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Subject matter experts are in strong demand from U.S. employers across defense, consulting, healthcare, and technology, and most roles qualify for H-1B or O-1A sponsorship. A relevant advanced degree, combined with documented specialized expertise, is typically what separates sponsored candidates from the rest.
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Are you looking for a role where you can use your knowledge of telematics validation, Cloud, UDS and J1939? Would you like to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, flexible schedules, and ongoing professional development?
Who we are:
LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering IT talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. We have a position for an experienced IoT test engineer with hands-on knowledge of telematics validation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will be doing:
- Define and own end-to-end validation strategy for cloud-connected telematics systems
- Develop test plans, test cases, and validation frameworks across cloud sub-system
- Work closely with internal teams to clarify system requirements and interfaces
- Support system engineering activities, including cloud architecture and requirements
- Identify gaps in current validation approach and propose scalable test methodologies
- Drive issue investigation and root cause analysis across distributed systems
- Contribute to automation strategy for cloud/system-level validation (APIs, data pipelines, simulations, etc.)
- Provide technical guidance to improve observability, reliability, and performance validation
- Drive alignment across internal stakeholders to improve system quality, validation processes, and engineering practices
- Proactively identify process gaps and influence teams to adopt scalable and standardized approaches
- Facilitate technical discussions and navigate cross-functional dependencies (cloud, device, data, OEM partners)
- Act as a bridge between teams to translate technical challenges into actionable improvements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ll need to be successful:
- College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other relevant technical disciplines.
Required Qualifications
- 4-7 years of experience with IoT / telematics / connected systems
- System engineering, PFMEA, DVP&R, ESW, PLM. Background in system engineering or system-level validation (not just component testing)
- Prior knowledge of Cloud infra validation, API contract testing, schema and data pipeline validation experience.
- Industry standard best practices for cloud validation and automation
- Strong experience in cloud-based systems (AWS, Azure, or similar)
- Dynatrace, MongoDB, ArgoCD
- Understanding of data flow across connected devices, ECM, and cloud services
- Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into structured test plans
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with CAN/J1939, telematics devices, or vehicle systems
- Experience with test automation frameworks
- Knowledge of data pipelines, APIs, and event-driven architectures
- Exposure to DevOps or CI/CD pipelines
- Comfortable challenging existing processes and pushing for continuous improvement
- Able to balance technical depth with strategic thinking
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Motivated
- Critical thinker
- Good communicator - written and verbal
What you’ll get:
- Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Hybrid flexible schedule - in the office 2-3 days a week after ramp-up
- The opportunity to work on industry leading projects
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INTRODUCTION
Are you looking for a role where you can use your knowledge of telematics validation, Cloud, UDS and J1939? Would you like to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, flexible schedules, and ongoing professional development?
Who we are:
LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering IT talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. We have a position for an experienced IoT test engineer with hands-on knowledge of telematics validation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will be doing:
- Define and own end-to-end validation strategy for cloud-connected telematics systems
- Develop test plans, test cases, and validation frameworks across cloud sub-system
- Work closely with internal teams to clarify system requirements and interfaces
- Support system engineering activities, including cloud architecture and requirements
- Identify gaps in current validation approach and propose scalable test methodologies
- Drive issue investigation and root cause analysis across distributed systems
- Contribute to automation strategy for cloud/system-level validation (APIs, data pipelines, simulations, etc.)
- Provide technical guidance to improve observability, reliability, and performance validation
- Drive alignment across internal stakeholders to improve system quality, validation processes, and engineering practices
- Proactively identify process gaps and influence teams to adopt scalable and standardized approaches
- Facilitate technical discussions and navigate cross-functional dependencies (cloud, device, data, OEM partners)
- Act as a bridge between teams to translate technical challenges into actionable improvements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ll need to be successful:
- College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other relevant technical disciplines.
Required Qualifications
- 4-7 years of experience with IoT / telematics / connected systems
- System engineering, PFMEA, DVP&R, ESW, PLM. Background in system engineering or system-level validation (not just component testing)
- Prior knowledge of Cloud infra validation, API contract testing, schema and data pipeline validation experience.
- Industry standard best practices for cloud validation and automation
- Strong experience in cloud-based systems (AWS, Azure, or similar)
- Dynatrace, MongoDB, ArgoCD
- Understanding of data flow across connected devices, ECM, and cloud services
- Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into structured test plans
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with CAN/J1939, telematics devices, or vehicle systems
- Experience with test automation frameworks
- Knowledge of data pipelines, APIs, and event-driven architectures
- Exposure to DevOps or CI/CD pipelines
- Comfortable challenging existing processes and pushing for continuous improvement
- Able to balance technical depth with strategic thinking
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Motivated
- Critical thinker
- Good communicator - written and verbal
What you’ll get:
- Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Hybrid flexible schedule - in the office 2-3 days a week after ramp-up
- The opportunity to work on industry leading projects
Click the Easy Apply button to learn more.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Subject Matter Expert
Lead with your specialization, not your job title
Employers sponsoring subject matter experts need to justify specialty occupation status. Frame your application around your specific domain, cybersecurity, clinical research, systems engineering, not a generic SME label that invites scrutiny from USCIS.
Tie your degree directly to the role
H-1B sponsorship requires your degree field to align with the position's knowledge requirements. If your degree is adjacent rather than exact, document how your coursework and experience demonstrate direct theoretical and practical relevance to the SME role.
Build a paper trail of recognized expertise
Publications, patents, conference presentations, and government clearances all strengthen a sponsorship case. Employers and immigration attorneys will use this evidence to argue that your role requires uniquely specialized knowledge unavailable in the general labor market.
Target employers with active sponsorship infrastructure
Defense contractors, federal consultancies, and research institutions sponsor SMEs regularly and have in-house immigration support. These employers understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship complexity than smaller or first-time sponsors.
Address O-1A if H-1B lottery is a concern
Subject matter experts with documented national or international recognition in their field may qualify for O-1A, which has no annual cap or lottery. Published work, expert witness roles, or advisory board positions are the kinds of evidence that support this classification.
Clarify your visa timeline early in the hiring process
Some SME roles, particularly those requiring security clearances, have long lead times before a start date. Raising your sponsorship needs early lets the employer align H-1B filing windows or explore cap-exempt filing through affiliated research institutions or nonprofits.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a subject matter expert role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that a specialty occupation normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, not just any field. A well-scoped SME role in cybersecurity, biomedical research, or financial risk analysis typically qualifies. Generalist SME titles without a defined disciplinary core are more likely to face a Request for Evidence.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a subject matter expert?
Most sponsoring employers require at least a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the domain of expertise, engineering, life sciences, computer science, or a similar discipline. Master's and doctoral degrees significantly strengthen the case, especially for roles in policy, research, or highly technical consulting. USCIS looks for degree-to-job alignment, not just credential level.
Can I get an H-1B as a subject matter expert if I didn't win the lottery?
Yes, if you qualify for a cap-exempt employer or an O-1A visa. Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated institutions are exempt from the H-1B cap. Alternatively, subject matter experts with documented exceptional achievement in their field, published research, awards, expert testimony, or leadership in recognized organizations, may be eligible for O-1A, which has no lottery.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor subject matter experts?
The most reliable approach is to focus on sectors with established sponsorship track records: federal consulting firms, defense contractors, healthcare systems, and research universities. Migrate Mate lists visa-sponsoring employers specifically, so you can filter for SME and related roles without guessing which companies are willing to sponsor. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship late in the process.
Does subject matter expert experience outside the U.S. count toward an H-1B or O-1A application?
Yes. USCIS evaluates total qualifying experience regardless of where it was obtained. For H-1B, foreign work experience in the relevant specialty field can satisfy the practical experience component of degree equivalency if needed. For O-1A, recognition earned abroad, international publications, foreign government advisory roles, or overseas awards in your field, directly supports the extraordinary ability standard.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Subject Matter Expert 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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