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US or Naturalized Citizen * Must posses an active government clearance at time of application Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for ...

US or Naturalized Citizen * Must posses an active government clearance at time of application Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for ...

$39.75 - $54.75/hr

The candidate must be a US citizen, naturalized citizen, green card holder or permanent resident Must be eligible for background clearance. About the Opportunity We are seeking a highly skilled ...

Welding Engineer

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$39.50 - $54.25/hr

S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role. Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets ...

NY ยท On-site

S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role. Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and ...

Casual Security Monitor

Williamsburg, VA ยท On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

US or Naturalized Citizen * Must have government issued clearance at time of application. * Multitask * Must be able to lift 25 pounds / 10 Kilograms. * Able to stand for 8-12 hours per day. * Must ...

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How much do naturalized citizen jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for naturalized citizen in the United States is $65.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.25 and $73.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a naturalized citizen?

A naturalized citizen is a person who was born outside of a country but has legally acquired citizenship in that country through a formal process. In the United States, naturalization typically involves meeting residency requirements, demonstrating English proficiency, passing a civics test, and taking an oath of allegiance. Naturalized citizens have the same rights and responsibilities as native-born citizens, including the ability to vote and obtain a U.S. passport. The process is managed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a naturalized citizen, and why are they important?

I'm sorry, but 'Naturalized Citizen' is not a professional job title, so I cannot provide a response based on real-world employment criteria.

What are some typical challenges new naturalized citizens face when seeking employment in the United States?

New naturalized citizens often encounter challenges such as navigating U.S. workplace culture, understanding job application processes, and ensuring their previous work experience or credentials are recognized by employers. Language barriers and limited professional networks can also make job searching more difficult. Many overcome these challenges by participating in job readiness programs, networking events, and seeking mentorship from industry professionals.

What is the difference between Naturalized Citizen vs Green Card Holder?

AspectNaturalized CitizenGreen Card Holder
EligibilityMust meet residency, language, and civics requirements; pass naturalization testMust have lawful permanent residence; meet residency requirements
RightsFull voting rights, eligibility for federal jobs, and U.S. passportWork and live permanently, but cannot vote or hold certain federal positions
Work EnvironmentSame as U.S. citizens; federal, state, and private sectorsSame as U.S. citizens; limited rights in some federal contexts

In summary, a Naturalized Citizen has full rights, including voting and a U.S. passport, after completing the naturalization process. A Green Card Holder can work and live permanently in the U.S. but lacks voting rights and certain federal privileges. The main difference lies in legal status and rights conferred by citizenship.

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Infographic showing various Naturalized Citizen job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $136,873 per year, or $65.8 per hour.

Development Engineer (Defense)

Graham, KY โ€ข On-site

Ensign-Bickford Industries, (EBI)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more.
Job Description
Job Description
EBAD seeks an accomplished engineer for the position Development Engineer, reporting to the Product Development Lead- Defense Systems. This group supports both EBAD's Warfighter and Missile Systems market segments, developing initiation, demolition, breaching, vehicle protection, and warhead solutions for military forces around the globe. The position can be located in either Simsbury, CT or Graham, KY.
Responsibilities:
The Development Engineer is the technical lead on projects and is responsible for technical aspects of the product design from concept through development, qualification and production. The Development Engineer will perform conceptual development and modeling of energetic components and systems, ensuring product designs meet the customer requirements.
Responsibilities include:
  • Create 3D conceptual models to meet design requirements
  • Select material specifications to meet environmental requirements
  • Perform design trade studies, hand calculations, and tolerance studies to ensure design fidelity
  • Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details
  • Interact with suppliers to rapid prototype parts for risk reduction and prototype testing
  • Participate in problem solving and failure analysis activities
  • Requirements generation, allocation and flow down
  • Technical compliance and risk assessment/management
  • Coordination of project team technical tasks
  • Cost estimating and management for both proposal and program activity
  • Leading the project throughout the product development life cycle
  • Additional duties include coordination with other departments to ensure the production viability of new designs, creation of the required documentation, and internal and customer approval for this documentation.

Requirements:
The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline (Chemical or Mechanical preferred) and a minimum of 4 years of experience in product design of defense and/or aerospace products.
Required experience includes:
  • Ability to apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to new product designs
  • Demonstrated experience generating 3D solid models & 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Capable of applying GD&T, and understanding how it affects part cost and manufacturing
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers
  • Proven ability to interpret and analyze mechanical, chemical and/or electrical specification requirements and data
  • Demonstrated competency in problem solving and root cause analysis
  • Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
  • Must be a U.S or naturalized Citizen capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted products.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time (if located in CT facility)

Preferred Skills:
  • Knowledge of explosive materials and energetic devices
  • Experience with product development, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing processes
  • Experience with all Microsoft Office tools including MS Project
  • ANSYS and Solid Works experience

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.