Aerospace & Defense E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois is home to a concentrated aerospace and defense sector anchored by companies like Boeing, Raytheon, and United Airlines Technical Operations, with major hiring activity in the Chicago metro, Rockford, and the Quad Cities corridor. Australian engineers, analysts, and technical specialists can find E-3 visa sponsorship opportunities across avionics, propulsion, systems integration, and defense contracting roles throughout the state.
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Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
Axon Account Executives are responsible for selling TASER products and services to medium to large law enforcement agencies. This is a quota carrying, external field position. Ability to articulate complex products, build and maintain senior level relationships, navigate across customer agencies and procurement processes, and lead the Axon team to success is required. The position provides technical and administrative product information, demonstrations, and/or product training.
At Axon, our goal is to make each individual feel valued for his or her contributions to the company's mission to protect life. We are looking for intelligent people who want to do remarkable things. We strive to create an environment where people can succeed and enjoy coming to work every day.
What You'll Do
Location: Midwest (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) - Travel up to 70% of the time
Reports to: Director T1200 CEW
Direct Reports:
- Manage and grow revenue and market share at designated agencies to maximize customer satisfaction and achieve strategic objectives
- Develop and maintain client relationships to ultimately drive revenue growth
- Develop and execute account strategy by collaborating with account team to deliver stronger, more relevant value propositions
- Cultivate customer relationships and ensure effective service delivery to accounts
- Focus on customer's satisfaction, know the customer's business and workflows, develop proper contact network within accounts
- Support execution of strategy at the account level
- Work with and bring in experts/specialists where required
- Oversee and know all account activities for your major City/County/State accounts
- Track customer activity in internal systems in order to execute on account strategy and identify additional opportunities
- May provide customer product training as necessary
- Accountable for individual expense budget management
- Own account relationship and drive overall customer satisfaction for assigned accounts
- Responsible for forecasting, keep management in touch with accounts in a timely fashion, gather intelligence on competitor activity, and give feedback to marketing
What You Bring
- Minimum of 3+ years of demonstrated successful customer facing Software (SaaS / Cloud) Sales Experience
- Minimum of 3+ years experience managing a book of business
- Solution or consultative sales experience working within complex sales processes
- Data management experience using Salesforce (preferred) or similar CRM
- Strong understanding of Virtualization and Cloud
- Able to travel 70% + (3-4 days a week on the road) including overnight travel
- Able to clearly and directly articulate complex solution offerings across technical and non-technical audiences
- Startup experience & some vertical experience
- Law Enforcement / Public Safety experience
- Team Player: collaborate with various team members regularly
- Ready to own & drive the territory
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page. If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to recruitingops@axon.com.
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Which aerospace and defense companies sponsor E-3 visas in Illinois?
Illinois hosts several major aerospace and defense employers with established visa sponsorship programs, including Boeing, which maintains significant operations in the Chicago area, Raytheon Technologies, Collins Aerospace, and Spirit AeroSystems. Smaller defense contractors and MRO facilities in Rockford and the Quad Cities corridor also sponsor skilled technical workers. Sponsorship availability varies by role, headcount, and project pipeline, so confirming directly with each employer's HR team is advisable.
Which cities in Illinois have the most aerospace and defense E-3 sponsorship jobs?
The Chicago metropolitan area, including suburbs like Lisle, Schaumburg, and Rolling Meadows, accounts for the highest concentration of aerospace and defense roles in Illinois. Rockford is a significant secondary hub due to its longstanding MRO and manufacturing base. The Quad Cities region along the Iowa border also supports defense manufacturing activity. Most corporate and engineering functions for major primes are headquartered in or around Chicago.
What types of aerospace and defense roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 visa sponsorship requires the role to meet the USCIS specialty occupation standard, meaning it must typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In aerospace and defense, qualifying roles commonly include aerospace engineers, systems engineers, avionics specialists, structural analysts, software engineers supporting defense platforms, and program or project managers with technical degrees. General production or quality inspection roles that do not require a specific bachelor's degree are less likely to qualify.
How do I find aerospace and defense E-3 sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate lists aerospace and defense positions in Illinois filtered specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship eligibility, drawing on DOL Labor Condition Application filing data to surface employers with active sponsorship history. Searching by industry and state on Migrate Mate lets you focus on Illinois-based roles where employers have previously sponsored E-3 workers, reducing time spent applying to companies unfamiliar with the visa category. Filtering by job function also helps target specialty occupation-qualifying roles.
Are there any Illinois-specific or industry-specific considerations for E-3 aerospace sponsorship?
Defense contracting roles in Illinois sometimes require security clearances, which can complicate E-3 sponsorship because clearance eligibility is generally limited to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. Australian E-3 workers are typically ineligible for most classified clearance levels, so roles requiring access to classified programs may not be available. Commercial aerospace and unclassified defense support roles do not carry this restriction. Illinois has no state-level visa surcharge or additional filing requirement beyond standard federal E-3 procedures.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 aerospace & defense jobs in Illinois?
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.