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Validation Specialist roles attract strong H-1B visa sponsorship because the work requires a specific technical degree, meets specialty occupation standards, and employers in pharma, biotech, and medical devices regularly hire internationally. Most roles are full-time, permanent positions with multi-year visa pathways. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
We bring engineering ideas to life. In Product Development, we make driving more exciting, enjoyable, and sustainable. Ford’s Safety Electronics team designs and develops hardware, software, and functional models that provide Best in Class behavior for ADAS features like BlueCruise, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross Traffic Alert, Active Park Assist and 360 Camera Systems.
We are seeking professionals who can contribute to our efforts with experience in the development of sensors, ECUs, models and software. This software test position is passionate about the validation and verification of new features per the ADAS roadmap across all test modalities but could also involve other elements of the product development process as we seek to accelerate software delivery, maintain high levels of quality, and delight consumers.
- Lead and conduct the verification and validation of ADAS related software
- Develop test procedures, plans, automated scripts, and cases
- Define the test setup required to support validation and verification activities. For example, identify the equipment, tools, licenses, hardware, test systems (i.e. HiL), etc... needed and support test bench bring up
- Identify test dependencies such as specifications, interfaces, compliance, hardware, software components, etc...
- Determine opportunities and provide support for automation and tooling
- Perform automated and manual test execution, results analysis, root cause analysis, and verifications
- Contribute to team results through ownership in agile scrum development sprints
- Collaborate cross-functionally with technical specialists, feature owners, development teams, and other test teams in support of testing and development activities
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 2+ year of relevant experience (including coursework, internship, co-op experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as an automation developer or test engineer
- Understanding of Feature specifications, FMEAs, robustness disciplines and Design Verification Plan
- Understanding of performance requirements and the interactions with other features and the system, and establish procedures to verify performance both quantitatively and subjectively
- Familiarity with control algorithms using Matlab, Simulink or equivalent
- Experience with Driver Assistance technologies using radar, cameras, sensors, or
- Experience with data collection and analysis, ideally in driver assist technology
- Proven ability working with Test Management tools for test strategy development, test case development, test execution (manual and automated), and test metric reporting
- Demonstrated ability to work with defect management system (e.g. JIRA)
- Ability to interpret C/C++, Java code, or logs to aid in issue resolution
- Experience working with automated test systems and test script development
- Experience with Matlab, Shell scripting, Jenkins, GitHub, Linux development
- Experience with low level debugging tools (Lauterbach ICE, Wireshark, Oscilloscope, etc….)
- Experience with automated testing environment, frameworks, and programming languages (ex: Gtest, CUnit, Slash, Python, Ruby, etc…)
- Experience with using hardware in the loop (HIL) systems and with test bench setup
- Experience with debuggers, Canalyzers and similar test equipment
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $85,400-$133,200. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$146,600. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$162,900.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.
LI-Hybrid
DP2
Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
We bring engineering ideas to life. In Product Development, we make driving more exciting, enjoyable, and sustainable. Ford’s Safety Electronics team designs and develops hardware, software, and functional models that provide Best in Class behavior for ADAS features like BlueCruise, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross Traffic Alert, Active Park Assist and 360 Camera Systems.
We are seeking professionals who can contribute to our efforts with experience in the development of sensors, ECUs, models and software. This software test position is passionate about the validation and verification of new features per the ADAS roadmap across all test modalities but could also involve other elements of the product development process as we seek to accelerate software delivery, maintain high levels of quality, and delight consumers.
- Lead and conduct the verification and validation of ADAS related software
- Develop test procedures, plans, automated scripts, and cases
- Define the test setup required to support validation and verification activities. For example, identify the equipment, tools, licenses, hardware, test systems (i.e. HiL), etc... needed and support test bench bring up
- Identify test dependencies such as specifications, interfaces, compliance, hardware, software components, etc...
- Determine opportunities and provide support for automation and tooling
- Perform automated and manual test execution, results analysis, root cause analysis, and verifications
- Contribute to team results through ownership in agile scrum development sprints
- Collaborate cross-functionally with technical specialists, feature owners, development teams, and other test teams in support of testing and development activities
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 2+ year of relevant experience (including coursework, internship, co-op experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as an automation developer or test engineer
- Understanding of Feature specifications, FMEAs, robustness disciplines and Design Verification Plan
- Understanding of performance requirements and the interactions with other features and the system, and establish procedures to verify performance both quantitatively and subjectively
- Familiarity with control algorithms using Matlab, Simulink or equivalent
- Experience with Driver Assistance technologies using radar, cameras, sensors, or
- Experience with data collection and analysis, ideally in driver assist technology
- Proven ability working with Test Management tools for test strategy development, test case development, test execution (manual and automated), and test metric reporting
- Demonstrated ability to work with defect management system (e.g. JIRA)
- Ability to interpret C/C++, Java code, or logs to aid in issue resolution
- Experience working with automated test systems and test script development
- Experience with Matlab, Shell scripting, Jenkins, GitHub, Linux development
- Experience with low level debugging tools (Lauterbach ICE, Wireshark, Oscilloscope, etc….)
- Experience with automated testing environment, frameworks, and programming languages (ex: Gtest, CUnit, Slash, Python, Ruby, etc…)
- Experience with using hardware in the loop (HIL) systems and with test bench setup
- Experience with debuggers, Canalyzers and similar test equipment
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $85,400-$133,200. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$146,600. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$162,900.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.
LI-Hybrid
DP2
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Confirm your degree field matches the role
Validation Specialist positions typically require a degree in engineering, life sciences, chemistry, or a related field. A general science degree may qualify, but a mismatch between your major and the job's technical requirements can trigger an H-1B RFE.
Target regulated industries with established sponsorship pipelines
Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies sponsor Validation Specialists most consistently. These industries operate under FDA oversight, meaning validation is a core compliance function, not an optional hire, which makes sponsorship far more defensible.
Understand the specialty occupation argument for your specific role
USCIS scrutinizes validation roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required. Before accepting an offer, confirm the job description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field to avoid petition complications.
Ask employers about their H-1B cap-exempt status
Universities, research hospitals, and nonprofits affiliated with higher education institutions are cap-exempt. Joining one means you skip the H-1B lottery entirely and can file any time of year, which significantly improves your odds of securing status.
Document your GMP and regulatory experience clearly
Employers sponsoring Validation Specialists need to demonstrate the role requires specialized knowledge. Your resume should explicitly reference GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, or equivalent frameworks to support the specialty occupation petition.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have sponsored before
Not every company that posts validation roles will sponsor visas. Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, so you spend time applying to employers who have already committed to hiring internationally rather than guessing from a generic job listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Validation Specialist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, most do, but the petition needs to establish specialty occupation status. Roles in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies that require a degree in engineering, chemistry, or life sciences have a strong track record of H-1B visa approval. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement are harder to sponsor and face higher RFE rates from USCIS.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Validation Specialist position?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or a closely related field. Some roles accept biology or microbiology for validation work tied to laboratory systems. A general business or unrelated technical degree will not support an H-1B petition for this role, even if you have years of relevant experience.
How do I find Validation Specialist jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Validation Specialist roles specifically filtered for employers willing to sponsor work visas. This is more reliable than browsing general job boards, where sponsorship willingness is either unstated or buried in the job description. Searching by role on Migrate Mate surfaces employers with a demonstrated history of international hires in this function.
Can Validation Specialist experience substitute for a degree on an H-1B petition?
Only in limited circumstances. USCIS allows three years of specialized experience to substitute for one year of university education, but this is difficult to apply in practice for roles that industry norm treats as degree-required. If your employer's own job postings for the same title consistently require a degree, experience substitution arguments are unlikely to succeed without an immigration attorney building a detailed evidentiary record.
Are there visa options beyond H-1B for Validation Specialists?
Yes. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a separate annual allocation. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa status if the role maps to a covered USMCA category. O-1A is an option for senior validation professionals who have published, led industry groups, or received formal recognition in their field, though the bar is significantly higher.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Validation Specialist 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.