Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Massachusetts
Electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated around Greater Boston, Route 128, and the Merrimack Valley, where companies like Analog Devices, Raytheon Technologies, and Draper Laboratory actively hire international engineers. The state's dense network of research universities and defense contractors makes it one of the most active markets for electronics STEM OPT candidates.
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SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in.
Electrical Engineer I
Needham, MA — Onsite, 5 days/week
At SharkNinja, we design 5-star products that make everyday life easier — and we do it by putting sharp, curious engineers on small, high-ownership teams where every voice shapes the outcome.
About the Role
We're looking for an Electrical Engineer I to support embedded electronic design across the full product development lifecycle — from concept through production. You'll work hands-on with hardware and firmware, partnering with global cross-functional teams to bring reliable, high-quality consumer products to market.
- Design and develop consumer electronic products from concept through production
- Develop electrical specifications aligned to product and customer requirements
- Review and develop schematics, BOMs, PCB layouts, and test plans
- Build and execute electrical test plans to verify design functionality and performance
- Support prototype bring-up and hardware verification during development builds
- Troubleshoot electrical issues through testing, analysis, and root cause investigation
- Run circuit analysis and simulation to support design and debug
- Contribute to design reviews, driving improvements in performance and reliability
- Partner with product development, quality, safety, and compliance teams to meet program objectives
- Coordinate with global engineering teams to hit hardware milestones
- Support compliance/certification testing, including EMI/EMC and electrical safety issue resolution
- Build cost estimates from EBOMs and evaluate feature-to-cost tradeoffs
What You'll Bring
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- 0–2 years of embedded hardware development experience
- Foundational circuit design skills: component selection, design, and analysis
- Exposure to embedded firmware for microcontrollers (design, testing, debugging) and Arduino prototyping
- Experience with schematic capture, BOM generation, and PCB layout for prototypes
- Comfort working in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Nice to Have
- MS in Electrical Engineering
- Internship or co-op experience in embedded circuit design
- SPICE simulation experience
- C programming for embedded firmware
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company—you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products—we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
- For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
- For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
- For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
About us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in.
Electrical Engineer I
Needham, MA — Onsite, 5 days/week
At SharkNinja, we design 5-star products that make everyday life easier — and we do it by putting sharp, curious engineers on small, high-ownership teams where every voice shapes the outcome.
About the Role
We're looking for an Electrical Engineer I to support embedded electronic design across the full product development lifecycle — from concept through production. You'll work hands-on with hardware and firmware, partnering with global cross-functional teams to bring reliable, high-quality consumer products to market.
- Design and develop consumer electronic products from concept through production
- Develop electrical specifications aligned to product and customer requirements
- Review and develop schematics, BOMs, PCB layouts, and test plans
- Build and execute electrical test plans to verify design functionality and performance
- Support prototype bring-up and hardware verification during development builds
- Troubleshoot electrical issues through testing, analysis, and root cause investigation
- Run circuit analysis and simulation to support design and debug
- Contribute to design reviews, driving improvements in performance and reliability
- Partner with product development, quality, safety, and compliance teams to meet program objectives
- Coordinate with global engineering teams to hit hardware milestones
- Support compliance/certification testing, including EMI/EMC and electrical safety issue resolution
- Build cost estimates from EBOMs and evaluate feature-to-cost tradeoffs
What You'll Bring
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- 0–2 years of embedded hardware development experience
- Foundational circuit design skills: component selection, design, and analysis
- Exposure to embedded firmware for microcontrollers (design, testing, debugging) and Arduino prototyping
- Experience with schematic capture, BOM generation, and PCB layout for prototypes
- Comfort working in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Nice to Have
- MS in Electrical Engineering
- Internship or co-op experience in embedded circuit design
- SPICE simulation experience
- C programming for embedded firmware
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company—you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products—we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
- For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
- For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
- For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
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Which electronics companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts-based electronics employers with documented STEM OPT and subsequent H-1B visa sponsorship history include Analog Devices, Raytheon Technologies, Draper Laboratory, Bose Corporation, and iRobot. Semiconductor and defense electronics firms along Route 128 and in Andover, Wilmington, and Waltham have historically filed Labor Condition Applications for engineering roles. Sponsorship willingness varies by role, team, and fiscal year, so confirming with each employer's HR or talent team during the application process is advisable.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Greater Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham account for a large share of electronics sponsorship postings, driven by proximity to MIT, Northeastern, and Boston University. The Route 128 corridor, spanning Burlington, Woburn, Andover, and Wilmington, hosts a dense cluster of defense electronics and semiconductor firms. Lowell and the Merrimack Valley also have manufacturing and hardware engineering employers with international hiring pipelines, particularly in embedded systems and RF engineering.
How do I find electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate filters electronics job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type, including F-1 STEM OPT, and surfaces employers in Massachusetts with verified sponsorship history. This removes the guesswork of identifying which companies actually support STEM OPT candidates. You can narrow results by role type, hardware engineering, PCB design, firmware development, and by Massachusetts location, making it faster to identify relevant openings without contacting employers who don't sponsor.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Massachusetts?
Roles that commonly qualify include hardware engineer, electrical engineer, embedded systems engineer, RF engineer, semiconductor process engineer, PCB designer, power electronics engineer, and FPGA developer. These positions generally map to STEM degree classifications recognized by USCIS as STEM-eligible under the Department of Homeland Security's STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role must appear on your employer's E-Verify enrollment and align with your qualifying STEM degree field, candidates should verify their specific degree-to-role match with their Designated School Official.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in the Massachusetts electronics industry?
Massachusetts has a high concentration of defense contractors subject to federal security clearance requirements, which can restrict international candidate eligibility for certain roles, positions requiring a U.S. government clearance are generally not available to F-1 OPT holders. However, commercial electronics, consumer hardware, and semiconductor firms in the state operate without those restrictions and actively recruit STEM OPT candidates. Massachusetts also enforces its own ban-the-box and pay equity laws, which affect the hiring process but do not directly impact visa sponsorship eligibility.