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
Join Our Team as an Avionics Circuit Design Engineer where you will work on the development of a sophisticated state-of-the-art avionics product in a world class Integrated Product Development environment.
Location: This position supports teleworking and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule.
About Lockheed Martin Space
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
What does this role look like?
This is an Avionics Circuit Design Engineer role where you will work on the development, integration, and production of a sophisticated state-of the-art electronics product in a world class Integrated Product Development environment.
Key activities you will accomplish in this role:
- Design/Capture electrical schematics and guide the board layouts.
- Collaborate with Printed Wiring Board, Guidance, Navigation & Control, FPGA, and Special Test Equipment teams to construct and checkout this hardware.
- Design and prepare the checkout and test procedures to bring this hardware product to Acceptance and Qualification, ensuring the product meets customer requirements and ready for flight.
- Perform electrical Worst Case Analysis and Electrical Parts Stress Analysis.
- Work on a cross-functional team in the development and integration of world class avionics systems.
- Resolve test anomalies and troubleshooting, and generation, review and presentation of Product Certification, and also support system level testing.
To be effective in this role, you will need:
- Experience supporting the technical evaluation of design and requirements verification.
- Experience in different phases of aerospace hardware development cycle.
- Experience interacting with peers, management and government customers.
- Experience in presentations and in written communication skills.
- Missile design experience.
- 3+ years professional experience.
- While no clearance is needed to start in this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.
Designs and develops circuits used in electronic devices. Responsible for layout and mask design, device evaluation and characterization, test box design, prototype construction and checkout, and determination of wafer fabrication processes. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes equipment to establish operating data and conducts experimental tests; provides finished device approval; and prepares customer application information.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Experience with design of digital or analog circuits.
- Experience performing electronics analysis (Worst Case Analysis, Electrical Parts Stress Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Critical Analysis).
- While no clearance is needed to start in this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.
Desired Skills
- Experience with a combination of design, test, operations and systems engineering disciplines.
- Experience in schematic capture using Xpedition or similar tools.
- Experience with PSPICE, Saber or other electronics simulation tool experience.
- Experience performing electronics analysis (Worst Case Analysis, Electrical Parts Stress Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Critical Analysis).
- Experience performing failure Investigation on electronic hardware (CCA, Unit, and System Level).
- Demonstrated good communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment and to build consensus among peers and effective relationships with team members.
- Demonstrated strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Adaptable to new situations and demonstrate self-initiative in solving complex problems.
- Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
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Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $122600.00 - $227600.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
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Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $110300.00 - $204900.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
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Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $98100.00 - $182100.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
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Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $88300.00 - $163900.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
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
Join Our Team as an Avionics Circuit Design Engineer where you will work on the development of a sophisticated state-of-the-art avionics product in a world class Integrated Product Development environment.
Location: This position supports teleworking and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule.
About Lockheed Martin Space
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
What does this role look like?
This is an Avionics Circuit Design Engineer role where you will work on the development, integration, and production of a sophisticated state-of the-art electronics product in a world class Integrated Product Development environment.
Key activities you will accomplish in this role:
- Design/Capture electrical schematics and guide the board layouts.
- Collaborate with Printed Wiring Board, Guidance, Navigation & Control, FPGA, and Special Test Equipment teams to construct and checkout this hardware.
- Design and prepare the checkout and test procedures to bring this hardware product to Acceptance and Qualification, ensuring the product meets customer requirements and ready for flight.
- Perform electrical Worst Case Analysis and Electrical Parts Stress Analysis.
- Work on a cross-functional team in the development and integration of world class avionics systems.
- Resolve test anomalies and troubleshooting, and generation, review and presentation of Product Certification, and also support system level testing.
To be effective in this role, you will need:
- Experience supporting the technical evaluation of design and requirements verification.
- Experience in different phases of aerospace hardware development cycle.
- Experience interacting with peers, management and government customers.
- Experience in presentations and in written communication skills.
- Missile design experience.
- 3+ years professional experience.
- While no clearance is needed to start in this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.
Designs and develops circuits used in electronic devices. Responsible for layout and mask design, device evaluation and characterization, test box design, prototype construction and checkout, and determination of wafer fabrication processes. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes equipment to establish operating data and conducts experimental tests; provides finished device approval; and prepares customer application information.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Experience with design of digital or analog circuits.
- Experience performing electronics analysis (Worst Case Analysis, Electrical Parts Stress Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Critical Analysis).
- While no clearance is needed to start in this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.
Desired Skills
- Experience with a combination of design, test, operations and systems engineering disciplines.
- Experience in schematic capture using Xpedition or similar tools.
- Experience with PSPICE, Saber or other electronics simulation tool experience.
- Experience performing electronics analysis (Worst Case Analysis, Electrical Parts Stress Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Critical Analysis).
- Experience performing failure Investigation on electronic hardware (CCA, Unit, and System Level).
- Demonstrated good communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment and to build consensus among peers and effective relationships with team members.
- Demonstrated strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Adaptable to new situations and demonstrate self-initiative in solving complex problems.
- Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
-
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $122600.00 - $227600.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
-
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $110300.00 - $204900.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
-
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $98100.00 - $182100.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
-
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $88300.00 - $163900.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
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 Martin50
- Micron Technology9
- Nokia4
- Apple3
- Boeing3
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware10
- Telecommunications4
- Technology & Software4
- Consulting & Professional Services1
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, Micron Technology, and Nokia, with the largest share of openings in Colorado, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 44% of circuit design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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