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Senior Electronics Engineers are strong H-1B visa candidates. The role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering, and employers in defense, semiconductors, and consumer electronics sponsor regularly. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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A Senior Power Electronics Engineer at QuEra Computing designs, develops, and tests advanced power delivery and control systems that support neutral-atom quantum computing platforms. This includes low-noise power conversion, precision voltage/current regulation, and scalable power architectures for sensitive experimental and production quantum systems.
This role spans the full engineering lifecycle—from concept and system architecture through prototyping, validation, and deployment—ensuring robust, stable, and low-noise power for cutting-edge quantum hardware.
This position is based onsite in Boston, MA.
Duties/Responsibilities
Job Description:
- Design, develop, and implement power system architectures for quantum computing platforms, including low-noise AC/DC and DC/DC power distribution, point-of-load regulation, and custom power conversion solutions.
- Develop and test power electronics hardware such as DC/DC converters, linear regulators, power filtering systems, and precision current/voltage sources for sensitive instrumentation.
- Optimize power systems for low noise, high stability, thermal performance, and scalability in lab and production environments.
- Define and document technical specifications for power subsystems and support transition from prototype to production.
- Analyze system-level power integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC performance; ensure compliance with system requirements.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex power electronics issues in integrated hardware systems.
- Collaborate closely with physicists, RF/optics engineers, and system engineers to ensure power systems meet stringent experimental requirements.
- Drive solutions to complex and evolving technical challenges; define requirements in ambiguous or research-driven contexts.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in power electronics and power integrity for precision hardware systems.
- Identify technical risks related to power delivery and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support system bring-up, integration, and validation in laboratory and production settings.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal best practices for power system design.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
- Strong expertise in one or more of the following:
- Low-noise DC/DC power conversion (isolated and non-isolated)
- Linear regulation and precision analog power design
- Power integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
- Battery systems or energy storage (nice to have, less central)
- Thermal management of power electronics
- Experience designing, simulating, and troubleshooting power electronics systems.
- Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools, especially for power and mixed-signal designs.
- Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE).
- Familiarity with system modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or equivalent).
- Understanding of noise-sensitive systems and techniques for minimizing ripple, drift, and interference.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to produce clear and detailed technical documentation.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
Experience
5–7 years of experience in power electronics engineering or related fields, ideally involving high-performance, low-noise, or precision hardware systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with sensitive instrumentation, scientific hardware, or physics-based systems.
- Familiarity with laboratory environments and experimental system integration.
- Experience supporting hardware scaling from prototype to production.
- Knowledge of international power standards and practices.
Salary Range: 125,000 - 160,000. We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.
QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Description Summary
A Senior Power Electronics Engineer at QuEra Computing designs, develops, and tests advanced power delivery and control systems that support neutral-atom quantum computing platforms. This includes low-noise power conversion, precision voltage/current regulation, and scalable power architectures for sensitive experimental and production quantum systems.
This role spans the full engineering lifecycle—from concept and system architecture through prototyping, validation, and deployment—ensuring robust, stable, and low-noise power for cutting-edge quantum hardware.
This position is based onsite in Boston, MA.
Duties/Responsibilities
Job Description:
- Design, develop, and implement power system architectures for quantum computing platforms, including low-noise AC/DC and DC/DC power distribution, point-of-load regulation, and custom power conversion solutions.
- Develop and test power electronics hardware such as DC/DC converters, linear regulators, power filtering systems, and precision current/voltage sources for sensitive instrumentation.
- Optimize power systems for low noise, high stability, thermal performance, and scalability in lab and production environments.
- Define and document technical specifications for power subsystems and support transition from prototype to production.
- Analyze system-level power integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC performance; ensure compliance with system requirements.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex power electronics issues in integrated hardware systems.
- Collaborate closely with physicists, RF/optics engineers, and system engineers to ensure power systems meet stringent experimental requirements.
- Drive solutions to complex and evolving technical challenges; define requirements in ambiguous or research-driven contexts.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in power electronics and power integrity for precision hardware systems.
- Identify technical risks related to power delivery and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support system bring-up, integration, and validation in laboratory and production settings.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal best practices for power system design.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
- Strong expertise in one or more of the following:
- Low-noise DC/DC power conversion (isolated and non-isolated)
- Linear regulation and precision analog power design
- Power integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
- Battery systems or energy storage (nice to have, less central)
- Thermal management of power electronics
- Experience designing, simulating, and troubleshooting power electronics systems.
- Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools, especially for power and mixed-signal designs.
- Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE).
- Familiarity with system modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or equivalent).
- Understanding of noise-sensitive systems and techniques for minimizing ripple, drift, and interference.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to produce clear and detailed technical documentation.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
Experience
5–7 years of experience in power electronics engineering or related fields, ideally involving high-performance, low-noise, or precision hardware systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with sensitive instrumentation, scientific hardware, or physics-based systems.
- Familiarity with laboratory environments and experimental system integration.
- Experience supporting hardware scaling from prototype to production.
- Knowledge of international power standards and practices.
Salary Range: 125,000 - 160,000. We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.
QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Electronics Engineer
Target defense and semiconductor employers
Defense contractors and semiconductor companies sponsor Senior Electronics Engineers at high rates. These industries have long project cycles that justify the investment in H-1B sponsorship, making them more receptive than consumer-facing startups.
Align your degree field to the role
H-1B approval for this role hinges on degree-to-job alignment. A degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a closely related discipline strengthens your petition. Unrelated degrees, even with years of experience, face higher RFE rates.
Document your specialized technical contributions
USCIS scrutinizes whether the role genuinely requires specialized knowledge. Highlight work on specific systems, components, or proprietary designs. Generic descriptions like 'designed circuits' weaken petitions compared to project-specific technical detail.
Check whether the employer is cap-exempt
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government contractors are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Senior Electronics Engineers at these organizations can file any time of year, bypassing the annual 85,000-slot cap entirely.
Ask about O-1A eligibility if you have strong credentials
Published research, patents, conference presentations, or awards in electronics engineering can support an O-1A petition. Unlike H-1B, O-1A has no lottery and no cap, making it worth exploring if your profile includes notable recognition.
Be prepared for RFEs on specialty occupation
USCIS has historically issued RFEs for engineering roles where job duties appear broad. A strong supporting letter from your employer, referencing the specific engineering specialization and degree requirement, significantly reduces RFE risk at this level.
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Find Senior Electronics Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Electronics Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS generally accepts that electronics engineering roles require at least a bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering, satisfying the specialty occupation standard. Roles with narrow, well-defined technical duties receive the fewest RFEs. Broadly scoped roles that overlap with general engineering or project management face more scrutiny and sometimes require additional documentation from the employer.
What degree do I need for H-1B sponsorship as a Senior Electronics Engineer?
A bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field is the standard requirement. Degrees in physics or applied mathematics may qualify if your coursework heavily focused on electronics. Degrees in unrelated disciplines, even paired with extensive work experience, are harder to defend at this seniority level and may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Which industries sponsor Senior Electronics Engineers most often?
Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, aerospace companies, and medical device firms are the most consistent sponsors. These industries have long development cycles that make multi-year H-1B sponsorship cost-effective. Consumer electronics companies also sponsor regularly. You can browse verified sponsoring employers by industry on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for companies with active sponsorship history for engineering roles.
Can I use work experience instead of a degree to qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Technically yes, but it is difficult in practice at the senior level. USCIS allows three years of specialized experience to substitute for one year of education, meaning 12 years of documented electronics engineering experience could substitute for a four-year degree. However, USCIS scrutinizes experience-based petitions heavily, and employers often require a formal degree internally anyway. This path works best when a credential evaluation supports the equivalency claim.
What are common reasons H-1B petitions for electronics engineers get denied or receive RFEs?
The most common issue is a job description that is too broad or does not clearly require a specific engineering degree. Titles like 'Senior Engineer' without detailed technical duties make it harder to establish specialty occupation status. Mismatches between the stated degree requirement and the actual duties also draw scrutiny. Employers should include a detailed duties breakdown, confirm the internal degree requirement, and reference industry norms for the specific electronics discipline.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Electronics Engineer jobs?
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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