Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Washington

Electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington are concentrated around the Puget Sound region, where companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, and a deep tier of semiconductor and hardware firms actively file STEM OPT extensions. Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, and Seattle host the densest clusters of qualifying roles in embedded systems, hardware engineering, and electronic design.

Find Electronics Jobs

Overview

Open Jobs37+
Work Type97% On-site
Top LocationSeattle, WA
Most JobsApple

Showing 5 of 37+ Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Washington

Apple
Design Verification Engineer
We won't show you this job again
Apple
New 15h ago
Design Verification Engineer
Apple
Seattle, Washington
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
$123k - $185k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Amphenol
Quality Software Engineer
We won't show you this job again
Amphenol
New 19h ago
Quality Software Engineer
Amphenol
Liberty Lake, Washington
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
Backend Engineering
$80k - $95k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

Have you applied for this role?

ALSTOM
Test and Commissioning Engineer
We won't show you this job again
ALSTOM
Added 1w ago
Test and Commissioning Engineer
ALSTOM
Seattle, Washington
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$85k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

EPS
Field Technician II
We won't show you this job again
EPS
Added 3w ago
Field Technician II
EPS
Seattle, Washington
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
$35 - $50/hr
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Nice North America LLC
Firmware Engineer II
We won't show you this job again
Nice North America LLC
Added 1mo ago
Firmware Engineer II
Nice North America LLC
Kent, Washington
Software Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Firmware Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
$120k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

Have you applied for this role?

See all 37+ Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Washington

Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Washington.

Get Access To All Jobs

STEM OPT Electronics Job Roles in Washington

Software Engineering23 jobs
Backend Engineering11 jobs
Data Science10 jobs
Electrical Engineering10 jobs
Data Science & Analytics10 jobs
Specialized Engineering9 jobs
Engineering (Non-Software)9 jobs
Cloud & DevOps8 jobs
AI (Artificial Intelligence)7 jobs
ML (Machine Learning)6 jobs

See all 37+ Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Washington

Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.

Search Electronics Jobs in Washington

Electronics STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

Which electronics companies in Washington sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?

Washington has a strong group of electronics and hardware employers with documented STEM OPT sponsorship history. Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, and Intel all maintain Washington operations with active STEM OPT filings. Beyond these large employers, mid-size semiconductor firms, defense electronics contractors, and hardware-focused startups in the Puget Sound area regularly sponsor STEM OPT extensions for electrical engineers, hardware designers, and embedded systems specialists.

Which cities in Washington have the most electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?

Seattle and the Eastside corridor, Bellevue, Redmond, and Kirkland, account for the largest share of electronics STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington. Bothell and Everett also have notable concentrations of aerospace electronics and defense hardware employers. Tacoma has a smaller but growing industrial electronics presence. Most multinational electronics and semiconductor employers with Washington offices are located within the greater Seattle metropolitan area.

What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?

Roles that qualify for STEM OPT sponsorship must be directly related to a STEM-designated degree field and require the application of that academic knowledge. In electronics, this includes hardware engineers, embedded systems engineers, RF engineers, VLSI design engineers, printed circuit board designers, firmware developers, and test engineers. The role must also appear on USCIS's list of STEM-designated degree programs, and your degree field must align with the job duties.

How do I find electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington?

Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for electronics employers in Washington with verified F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history, so you're not applying to companies that haven't demonstrated a pattern of filing STEM OPT extensions. This matters in electronics, where some firms hire for hardware and embedded roles but route candidates through staffing agencies that don't qualify under STEM OPT rules. Searching through Migrate Mate helps you identify direct-hire employers in Washington who have supported STEM OPT candidates in electronics and hardware roles.

Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Washington's electronics sector?

Washington does not have a state income tax, which is a practical consideration for STEM OPT workers evaluating job offers. Within the electronics sector, Boeing and defense-adjacent employers sometimes require security clearance eligibility, which F-1 visa holders typically cannot obtain, so it's worth confirming clearance requirements before applying. Washington's concentration of cloud infrastructure and consumer electronics firms also means many roles blend software and hardware, confirm the position's STEM degree classification aligns with a STEM-designated field before accepting an offer to protect your STEM OPT eligibility.