Controls Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Florida
Florida's controls engineer job market spans aerospace manufacturing in the Space Coast, defense contractors around Jacksonville and Tampa, and industrial automation firms throughout the state. Major employers like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Siemens have established engineering presences here, and many actively hire international engineers with visa sponsorship for automation and systems control roles.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Orlando, FL
Requisition ID 2026-126700
Category Risk & Regulatory
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-09-26
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s). Schwab’s Wealth Advisory, Banking & Trust Services organization is building an industry-leading wealth management experience that delivers for clients today while innovating for tomorrow. The Senior Manager, Centralized Risk Supervision will join the Wealth and Product Risk & Governance organization and provide critical oversight of activities performed by registered representatives. This role applies product expertise, regulatory knowledge, and sound decision making to supervisory controls involving electronic communications, product and service recommendations, trading activity, and trend reporting. You will assess risk, identify patterns, and make timely decisions that protect clients and the firm. Success requires strong collaboration across the organization, from service professionals to senior leaders. You will build trusted relationships, influence business partners, adapt to changing priorities, and balance strategic oversight with hands-on supervisory responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
What you have
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of supervision experience, including annuity and product supervision
- Extensive knowledge of annuities, fixed income, and financial products
- Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements applicable to the brokerage and investment advisory industry
- Demonstrated Risk Assessment, Risk Monitoring, and Decision Making skills when reviewing registered representative activity
- Strong Communication, Influencing Others, and Building Collaborative Relationships skills across all levels of an organization
- Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions under intensive deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Active and valid Series 7, Series 63, and Series 8 or Series 9/10 licenses
- Active and valid Series 66 or Series 63/65 licenses
- State Life and Health Insurance License or ability to obtain the license as a condition of employment
Preferred qualifications
- Experience conducting reviews of electronic communications, product or service recommendations, trading activity, or supervisory trends
- Extensive Fixed Income expertise
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels
- Strong Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, and Adaptability skills in a fast-paced supervisory environment
- Experience using reporting and trend information to identify risk and strengthen supervisory controls
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
Location: Orlando, FL
Requisition ID 2026-126700
Category Risk & Regulatory
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-09-26
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s). Schwab’s Wealth Advisory, Banking & Trust Services organization is building an industry-leading wealth management experience that delivers for clients today while innovating for tomorrow. The Senior Manager, Centralized Risk Supervision will join the Wealth and Product Risk & Governance organization and provide critical oversight of activities performed by registered representatives. This role applies product expertise, regulatory knowledge, and sound decision making to supervisory controls involving electronic communications, product and service recommendations, trading activity, and trend reporting. You will assess risk, identify patterns, and make timely decisions that protect clients and the firm. Success requires strong collaboration across the organization, from service professionals to senior leaders. You will build trusted relationships, influence business partners, adapt to changing priorities, and balance strategic oversight with hands-on supervisory responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
What you have
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of supervision experience, including annuity and product supervision
- Extensive knowledge of annuities, fixed income, and financial products
- Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements applicable to the brokerage and investment advisory industry
- Demonstrated Risk Assessment, Risk Monitoring, and Decision Making skills when reviewing registered representative activity
- Strong Communication, Influencing Others, and Building Collaborative Relationships skills across all levels of an organization
- Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions under intensive deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Active and valid Series 7, Series 63, and Series 8 or Series 9/10 licenses
- Active and valid Series 66 or Series 63/65 licenses
- State Life and Health Insurance License or ability to obtain the license as a condition of employment
Preferred qualifications
- Experience conducting reviews of electronic communications, product or service recommendations, trading activity, or supervisory trends
- Extensive Fixed Income expertise
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels
- Strong Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, and Adaptability skills in a fast-paced supervisory environment
- Experience using reporting and trend information to identify risk and strengthen supervisory controls
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
Controls Engineer Job Roles in Florida
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Search Controls Engineer Jobs in FloridaControls Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for controls engineers in Florida?
Aerospace and defense contractors are among the most active sponsors for controls engineers in Florida. Companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Raytheon Technologies have significant Florida operations and established HR infrastructure for H-1B visa sponsorship. Industrial automation firms, utilities, and manufacturing companies in the state also sponsor, though less consistently. Larger employers with dedicated immigration counsel are generally more experienced with the sponsorship process.
Which visa types are most common for controls engineer roles in Florida?
The H-1B is the most common visa for controls engineers in Florida, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering. Some employers also sponsor O-1 visas for engineers with exceptional records. Candidates from Australia may qualify for the E-3 visa, and Canadian or Mexican nationals may be eligible under the TN visa category, which covers certain engineering roles.
How to find controls engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate filters controls engineer jobs specifically by visa sponsorship willingness and state, making it easier to identify Florida employers who have sponsored engineers before. Rather than sifting through general job postings, you can browse controls engineer roles in Florida where sponsorship is part of the employer's known hiring pattern. This is particularly useful for narrowing down aerospace, defense, and industrial automation openings across the Space Coast, Tampa Bay, and Jacksonville corridors.
Which cities in Florida have the most controls engineer sponsorship jobs?
The Space Coast region, particularly around Melbourne and Cape Canaveral, is Florida's most concentrated area for controls engineers due to its aerospace and defense sector. Tampa and Orlando also have active hiring markets, driven by manufacturing, defense, and automation industries. Jacksonville supports controls engineering roles tied to naval and logistics infrastructure. Miami sees demand in building systems and industrial automation, though aerospace concentration is lower there.
Are there any Florida-specific considerations for controls engineers pursuing visa sponsorship?
Many controls engineer positions tied to Florida's defense and aerospace sector require security clearances, which non-U.S. citizens are generally ineligible to obtain. This limits sponsorship opportunities at some of the state's largest employers. However, a meaningful portion of controls engineering work in industrial automation, manufacturing, and utilities does not require clearance. Florida also benefits from engineering pipelines out of the University of Florida and the University of Central Florida, which attract international graduate talent that some employers actively recruit and sponsor.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored controls engineer jobs in Florida?
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.