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Cell Development Engineer

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Cell Development Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings13All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$118,36512 eligible salary records
Employer names10Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$111,500–$143,750Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01234FY 2016: 1 filings16FY 2018: 1 filings18FY 2019: 1 filings19FY 2020: 2 filings20FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2023: 4 filings23FY 2024: 3 filings24Fiscal year
FY 20243 filings$116,730 median · n=3

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 12 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified13 100.0%

Denominator: all 13 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$118,365Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$95,600
25th percentile$111,500
Median (50th)$118,365
75th percentile$143,750
90th percentile$159,500

n=12 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

13 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Quantumscape Battery, Inc.Mts I, Cell Development Engineer

Filing details

$114,733 /yr

I-200-24107-894326
Reported wage: $114,733–$144,700 / year
Annualized: $114,733
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-23
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA04/16/202410/01/2024
H10 Seattle, LLCBattery Cell Development Engineer

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-24102-878168
Reported wage: $140,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-18
Employment end: 2027-04-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Redmond, WA04/11/202405/01/2024
Ford Motor CompanyCell Development Engineer

Filing details

$116,730 /yr

I-200-24075-804033
Reported wage: $116,730–$133,860 / year
Annualized: $116,730
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-22
Employment end: 2027-03-17
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Dearborn, MI03/15/202403/18/2024
Our Next Energy, Inc.Principal Cell Development Engineer (Product Development)

Filing details

$175,000 /yr

I-200-23167-119992
Reported wage: $175,000–$200,000 / year
Annualized: $175,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-23
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Novi, MI06/16/202310/01/2023
Our Next Energy, Inc.Principal Cell Development Engineer (Materials)

Filing details

$160,000 /yr

I-200-23167-119995
Reported wage: $160,000–$200,000 / year
Annualized: $160,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-23
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Novi, MI06/16/202310/01/2023
Factorial Inc.Cell Development Engineer

Filing details

$94,000 /yr

I-200-23165-108618
Reported wage: $94,000–$104,000 / year
Annualized: $94,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-21
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Woburn, MA06/14/202310/01/2023
Our Next Energy, Inc.Sr. Cell Development Engineer

Filing details

$155,000 /yr

I-200-23139-039130
Reported wage: $155,000–$180,000 / year
Annualized: $155,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-26
Employment end: 2026-07-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Novi, MI05/19/202307/10/2023
A123 Systems LLCSenior Cell Development Engineer [00038359]

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-22082-002986
Reported wage: $140,000–$160,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-03-30
Employment end: 2025-07-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Waltham, MA03/23/202208/01/2022
Robert Bosch LLCFuel Cell Development Engineer

Filing details

$53.83 per hour

I-200-20265-835528
Reported wage: $53.83 / hour
Annualized: $111,966
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-09-28
Employment end: 2023-09-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Novi, MI09/21/202009/28/2020
A123 Systems, LLCSenior Cell Development Engineer

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-20064-377016
Reported wage: $120,000–$135,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-03-11
Employment end: 2023-07-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Waltham, MA03/04/202008/01/2020
Robert Bosch LLCFuel Cell Development Engineer

Filing details

$112,000 /yr

I-200-19044-400286
Reported wage: $112,000 / year
Annualized: $112,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-02-25
Employment end: 2022-08-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Novi, MICHIGAN02/19/201908/14/2019
General Motors CompanyFuel Cell Development Engineer

Filing details

$85,008 /yr

I-200-18043-507035
Reported wage: $85,008 / year
Annualized: $85,008
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-02-16
Employment end: 2021-03-18
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Pontiac, MI02/12/201803/19/2018
Solidenergy Systems Corp.Senior Cell Development Engineer

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-16075-328884
Reported wage: $110,000–$125,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-03-21
Employment end: 2019-09-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Waltham, MA03/15/201609/13/2016

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.