Design Engineer Jobs in Nevada
Design Engineer jobs in Nevada are in steady demand, concentrated in defense and aerospace systems, advanced manufacturing, and utility-scale energy infrastructure, with openings at every level from entry-level drafter to senior systems engineer. Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson are the primary hiring metros, home to established employers such as Northrop Grumman, Fabrinet, and NV Energy that maintain ongoing design engineering needs. The most sought-after specialties include mechanical systems design, electrical and controls engineering, and product development for electronics manufacturing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Generac Home is hiring for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer. In this role as part of the Home Interconnects & Interconnect Controls team you will be responsible for interconnecting sources and loads across Generac’s product portfolio. We own controls and hardware that tie generators, energy storage, transfer switches, load-management devices, and metering together into a coordinated home energy system.
As a Senior Electronics Design Engineer, you will own and drive the board architecture for our interconnect products - from power-conversion, metering, and control architecture through verification and production. This is an ownership role, not a pure execution one: you will set technical direction, make the architecture and component-selection decisions, and partner closely with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering to bring robust, cost-effective products to market.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Own and design and validate analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for power conversion, power management, embedded control, communications, sensor interfaces, and precision AC voltage, current, and power measurement, including revenue-grade metering and calibration.
Perform schematic capture, component selection, simulation, PCB design reviews, and hardware debugging.
Apply functional safety and safety-critical design principles throughout, including DFMEA and compliance with standards such as UL 991.
Drive Design for Excellence (DFx) - Manufacturability, test, reliability, and cost.
Support manufacturing and production at scale - resolving production issues and root-causing hardware failures across development, validation, manufacturing, and the field.
Work with suppliers to evaluate components and resolve technical issues.
Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and test engineering to deliver robust, cost-effective products.
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership through design reviews, design standards, and architecture decisions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
5+ years of experience in mixed-signal electronic hardware design & product development.
Experience designing products through full product development cycles and into production.
Hands-on experience with power-conversion design (AC-DC and/or DC-DC) and microcontroller-based embedded control systems.
Demonstrated experience owning and driving board-level architecture - defining partitioning, interfaces, and design tradeoffs - not solely executing schematic and layout to a given spec.
Knowledge of AC voltage, current, and power measurement, including revenue-grade metering and the associated accuracy and calibration considerations.
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout review
Experience debugging complex electronic systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other laboratory equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
7+ years of experience developing electronic products for high volume manufacturing.
Experience with a range of communication protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, I²C, Ethernet, USB) and related hardware.
Experience with hardware validation, reliability testing, and regulatory compliance.
Familiarity with simulation tools for analog, power, and signal integrity analysis.
Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), Design for Reliability (DFR), and Design for Cost (DFC).
Familiarity with automated test development and fault injection techniques.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively on cross functional teams.
Experience with renewable energy, battery systems, power electronics, or RF design is strongly preferred, given the residential energy focus of our products.
This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible, spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, eight paid holidays, 2 floating holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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- Technology & Software
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What Nevada Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design engineer jobs across Nevada.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Creo for design and documentation
- Experience with product lifecycle management and engineering change order processes
- Familiarity with GD&T, ASME standards, and design-for-manufacturing principles
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and procurement
- Professional Engineer licensure or Engineer-in-Training registration through the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred for senior roles
Design Engineer Jobs in Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design engineer in Nevada?
Becoming a design engineer in Nevada starts with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited program. Most employers in Nevada's defense, manufacturing, and energy sectors hire directly from that credential. For senior or stamping roles, engineers pursue registration through the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, beginning with the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and progressing to the Professional Engineer license after gaining qualifying experience.
Which companies hire design engineers in Nevada?
Nevada design engineer roles are posted by Tesla, Boxabl, and Legrand and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Nevada's concentration of defense contractors, advanced electronics manufacturers, and large-scale energy utilities means demand for design engineers is distributed across both the Las Vegas metro and the Reno-Sparks industrial corridor.
Which Nevada cities have the most design engineer jobs?
Reno, Las Vegas, and Sparks account for the largest share of design engineer openings in Nevada. Las Vegas drives volume through its defense and utilities presence, while Reno and Sparks have grown significantly as a logistics and advanced manufacturing hub anchored by large-footprint operations that require ongoing engineering and product development support.
Are there remote design engineer jobs in Nevada?
Yes, but they're less common, since design engineering work often requires on-site collaboration with manufacturing teams, physical prototypes, and lab equipment. About 22% of design engineer openings tied to Nevada are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The work most likely to be done remotely involves CAD modeling, documentation review, and design specification writing that doesn't depend on a lab or production floor.
How can I get hired as a design engineer in Nevada with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for associate engineer or junior design engineer roles at Nevada's manufacturing and defense employers, which regularly bring on new graduates. Northrop Grumman and NV Energy run structured early-career programs in Nevada that target candidates with relevant internships or coursework. Completing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and building a portfolio of CAD projects or capstone work gives candidates a meaningful edge when competing against others with similar academic backgrounds.
Where can I find and apply to design engineer jobs in Nevada?
Migrate Mate lists current design engineer openings in Nevada sourced from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, then apply directly to the ones that fit. The listings reflect what is available now, so check back regularly as new positions are added.
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