Circuit Design Engineer Jobs
Circuit Design Engineer jobs are open across semiconductor, defense, consumer electronics, and telecommunications industries, at every level from new-grad to principal, with specializations in analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Standard Job Description
You will be the Circuit Card Engineer for the Hardware Engineering team at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC). Our team delivers precision engagement aerospace and defense systems, designing, building and fielding the electrical hardware that powers missiles, sensors and other mission critical subsystems for the United States and allied militaries.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Circuit Card Engineer you will own the end‑to‑end design, prototyping, and qualification of circuit cards, translating system needs into manufacturable silicon while collaborating with cross‑functional groups and customers. Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing circuit schematics, layout, and photomasks for device production.
- Evaluating and characterizing new devices through test‑box development and prototype checkout.
- Determining appropriate wafer‑fabrication processes and issuing fabrication specifications.
- Developing test methods, writing specifications, and analyzing equipment to establish operating data.
- Conducting experimental testing, gathering data, and documenting results.
- Approving finished devices and generating customer application notes and data sheets.
- Maintaining configuration control and updating design documentation in PLM tools.
- Collaborating with equipment engineers, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Providing technical guidance to junior engineers and promoting an inclusive, knowledge‑sharing environment.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Chelmsford, MA. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
BS Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field.
Good understanding of analog and power supply circuit design principles and simulation techniques.
Experience with analog circuit simulations using tools such as Spice, LTSpice, LTPowerCAD, PSpice.
Design development using schematic capture tools such as Xpedition, Altium, or OrCAD.
Test analog and power supply designs in the lab using test equipment such as bench supplies, DMM's, oscilloscopes and electronic loads.
Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills
MS Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field.
Understanding the trade‑offs between switching regulators and LDO (linear) power supplies.
Develop a power‑distribution diagram and perform continuous power‑analysis across the entire system.
Experience conducting analog and power‑supply simulations, including Monte Carlo analyses for component tolerances and yield assessment.
Knowledge of board layout best practices for low noise analog RF circuits and power supplies.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
You will be the Circuit Card Engineer for the Hardware Engineering team at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC). Our team delivers precision engagement aerospace and defense systems, designing, building and fielding the electrical hardware that powers missiles, sensors and other mission critical subsystems for the United States and allied militaries.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Circuit Card Engineer you will own the end‑to‑end design, prototyping, and qualification of circuit cards, translating system needs into manufacturable silicon while collaborating with cross‑functional groups and customers. Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing circuit schematics, layout, and photomasks for device production.
- Evaluating and characterizing new devices through test‑box development and prototype checkout.
- Determining appropriate wafer‑fabrication processes and issuing fabrication specifications.
- Developing test methods, writing specifications, and analyzing equipment to establish operating data.
- Conducting experimental testing, gathering data, and documenting results.
- Approving finished devices and generating customer application notes and data sheets.
- Maintaining configuration control and updating design documentation in PLM tools.
- Collaborating with equipment engineers, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Providing technical guidance to junior engineers and promoting an inclusive, knowledge‑sharing environment.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Chelmsford, MA. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
BS Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field.
Good understanding of analog and power supply circuit design principles and simulation techniques.
Experience with analog circuit simulations using tools such as Spice, LTSpice, LTPowerCAD, PSpice.
Design development using schematic capture tools such as Xpedition, Altium, or OrCAD.
Test analog and power supply designs in the lab using test equipment such as bench supplies, DMM's, oscilloscopes and electronic loads.
Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills
MS Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field.
Understanding the trade‑offs between switching regulators and LDO (linear) power supplies.
Develop a power‑distribution diagram and perform continuous power‑analysis across the entire system.
Experience conducting analog and power‑supply simulations, including Monte Carlo analyses for component tolerances and yield assessment.
Knowledge of board layout best practices for low noise analog RF circuits and power supplies.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin31
- Apple14
- Nokia4
- Micron Technology3
- AMD2
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware20
- Technology & Software5
- Telecommunications4
- Energy2
- Manufacturing1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in circuit design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics
- Experience designing analog, mixed-signal, or RF circuits in CMOS or BiCMOS processes
- Familiarity with SPICE-based circuit simulation and verification methodologies
- Understanding of PCB layout constraints and signal integrity principles
- Experience with hardware bring-up, characterization, and debug of silicon prototypes
Tips for Your Circuit Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the design stack
List the EDA tools you've used, such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics, alongside the process nodes you've designed for. Recruiters filter on these specifics, and a generic resume won't pass an initial screen in this field.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists circuit design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Showcase simulation results, not just projects
Hiring managers want to see measured outcomes: SPICE simulation plots, noise floor figures, or power consumption improvements. A portfolio entry that shows before-and-after performance data carries far more weight than a project description alone.
Filter openings by process node and domain
A role at a defense contractor designing in older CMOS nodes is a completely different job from a sub-5nm finFET role at a fabless startup. Narrow your search by process node and application domain so you're targeting openings that match your actual hands-on experience.
Prepare for bench and simulation interview rounds
Most circuit design engineer interviews include a technical round where you're asked to analyze a schematic on the spot or walk through a simulation setup. Practice explaining your design tradeoffs out loud, not just solving the math, because interviewers are evaluating your reasoning process.
Negotiate based on tape-out and tapeout-to-silicon experience
Tape-out experience commands a clear premium in offers. If you've taken a design from schematic through physical verification to a successful silicon bring-up, name that explicitly in your negotiation and connect it to reduced risk for the employer's next product cycle.
Circuit Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most circuit design engineers?
The companies hiring the most circuit design engineers right now include Lockheed Martin, Apple, and Nokia, with the largest share of openings in California, Colorado, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at semiconductor firms, defense primes, and consumer electronics companies with in-house chip design teams.
How many circuit design engineer jobs are remote?
About 41% of circuit design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on lab and bench work many roles still require. Digital design and verification-adjacent roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while analog and RF positions are more likely to require on-site access to lab equipment and test hardware.
How do you become a circuit design engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, focusing your coursework on analog electronics, semiconductor devices, and signal processing. Build hands-on experience through internships, senior capstone projects, or open-source hardware work where you can demonstrate end-to-end design. Proficiency in at least one major EDA toolset and exposure to real silicon tape-out or PCB bring-up will separate you from candidates with coursework alone.
Can you get hired as a circuit design engineer without much experience?
Yes, entry-level circuit design engineer roles exist, but employers expect you to demonstrate practical skills beyond coursework. Build a portfolio that includes SPICE simulation files, schematic captures, and any measured lab results from student projects or personal builds. Targeting roles at companies with structured new-grad programs or that explicitly list process nodes matching your academic work gives you the strongest foothold when experience is limited.
What does the circuit design engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview focused on fundamentals such as op-amp configurations, feedback stability, and device physics. A take-home design exercise or on-site schematic review is common at the next stage, where you'll be asked to walk through your design choices and tradeoffs. Final rounds typically involve a panel covering both technical depth and cross-functional collaboration with layout, verification, or systems teams.
Where can I find and apply to circuit design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to circuit design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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