Electronics OPT Jobs in Maryland
Electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Maryland are concentrated around the defense and government contracting corridor near Bethesda, Rockville, and the Baltimore metro, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Lockheed Martin regularly hire engineers and hardware specialists. USCIS OPT authorization covers full-time electronics roles, giving international graduates a direct path into one of the mid-Atlantic's most active engineering markets.
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With FARO CREAFORM, possibility takes form. We give quality teams, production teams, maintenance teams, and designers the certainty to manufacture and design like never before — transforming 3D measurements into smarter decisions and endless possibilities. We work with the largest companies to provide solutions that enable them to overcome their most pressing industry challenges. In aerospace and automotive, we work with firms like SpaceX, NASA, Tesla, and Volvo among others. We believe that if it can be dreamed, it can also be measured. And if it can be measured, it can also be realized.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an experienced Field Application Engineer to work out of a home office and be based in Baltimore, MD, Morgantown, WV, Germantown, MD, or Frederick, MD area. This position has the potential to earn a total compensation package (salary + variable) between $90,000 - $120,000.
- Act as the resident technical and subject matter expert both internally and with customers, quickly and easily solving prospective applications with the product.
- Support Account Managers as the primary technical resource for product and solution demonstrations to end customers. Including creating specific demonstration workflows to harmonize and create consistent messages.
- Coordinate, schedule and provide technical training and support to our customers at either their site, FARO site, via web, or remote within limited but given standards.
- Provide aftersales application support on FARO products to customer specific business requirements, train and advise correct techniques to achieve the results expected to obtain from FARO Products.
- Ensure the quality of the provided technical trainings and demonstrations (self-reliability).
- Ensure that all customers are served within established timing parameters (self-control).
- Collaborate with other Field Applications Engineers and Support Engineers to test workflows, solve problems, and share knowledge, including documenting workflows to share globally both for internal and external use.
- Prepare and maintain training equipment (documents, devices, …).
- Collaborate with relevant teams/departments from other disciplines within FARO (e.g. Sales, Product Marketing, R&D) to convey customer requirements and respond to functional and technical elements of Requests for Information/Requests for Proposal.
- Act as a backup for the 3rd/4th Level Support within Customer Service.
- Responsible for representing the product to customers and at field events such as conferences, seminars, trade shows, etc.
- Support the organization in decision making by providing relevant information/documentation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You Have
- BS Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, related Engineering, surveying, drafting, or equivalent experience.
- Excellent understanding of 2D and 3D CAD.
- Ability to read and interpret information from blueprints.
- Clear oral/written communications.
- Good language competencies, English essential.
- Interpersonal and team skills.
- This position requires the ability to maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license and meet the company’s driving eligibility requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Flexible for different working locations (regional travel).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What FARO CREAFORM Can Offer You
FARO Creaform has excellent benefits for you and your family. We not only care for our employees but also for their immediate family members. We believe in a balanced work-life and have developed programs and benefits plans to support that ethic, such as:
- A competitive paid time off bank and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plans.
- Pre-tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
- 401K with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities.
- Wellness fairs.
- Frequent lunch and learns to help educate employees about issues affecting their lives.
- Other employee events.
We are a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug screening.
COMPENSATION
Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 75,000
Salary Maximum: 95,000
Incentive: Yes
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
INTRODUCTION
With FARO CREAFORM, possibility takes form. We give quality teams, production teams, maintenance teams, and designers the certainty to manufacture and design like never before — transforming 3D measurements into smarter decisions and endless possibilities. We work with the largest companies to provide solutions that enable them to overcome their most pressing industry challenges. In aerospace and automotive, we work with firms like SpaceX, NASA, Tesla, and Volvo among others. We believe that if it can be dreamed, it can also be measured. And if it can be measured, it can also be realized.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an experienced Field Application Engineer to work out of a home office and be based in Baltimore, MD, Morgantown, WV, Germantown, MD, or Frederick, MD area. This position has the potential to earn a total compensation package (salary + variable) between $90,000 - $120,000.
- Act as the resident technical and subject matter expert both internally and with customers, quickly and easily solving prospective applications with the product.
- Support Account Managers as the primary technical resource for product and solution demonstrations to end customers. Including creating specific demonstration workflows to harmonize and create consistent messages.
- Coordinate, schedule and provide technical training and support to our customers at either their site, FARO site, via web, or remote within limited but given standards.
- Provide aftersales application support on FARO products to customer specific business requirements, train and advise correct techniques to achieve the results expected to obtain from FARO Products.
- Ensure the quality of the provided technical trainings and demonstrations (self-reliability).
- Ensure that all customers are served within established timing parameters (self-control).
- Collaborate with other Field Applications Engineers and Support Engineers to test workflows, solve problems, and share knowledge, including documenting workflows to share globally both for internal and external use.
- Prepare and maintain training equipment (documents, devices, …).
- Collaborate with relevant teams/departments from other disciplines within FARO (e.g. Sales, Product Marketing, R&D) to convey customer requirements and respond to functional and technical elements of Requests for Information/Requests for Proposal.
- Act as a backup for the 3rd/4th Level Support within Customer Service.
- Responsible for representing the product to customers and at field events such as conferences, seminars, trade shows, etc.
- Support the organization in decision making by providing relevant information/documentation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You Have
- BS Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, related Engineering, surveying, drafting, or equivalent experience.
- Excellent understanding of 2D and 3D CAD.
- Ability to read and interpret information from blueprints.
- Clear oral/written communications.
- Good language competencies, English essential.
- Interpersonal and team skills.
- This position requires the ability to maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license and meet the company’s driving eligibility requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Flexible for different working locations (regional travel).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What FARO CREAFORM Can Offer You
FARO Creaform has excellent benefits for you and your family. We not only care for our employees but also for their immediate family members. We believe in a balanced work-life and have developed programs and benefits plans to support that ethic, such as:
- A competitive paid time off bank and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plans.
- Pre-tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
- 401K with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities.
- Wellness fairs.
- Frequent lunch and learns to help educate employees about issues affecting their lives.
- Other employee events.
We are a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug screening.
COMPENSATION
Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 75,000
Salary Maximum: 95,000
Incentive: Yes
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
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Search Electronics Jobs in MarylandElectronics OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
Which electronics companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Maryland?
Maryland's electronics hiring is anchored by large defense and federal contractors, including Northrop Grumman, Leidos, SAIC, and Lockheed Martin, which regularly hire electrical engineers, hardware designers, and systems engineers on OPT. Mid-size firms in the cybersecurity hardware and telecommunications sectors around Rockville and Columbia also participate in OPT sponsorship. Checking a company's prior OPT and H-1B visa filing history is a reliable way to gauge willingness to sponsor.
Which cities in Maryland have the most electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Bethesda, Rockville, and the broader Montgomery County corridor concentrate the highest density of electronics OPT roles, driven by proximity to federal agencies and defense contractors. Baltimore is a secondary hub, particularly for communications hardware and biomedical electronics tied to Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland spinouts. Columbia and Greenbelt also host significant electronics employer presences, especially for satellite and signals intelligence work.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that draw directly on an electronics, electrical engineering, or computer engineering degree typically qualify for standard OPT. These include PCB and circuit design engineers, RF and signals engineers, embedded systems developers, hardware validation engineers, and semiconductor process engineers. Positions that fall under STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs codes can qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, which electronics degrees commonly support. Confirm your specific CIP code with your Designated School Official.
How do I find electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Maryland?
Migrate Mate filters electronics jobs in Maryland by verified OPT sponsorship history, so you can see which employers have actually filed for F-1 workers rather than relying on unverified job posting language. Search by role type, hardware engineer, embedded systems, RF engineer, and narrow to Maryland to surface active openings at defense contractors, telecom firms, and electronics manufacturers that have a documented track record of sponsoring OPT candidates in the state.
Are there any state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 OPT electronics jobs in Maryland?
Many of Maryland's largest electronics employers hold federal contracts, which means some positions require a U.S. security clearance. OPT holders who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents generally cannot obtain most clearance levels, so roles explicitly requiring clearance are typically not accessible during OPT status. Focus on commercial electronics divisions or unclassified engineering teams within large contractors, and verify clearance requirements before applying to avoid wasted applications.