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Nikola Corporation: green card (PERM) sponsorship
Nikola Corporation filed 25 PERM labor certification applications decided in fiscal years 2024–2026; certified: 24. Median offered salary $145,000; median time from filing to certification: 497 days.
PERM applications25
Certified24
Median offered salary$145,000
Median days to certification497
Already working for the employer100%
Employees (as filed)1,146
In business since2015
Employer addressPhoenix, AZ
H-1B salaries at Nikola Corporation →
Job titles
| Job title | PERM applications | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Fastener Engineer | 2 | $162,500 |
| Lead Engineer, Aerothermal Design | 1 | $130,000 |
| Lead Engineer, Propulsion | 1 | $135,000 |
| Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Power Systems | 1 | $170,000 |
| Lead Systems Analyst | 1 | $120,000 |
| Staff Certification Engineer | 1 | $125,000 |
| Senior Component Design Release Engineer | 1 | $120,000 |
| Functional Leader, Vehicle Engineering Simulation & Devel. | 1 | $230,000 |
| Lead Powertrain Controls Engineer | 1 | $170,000 |
| Lead Digital Sculptor | 1 | $140,000 |
| Lead Controls HIL Engineer | 1 | $130,000 |
| Lead Engineer, Functional Safety | 1 | $130,000 |
| Technical Lead, Propulsion Programs | 1 | $140,000 |
| Sr. Manager, Controls HIL Engineering | 1 | $190,000 |
| Engineering Manager, Body Controls and Systems | 1 | $182,500 |
| Senior Global Tax Manager | 1 | $160,000 |
| Director, Supply Chain and Purchasing | 1 | $235,000 |
| Software Product Manager - HMI and Mobile Apps | 1 | $145,000 |
| Sr. Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering | 1 | $170,000 |
| NPI Manager | 1 | $165,000 |
| Sr. Manager, Readiness Engineering | 1 | $142,500 |
| Lead Vehicle Cybersecurity Engineer- Manufacturing | 1 | $160,000 |
| Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | 1 | $115,000 |
| Lead Software Engineer | 1 | $145,000 |
Work sites
Occupations
- Mechanical Engineers6
- Industrial Engineers5
- Electrical Engineers3
- Architectural and Engineering Managers2
- Computer Systems Analysts1
- Commercial and Industrial Designers1
- Accountants and Auditors1
- Purchasing Managers1
- Project Management Specialists1
- Materials Engineers1
Latest decisions
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Decided | Status | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Fastener Engineer | $162,500 | Phoenix, AZ | Dec 31, 2024 | May 13, 2026 | Certified | 498 |
| Sr. Manager, Readiness Engineering | $142,500 | Coolidge, AZ | Dec 31, 2024 | May 13, 2026 | Certified | 498 |
| Lead Vehicle Cybersecurity Engineer- Manufacturing | $160,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Dec 31, 2024 | May 13, 2026 | Certified | 498 |
| Senior Global Tax Manager | $160,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Nov 27, 2024 | Apr 16, 2026 | Certified | 505 |
| Director, Supply Chain and Purchasing | $235,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Nov 19, 2024 | Apr 16, 2026 | Certified | 513 |
| NPI Manager | $165,000 | Coolidge, AZ | Nov 15, 2024 | Apr 16, 2026 | Certified | 517 |
| Software Product Manager - HMI and Mobile Apps | $145,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Nov 15, 2024 | Apr 16, 2026 | Certified | 517 |
| Sr. Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering | $170,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Nov 15, 2024 | Apr 16, 2026 | Certified | 517 |
| Engineering Manager, Body Controls and Systems | $182,500 | Phoenix, AZ | Sep 4, 2024 | Feb 3, 2026 | Certified | 517 |
| Sr. Manager, Controls HIL Engineering | $190,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Aug 20, 2024 | Jan 14, 2026 | Certified | 512 |
| Lead Systems Analyst | $120,000 | Phoenix, AZ | May 30, 2024 | Aug 21, 2025 | Certified | 448 |
| Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Power Systems | $170,000 | Phoenix, AZ | May 17, 2024 | Aug 21, 2025 | Certified | 461 |
| Lead Engineer, Propulsion | $135,000 | Phoenix, AZ | May 17, 2024 | Aug 21, 2025 | Certified | 461 |
| Lead Engineer, Aerothermal Design | $130,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Dec 19, 2023 | May 9, 2025 | Certified | 507 |
| Technical Lead, Propulsion Programs | $140,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Oct 9, 2023 | Mar 5, 2025 | Certified, expired | 513 |
| Lead Engineer, Functional Safety | $130,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Sep 8, 2023 | Jan 16, 2025 | Certified, expired | 496 |
| Lead Controls HIL Engineer | $130,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Aug 9, 2023 | Nov 20, 2024 | Certified, expired | 469 |
| Lead Digital Sculptor | $140,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Aug 9, 2023 | Nov 20, 2024 | Certified, expired | 469 |
| Lead Fastener Engineer | $162,500 | Phoenix, AZ | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 | Withdrawn | — |
| Lead Powertrain Controls Engineer | $170,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Aug 3, 2023 | Nov 19, 2024 | Certified, expired | 474 |
| Functional Leader, Vehicle Engineering Simulation & Devel. | $230,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Aug 11, 2023 | Nov 15, 2024 | Certified, expired | 462 |
| Senior Component Design Release Engineer | $120,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Aug 9, 2023 | Nov 14, 2024 | Certified, expired | 463 |
| Staff Certification Engineer | $125,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Aug 4, 2023 | Nov 14, 2024 | Certified, expired | 468 |
| Lead Software Engineer | $145,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Jun 15, 2023 | Aug 26, 2024 | Certified | 438 |
| Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | $115,000 | Phoenix, AZ | Jun 14, 2023 | Aug 26, 2024 | Certified | 439 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications. PERM certification is one step toward a green card; USCIS decides the petition. Not legal advice. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2024–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).