Aerospace & Defense F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's aerospace and defense sector spans Lockheed Martin operations in King of Prussia, Sikorsky facilities near Philadelphia, and defense contractors throughout the Pittsburgh corridor. F-1 STEM OPT candidates with engineering, computer science, or systems backgrounds will find active sponsorship activity at both prime contractors and specialized suppliers across the state.
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We are looking for a hard-working and highly motivated individual for the Quality Department. Our paid internship program gives students an opportunity to apply their skills while working on real-world projects. Previous students have found the Curtiss-Wright program to be a very valuable learning experience.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong creative, analytic, problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office
- Willingness to learn, adapt and build experience in a development and production environment.
Quality Engineer
- Individual will prepare PowerPoint presentations and Excel data analysis based on the information provided.
- Conducting hands-on product testing
- Conduct DOEs
- Reporting issues and verifying fixed problems
- Contributing to continuous improvement of our existing testing process
- Work closely with and support quality, production and engineering initiatives.
- Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills good judgment to ensure delivery of a quality product within established deadlines.
- Find, record, and track defects / defectives throughout their lifecycle
Responsibilities:
- Function as a member of a Quality team to support new concepts and technologies.
- Research new technologies, hardware, and concepts to help improve the quality function.
- Support experimental trials. Document and report findings.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for a hard-working and highly motivated individual for the Quality Department. Our paid internship program gives students an opportunity to apply their skills while working on real-world projects. Previous students have found the Curtiss-Wright program to be a very valuable learning experience.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong creative, analytic, problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office
- Willingness to learn, adapt and build experience in a development and production environment.
Quality Engineer
- Individual will prepare PowerPoint presentations and Excel data analysis based on the information provided.
- Conducting hands-on product testing
- Conduct DOEs
- Reporting issues and verifying fixed problems
- Contributing to continuous improvement of our existing testing process
- Work closely with and support quality, production and engineering initiatives.
- Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills good judgment to ensure delivery of a quality product within established deadlines.
- Find, record, and track defects / defectives throughout their lifecycle
Responsibilities:
- Function as a member of a Quality team to support new concepts and technologies.
- Research new technologies, hardware, and concepts to help improve the quality function.
- Support experimental trials. Document and report findings.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
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Which aerospace and defense companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania hosts several large prime contractors and defense suppliers with documented STEM OPT sponsorship activity. Lockheed Martin has a significant presence in King of Prussia, and companies like Sikorsky, L3Harris, and Raytheon Technologies operate facilities in the greater Philadelphia and southeastern Pennsylvania region. Smaller defense-focused engineering firms in the Pittsburgh area also participate in STEM OPT sponsorship, particularly for systems engineering and software roles.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most aerospace and defense F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Philadelphia metropolitan area, including King of Prussia and Malvern in the western suburbs, concentrates the highest density of aerospace and defense STEM OPT sponsorship activity in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh supports a growing defense technology and advanced manufacturing cluster with sponsoring employers in robotics and autonomous systems. Horsham and Willow Grove, near active and former military installations, also attract defense contractors with STEM hiring needs.
What types of aerospace and defense roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT typically align with STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs codes. In aerospace and defense, this commonly includes systems engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, software development for embedded or avionics systems, data science applied to defense analytics, and materials science positions. The employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and the role must directly relate to the student's qualifying STEM degree field, as confirmed by the student's designated school official.
How do I find aerospace and defense F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type, including F-1 STEM OPT, and by industry and location, making it straightforward to search verified aerospace and defense postings in Pennsylvania. Because sponsorship willingness is surfaced at the listing level, you can focus applications on employers who have confirmed they support STEM OPT candidates rather than discovering eligibility only after applying through general job boards.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Pennsylvania's aerospace sector?
Pennsylvania's defense contractors frequently work on federal contracts requiring security clearances. F-1 STEM OPT students are generally not eligible for U.S. security clearances as non-U.S. persons, which can limit access to certain classified program roles. However, many unclassified engineering, software, and research positions at Pennsylvania defense primes remain open to STEM OPT candidates. Confirm clearance requirements with each employer early in the application process, as requirements vary by program and contract.