National Radio Astronomy Observatory
📍 Headquarters: Charlottesville, VA
No degree (EB-3)0
Employment green cards (PERM)10
H-1B cases17
Latest approved caseJun 2026
ℹ️ These are not open jobs. They are companies that have sponsored before. To apply, look for the company's careers page or contact it.
Green card jobs (PERM)
| Job | Cases | No degree | Pay offered (median) | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Scientist/Astronomy Astronomers |
4 | — | $97,400/yr (about $46.81/hr) | NM, VA |
| Radial Project Director Natural Sciences Managers |
1 | — | $101,000/yr | VA |
| Systems Engineer Iv Electrical Engineers, R&D |
1 | — | $90,000/yr (about $43.28/hr) | NM |
| Research Engineer Electrical Engineers, Non-R&D |
1 | — | $115,300/yr | VA |
| Software Engineer Iii Software Developers, Non R&D |
1 | — | $86,400/yr (about $41.52/hr) | VA |
| Software Engineer Iii Software Developers, R&D |
1 | — | $102,700/yr | NM |
| Ngvla Project Manager Architectural and Engineering Managers |
1 | — | $169,100/yr | VA |
"No degree" = job classified by the Department of Labor as non-professional (no college required).
H-1B jobs
| Job | Cases | Pay offered (median) | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist/Computer Science Astronomers |
7 | $83,500/yr (about $40.14/hr) | NM, VA, MD |
| Software Engineer Iv Software Developers, R&D |
4 | $108,000/yr | VA, GA, NM |
| Electronics Engineer Ii Electrical Engineers, R&D |
3 | $69,000/yr (about $33.17/hr) | NM, VA |
| Project Director Natural Sciences Managers |
2 | $103,500/yr | VA |
| Project Director Public Relations Managers |
1 | $110,300/yr | VA |
Temporary visa for jobs that require a college degree in the field. Most employers go through a yearly lottery; universities and some research institutes are exempt.
Official data from Oct 2024 to Jun 2026. Source: public files of the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (U.S. Department of Labor).