Chance for a foreign-born engineer

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The discussion centers on the challenges faced by foreign-born aerospace engineers in securing positions within the aerospace industry and federal government organizations in the U.S. It explores the implications of citizenship and legal residency status on employment opportunities.

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  • Some participants suggest that foreign-born aerospace engineers may face difficulties in finding positions in federal government organizations unless they have a green card or citizenship.
  • It is noted that certain federal positions may be inaccessible to foreign nationals, which could limit their employment options.
  • One participant mentions that in their location, foreign nationals cannot access certain machinery without legal compliance regarding export licensing.
  • Regular private aerospace companies without government ties are proposed as more viable options for foreign-born engineers.
  • A question is raised about the situation for foreign-born engineers who have obtained U.S. citizenship or a green card.
  • Another participant asserts that it is illegal to discriminate in hiring against U.S. citizens, although obtaining security clearance may present additional challenges.

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Participants express differing views on the extent of difficulties faced by foreign-born engineers, particularly regarding federal positions, and the implications of citizenship or residency status remain unresolved.

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The discussion does not clarify specific legal definitions or the nuances of security clearance requirements, which may affect the hiring process for foreign-born engineers.

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Does a foreign-born aerospace engineer have a difficulty in finding a position in aerospace industry or federal government organizations in U.S?
 
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In terms of a federal or government position, most likely, yes. Unless you have established yourself here with either a green card or citizenship, many federal positions may not be available to you. That is not to say that it is impossible. It would simply limit your options in places you could go and positions you could serve. In my location, for example, foreign nationals of any kind can not even look at certain machinery without our legal department ensuring certain export licensing is in place.

Regular private aerospace companys that don't have government programs would probably be your best bet. Companies like Cessna or possibly the civilian liner side of Boeing.
 
FredGarvin said:
In terms of a federal or government position, most likely, yes. Unless you have established yourself here with either a green card or citizenship, many federal positions may not be available to you. That is not to say that it is impossible. It would simply limit your options in places you could go and positions you could serve. In my location, for example, foreign nationals of any kind can not even look at certain machinery without our legal department ensuring certain export licensing is in place.

Regular private aerospace companys that don't have government programs would probably be your best bet. Companies like Cessna or possibly the civilian liner side of Boeing.
How about a foreign-born engineer with U.S citizenship or Green Card?
 
If you're a US citizen, I'm pretty sure it's illegal to discriminate in hiring.

Getting security clearance (if that is needed for the position you're applying) may be another case, though.
 

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