in Connecticut
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Which companies sponsor visas for research engineers in Connecticut?
Connecticut's largest research engineer sponsors include Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Technologies, and Boehringer Ingelheim, all with significant R&D operations in the state. Yale University and the University of Connecticut also sponsor research engineers through cap-exempt petitions. Defense and aerospace contractors in Hartford County represent some of the most consistent sponsoring employers for this role.
Which visa types are most common for research engineer roles in Connecticut?
The H-1B is the most common visa for research engineers in Connecticut, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Research engineers employed by universities or affiliated nonprofit research organizations may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B petitions. Candidates with advanced degrees may also explore the O-1A for extraordinary ability.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most research engineer sponsorship jobs?
Hartford and its surrounding suburbs, including East Hartford and Farmington, concentrate the most research engineer sponsorship activity due to the aerospace and defense presence there. New Haven is the second-strongest market, anchored by Yale University and a growing biotech cluster. Groton, home to Electric Boat and Naval Submarine Base New London, also generates consistent demand for research engineers.
How to find research engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship, making it easier to identify Connecticut employers actively hiring research engineers who will support H-1B or other work visa petitions. You can search by role and state to surface openings at defense contractors, biotech firms, and university labs in the Hartford and New Haven areas without sifting through listings from employers that don't sponsor.
Are there state-specific considerations for research engineers seeking sponsorship in Connecticut?
Connecticut's concentration of defense contractors means many research engineer roles involve work on government contracts, which can affect hiring timelines and security clearance requirements. Some positions require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, so it's important to confirm sponsorship eligibility before applying. University-affiliated research centers at Yale and UConn offer an alternative path, as these institutions often sponsor researchers under cap-exempt H-1B provisions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored research engineer jobs in Connecticut?
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.