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Texas is one of the top states for test engineer visa sponsorship, driven by major tech and semiconductor employers across Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Companies like Texas Instruments, Dell, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor regularly hire test engineers and have established H-1B sponsorship track records. The state's expanding chip manufacturing and software sectors create strong, sustained demand.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Field OTA Test Engineer
Location: Dallas TX
Duration: Long Term
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for testing and validating connected Features testing In-Bench, Customer Field Vehicles at plants, validating software updates, firmware and ECU reprogramming.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team for SW release timelines of various controllers and plan OTA testing on vehicles at plants.
Develop and execute test plans for wireless software updates.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve OTA update failures.
Identify Defects, log defects with logs and monitor/track in defect tracking system.
Utilize diagnostic tools (CANoe) to capture and analyze communication logs during OTA testing.
Ability to create OTA test packages & In vehicle Remote diagnostic testing.
Work closely with software and backend teams to verify update integrity and rollback mechanisms.
Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, results, and issues for continuous improvement.
Responsible for reporting bugs in system, take part in triage calls to support defects and get it resolved.
Responsible for updating ECUs with SW's /Firmware via OBD Tools and via OTA.
Hands-on experience with Automotive Network is a plus.
Good understanding of Telematics Controller & OTA process is required.
Use CAN Bus Communication, monitor CAN Traffic and Understand CAN Node acknowledgements, Diagnostic messages priority.
Drive Requirements driven testing (100% Traceability Requirements, Development, Test, Defect).
Require 50-75% travel to plants & dealers in DFW area. Occasional (or 25%) Travel to Plant/Dealerships out of state.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree.
Solid experience on Telematics & OTA - Requires 2++ years of professional experience.
Must have 2++ years of prior professional experience on “In-Vehicle” level testing.
Great communication and collaboration skills with ableness to explain prior projects.
Must have experience with test cases creation, planning & execution.
Have knowledge on defect/bug creation and able to explain with proper examples.
Solid knowledge on flashing ECUs.
Must have knowledge on CANoe/Canalyzer tools.
Must have knowledge on analyzing CAN/CANFD/UDS/J1939.
Must have a clean driving record.
Must endure being outdoors often in extremely warm/hot weather climate.
Onsite full-time (no hybrid nor remote).
Will require 50-75% travel to local plants & dealers in the Dallas area. Occasional (or 25%) travel to Plant/Dealerships (out of state).
Able to handle OBD, diagnostic tools.
CANoe expertise.
Making defect calls to the team, explaining what they are troubleshooting.
Project duration is 2++ years.
The Test Engineer will perform functionality on vehicles. Vehicle testing, validation exp. OTA functionality. Bench level, CANalyzer, hands on.
Global OTA and other connected services features.
We are seeking a skilled OTA testing engineer to lead and execute vehicle connectivity and software update validation via OTA for Customer Field Vehicles.
* The ideal candidate will have expertise in vehicle telematics, communication protocols, and diagnostic tools to ensure seamless software updates in vehicles.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in STEM or Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
2++ years of professional experience in OTA testing, vehicle telematics, or automotive software validation.
Strong knowledge of OTA architecture, vehicle networks (CAN, Ethernet), and automotive protocols (UDS, J1939, etc).
Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools (Vector CANoe) or Vehicle Spy.
Experience working with heavy-duty vehicle electronic systems is a plus.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Job Title: Field OTA Test Engineer
Location: Dallas TX
Duration: Long Term
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for testing and validating connected Features testing In-Bench, Customer Field Vehicles at plants, validating software updates, firmware and ECU reprogramming.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team for SW release timelines of various controllers and plan OTA testing on vehicles at plants.
Develop and execute test plans for wireless software updates.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve OTA update failures.
Identify Defects, log defects with logs and monitor/track in defect tracking system.
Utilize diagnostic tools (CANoe) to capture and analyze communication logs during OTA testing.
Ability to create OTA test packages & In vehicle Remote diagnostic testing.
Work closely with software and backend teams to verify update integrity and rollback mechanisms.
Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, results, and issues for continuous improvement.
Responsible for reporting bugs in system, take part in triage calls to support defects and get it resolved.
Responsible for updating ECUs with SW's /Firmware via OBD Tools and via OTA.
Hands-on experience with Automotive Network is a plus.
Good understanding of Telematics Controller & OTA process is required.
Use CAN Bus Communication, monitor CAN Traffic and Understand CAN Node acknowledgements, Diagnostic messages priority.
Drive Requirements driven testing (100% Traceability Requirements, Development, Test, Defect).
Require 50-75% travel to plants & dealers in DFW area. Occasional (or 25%) Travel to Plant/Dealerships out of state.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree.
Solid experience on Telematics & OTA - Requires 2++ years of professional experience.
Must have 2++ years of prior professional experience on “In-Vehicle” level testing.
Great communication and collaboration skills with ableness to explain prior projects.
Must have experience with test cases creation, planning & execution.
Have knowledge on defect/bug creation and able to explain with proper examples.
Solid knowledge on flashing ECUs.
Must have knowledge on CANoe/Canalyzer tools.
Must have knowledge on analyzing CAN/CANFD/UDS/J1939.
Must have a clean driving record.
Must endure being outdoors often in extremely warm/hot weather climate.
Onsite full-time (no hybrid nor remote).
Will require 50-75% travel to local plants & dealers in the Dallas area. Occasional (or 25%) travel to Plant/Dealerships (out of state).
Able to handle OBD, diagnostic tools.
CANoe expertise.
Making defect calls to the team, explaining what they are troubleshooting.
Project duration is 2++ years.
The Test Engineer will perform functionality on vehicles. Vehicle testing, validation exp. OTA functionality. Bench level, CANalyzer, hands on.
Global OTA and other connected services features.
We are seeking a skilled OTA testing engineer to lead and execute vehicle connectivity and software update validation via OTA for Customer Field Vehicles.
* The ideal candidate will have expertise in vehicle telematics, communication protocols, and diagnostic tools to ensure seamless software updates in vehicles.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in STEM or Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
2++ years of professional experience in OTA testing, vehicle telematics, or automotive software validation.
Strong knowledge of OTA architecture, vehicle networks (CAN, Ethernet), and automotive protocols (UDS, J1939, etc).
Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools (Vector CANoe) or Vehicle Spy.
Experience working with heavy-duty vehicle electronic systems is a plus.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Which companies sponsor visas for test engineers in Texas?
Texas Instruments, Dell Technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, NXP Semiconductors, and HP are among the Texas employers with documented H-1B sponsorship histories for test engineer roles. Defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, both with major Texas operations, also sponsor test engineers, particularly for hardware validation and systems testing positions. Sponsorship patterns vary by role, team, and hiring cycle.
Which visa types are most common for test engineer roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa for test engineers in Texas, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles. Some test engineers also enter on L-1B visas when transferring within a multinational employer.
Which cities in Texas have the most test engineer sponsorship jobs?
Austin leads Texas for test engineer sponsorship jobs, anchored by a dense concentration of semiconductor and software companies. Dallas-Fort Worth is a close second, with strong demand from telecom, defense, and enterprise tech employers. Houston adds meaningful volume through its energy technology and aerospace sectors. San Antonio has a smaller but growing presence, partly driven by semiconductor manufacturing expansions in the region.
How to find test engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters test engineer roles in Texas by visa sponsorship history, so you're not sorting through listings from employers who don't sponsor. You can filter by location, role type, and visa category to focus your search. Given Texas's concentration of semiconductor and tech employers, the platform surfaces a meaningful volume of relevant openings across Austin, Dallas, and Houston.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for test engineers seeking visa sponsorship?
Texas's semiconductor industry pipeline is relevant here. Employers like Texas Instruments and Samsung Austin Semiconductor recruit heavily from universities including UT Austin, Texas A&M, and Rice, meaning competition for sponsored roles is high among engineering graduates. The state's lack of income tax is a draw, but prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B program still apply and are set by the Department of Labor based on the specific metro area and job level.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored test engineer jobs in Texas?
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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