SOC code 17-2112
There have been 32 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Validation Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 96.9% certified. The median annualized wage is $140,539. The top sponsor is Schlumberger Technology, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
20 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Validation Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azzur Group Llc Dba Azzur Consulting | 3 | 100.0% | $90,000 | CA | Hatboro |
| Schlumberger Technology | 3 | 100.0% | $134,050 | TX | Sugar Land |
| Amazon | 2 | 100.0% | $106,192 | CA | San Diego |
| Bivacor | 2 | 100.0% | $94,360 | TX | Houston |
| Omega Technical Services | 2 | 100.0% | $130,000 | TX | Houston |
| Project Delivery Partners | 2 | 100.0% | $232,192 | IN | Boston |
| Rivian Automotive | 2 | 100.0% | $160,000 | GA | Atlanta |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 2 | 100.0% | $154,318 | IL | Naperville |
| Tesla | 2 | 100.0% | $149,006 | CA | Fremont |
| Varian Medical Systems | 2 | 100.0% | $160,370 | CA | Palo Alto |
| Aplomb Technologies | 1 | 100.0% | $87,422 | NJ | Princeton |
| Azzur Of California | 1 | 100.0% | $58,552 | CA | Irvine |
| Bfly Operations | 1 | 100.0% | $88,000 | MA | Burlington |
| Brunel Energy | 1 | 100.0% | $312,000 | TX | Houston |
| Insulet | 1 | 100.0% | $93,571 | MA | Acton |
| Magpie Aviation | 1 | 100.0% | $90,000 | CA | Hayward |
| Pennsylvania Transformer Technology | 1 | 100.0% | $145,000 | NC | Raeford |
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor | 1 | 100.0% | $75,000 | TX | Austin |
| Systra Consulting | 1 | 100.0% | $240,011 | NV | Las Vegas |
| Valsource Inc (F/K/A Valsource Llc) | 1 | 0.0% | $124,800 | NH | Portsmouth |
Top states
Where Validation Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 (31.3%) | $106,192 |
| TX | 9 (28.1%) | $130,000 |
| IL | 3 (9.4%) | $155,414 |
| MA | 3 (9.4%) | $93,571 |
| GA | 1 (3.1%) | $160,000 |
| IN | 1 (3.1%) | $232,192 |
| NC | 1 (3.1%) | $145,000 |
| NH | 1 (3.1%) | $124,800 |
| NJ | 1 (3.1%) | $87,422 |
| NV | 1 (3.1%) | $240,011 |
| PA | 1 (3.1%) | $90,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Validation Engineers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | TX | 5 | $130,000 |
| Sugar Land | TX | 3 | $134,050 |
| Irvine | CA | 2 | $74,276 |
| Naperville | IL | 2 | $154,318 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 2 | $160,370 |
| San Diego | CA | 2 | $106,192 |
| Acton | MA | 1 | $93,571 |
| Atlanta | GA | 1 | $160,000 |
| Austin | TX | 1 | $75,000 |
| Boston | MA | 1 | $232,192 |
| Burlington | MA | 1 | $88,000 |
| Fremont | CA | 1 | $149,006 |
| Hatboro | PA | 1 | $90,000 |
| Hayward | CA | 1 | $90,000 |
| Las Vegas | NV | 1 | $240,011 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Validation Engineer | 6 |
| Validation & Verification Engineer | 2 |
| VALIDATION ENGINEER | 2 |
| Staff SAP Analyst, QM | 2 |
| Sr. Quality Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Validation Specialist | 2 |
| Validation Lead | 1 |
| Systems Engineer and Test Pilot | 1 |
| Senior LNG Commissioning Manager | 1 |
| Senior Engineer, Design Assurance | 1 |
| Security Industry Specialist II | 1 |
| QA Project Engineer | 1 |
| QA Project Engineer | 1 |
| Post Market Quality Analyst | 1 |
| Manager of Quality, Productivity, and Strategic Projects | 1 |
| Industry Specialist II | 1 |
| Engineer I | 1 |
| Engineer I | 1 |
| Director Rail Systems Integration | 1 |
| DfR/V&V Engineer | 1 |
| CQV MANAGER | 1 |
| CQ Program Lead | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Validation Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 2 | 100.0% | $79,000 | |
| FY2021 | 2 | 100.0% | $312,000 | |
| FY2022 | 3 | 100.0% | $93,571 | |
| FY2023 | 7 | 100.0% | $119,200 | |
| FY2024 | 11 | 90.9% | $145,000 | |
| FY2025 | 6 | 100.0% | $160,000 | |
| FY2026 | 1 | 100.0% | $75,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Validation Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 32 Labor Condition Application filings for Validation Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 96.9% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Validation Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Validation Engineers on the E-3 visa is $140,539, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Validation Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Validation Engineers are: Azzur Group Llc Dba Azzur Consulting (3 filings), Schlumberger Technology (3 filings), Amazon (2 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa validation engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Validation Engineers are based in: CA (10 filings), TX (9 filings), IL (3 filings).
Can Australians work as validation engineers on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Validation Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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