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Defense Engineer
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles171 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in MI: $140k–$163k, median $150k. Most were filed at wage level IV (74%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — General Motors Company
The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description Calling All Defense Engineers: Your Next Mission Starts Here. You've spent your career solving tough problems, supporting critical missions, and developing technologies that matter. Your experience has value. Your expertise has impact. Your defense expertise can make an impact here. At GM Defense , we're combining the speed, innovation, and scale of General Motors with a growing portfolio of defense solutions designed to support the U.S. military and allied forces around the world. As we continue to expand, we're looking for talented defense engineers who understand the unique requirements of military platforms, survivability, integration, systems engineering, vehicle development, and mission-critical performance. We are seeking Engineering professionals with a background in: • Systems Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Performance Engineering • Software Engineering • Product Development • Test & Validation • Reliability & Safety • Designers • Survivability & Armor Engineering • Computer Aided Engineering • Design & Release Engineering Why GM Defense? • Work on cutting-edge defense technologies and tactical vehicle solutions • Help bridge commercial innovation with military capability • Join a team that's rapidly growing and winning new opportunities • Influence programs from concept through deployment • Be part of a company backed by the strength, resources, and engineering excellence of General Motors Locations: Positions are available in both Warren and Milford, Michigan Qualifications Needed: • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related • At minimum, 2 years of engineering experience supporting defense, military, aerospace, or government programs. • Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative engineering solutions. • Proven experience designing, developing, integrating, validating, supporting, or testing defense-related systems, vehicles, platforms, sensors, communications equipment, autonomous technologies, or mission-critical hardware/software solutions. • Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee). This is more than a job- It's an opportunity to help build solutions that support those who serve. Join GM Defense and help engineer what's next. Ready for your next mission? Apply today. If your experience aligns with one of our current opportunities, a member of the GM Defense Talent Acquisition team will personally reach out to discuss your background, career interests, and potential opportunities to join our growing organization. We can’t wait to hear from you! Interested in learning more about GM Defense? Check out our website https://www.gmdefensellc.com/site/us/en/gm-defense/home.html Stay connected with GM Defense. Follow us on LinkedIn to get the latest news and receive updates on new career opportunities. Your next mission may be closer than you think. https://www.linkedin.com/company/gmdefense/ #GMD GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent r