Systems Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Florida

Systems engineer roles in Florida are concentrated around defense and aerospace contractors near Orlando and the Space Coast, plus technology firms in Tampa and Miami. Major employers including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman regularly sponsor international engineers. Florida's growing tech sector and significant federal contract base make it an active state for visa sponsorship in this field.

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Open Jobs201+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type74% On-site
Median Salary$95K
Top LocationTampa, FL
Most JobsArcadis

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Humana
Lead Systems Engineer
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Humana
New 21m ago
Lead Systems Engineer
Humana
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Systems Administration
IT Support
$117,600/yr - $161,700/yr
Remote (US)
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Baptist Health South Florida
Senior System Engineer
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Baptist Health South Florida
New 18h ago
Senior System Engineer
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support
Systems Administration
$93,867/yr - $122,027/yr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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AT&T
Lead Sales System Engineer
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AT&T
Added 3d ago
Lead Sales System Engineer
AT&T
Orlando, Florida
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$109,000/yr - $183,000/yr
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Xorail, Inc.
Solutions System Engineer
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Xorail, Inc.
Added 1w ago
Solutions System Engineer
Xorail, Inc.
Jacksonville, Florida
Specialized Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
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On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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Village Farms International
Senior Systems Engineer
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Added 2w ago
Senior Systems Engineer
Village Farms International
Lake Mary, Florida
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Cybersecurity
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Security Engineering
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Systems Engineer Job Roles in Florida

IT Support & Systems Administration118 jobs
IT Support93 jobs
Technical Product & Program Management79 jobs
Cloud & DevOps65 jobs
Cybersecurity49 jobs
Technical Program Management47 jobs
Engineering (Non-Software)39 jobs
Software Engineering38 jobs
Specialized Engineering38 jobs
Network Engineering32 jobs

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Systems Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor visas for systems engineers in Florida?

Defense and aerospace contractors are the most active sponsors for systems engineers in Florida. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing all have significant Florida operations and established sponsorship histories. Beyond defense, technology companies in the Tampa Bay area and Miami's growing tech sector also sponsor systems engineers, particularly those with backgrounds in cloud infrastructure, networking, or embedded systems.

Which visa types are most common for systems engineer roles in Florida?

The H-1B is the most common visa for systems engineers in Florida, as the role generally qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Some Florida defense contractors also sponsor L-1 visas for engineers transferring from international offices. Australian citizens may find E-3 visas available through certain employers, particularly in commercial technology roles.

Which cities in Florida have the most systems engineer sponsorship jobs?

Orlando and the surrounding Space Coast corridor, including Melbourne and Titusville, concentrate the highest number of systems engineer sponsorship roles due to the density of defense and aerospace contractors in that region. Tampa and St. Petersburg have a growing base of technology employers offering sponsorship. Miami sees activity mainly through financial technology firms and Latin American regional headquarters requiring systems engineering talent.

How to find systems engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Florida?

Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically to employers who sponsor visas, so you can search systems engineer roles in Florida without sorting through positions that won't consider international candidates. Because Florida's sponsoring employers are concentrated in defense, aerospace, and technology, filtering by those industries on Migrate Mate helps narrow results to the most active sponsors in the state.

Are there state-specific considerations for systems engineers seeking sponsorship in Florida?

Florida's defense sector means a meaningful share of systems engineer roles require security clearances, which are available only to U.S. citizens and cannot be obtained by visa holders. This narrows the sponsorship pool compared to commercial tech markets. However, Florida's public research universities, including the University of Florida and University of Central Florida, generate strong engineering graduate pipelines that have helped normalize international hiring at many Florida employers.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored systems 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.

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