Electrical Design Engineer Jobs
Electrical Design Engineer jobs are open across aerospace, utilities, industrial manufacturing, and construction, at every level from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in power systems, PCB design, and controls engineering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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What You'll Do
- Owns system architecture design and product specifications for industrial Tesla Energy Products such as Megapack through physics-based fundamental principles analysis, modeling and system-level thinking
- Develops system models comprising cell, battery, power electronics, thermals, and control models
- Owns development of system requirements, distributes function and performance to components within systems, defines system hardware and software architecture, defines electrical, mechanical, and communication interfaces for components to meet those goals
- Supports definition of system hardware and software architecture optimization
- Collaborate directly with design, integration, compliance, reliability, product, and service teams for system architecture and design development
- Defines electrical, mechanical, and communication interfaces for components
- Captures requirements in a formal management tool
- Leads and contribute to cross-functional design reviews for development efforts
- Works directly with system test team for system test plan development and validation of system design requirements
What You'll Bring
- Systems level thinker with evidence of driving product design optimization across products, disciplines and teams
- Fundamentals in power electronics and battery technology
- Ability to generate and interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designs
- Experience with system level architectures comprising electrical, thermal, mechanical and FW/SW sub-systems
- Fluency in Python/Matlab
- Specification definition (performance, functional, dimensional, manufacturing)
- Ability to generate and interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designs
- Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting skills.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics, or equivalent experience
- Solid engineering fundamentals – electrical and mechanical
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
What You'll Do
- Owns system architecture design and product specifications for industrial Tesla Energy Products such as Megapack through physics-based fundamental principles analysis, modeling and system-level thinking
- Develops system models comprising cell, battery, power electronics, thermals, and control models
- Owns development of system requirements, distributes function and performance to components within systems, defines system hardware and software architecture, defines electrical, mechanical, and communication interfaces for components to meet those goals
- Supports definition of system hardware and software architecture optimization
- Collaborate directly with design, integration, compliance, reliability, product, and service teams for system architecture and design development
- Defines electrical, mechanical, and communication interfaces for components
- Captures requirements in a formal management tool
- Leads and contribute to cross-functional design reviews for development efforts
- Works directly with system test team for system test plan development and validation of system design requirements
What You'll Bring
- Systems level thinker with evidence of driving product design optimization across products, disciplines and teams
- Fundamentals in power electronics and battery technology
- Ability to generate and interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designs
- Experience with system level architectures comprising electrical, thermal, mechanical and FW/SW sub-systems
- Fluency in Python/Matlab
- Specification definition (performance, functional, dimensional, manufacturing)
- Ability to generate and interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designs
- Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting skills.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics, or equivalent experience
- Solid engineering fundamentals – electrical and mechanical
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon39
- Raytheon30
- Tesla13
- Redwood Materials12
- Apple11
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing33
- Consulting & Professional Services29
- Electronics & Hardware14
- Construction & Real Estate14
- Technology & Software12
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or SolidWorks Electrical
- Experience with schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagram creation
- Knowledge of NEC, IEC, or UL standards relevant to the industry
- Two or more years of hands-on electrical design or drafting experience
- Professional Engineer licensure or active pursuit of PE certification preferred
Tips for Your Electrical Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to design tools
List every CAD and EDA tool you've used, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Altium, or Cadence, with the context in which you used them. Hiring managers scan for specific software before reading anything else on an electrical design engineer resume.
Highlight certifications and compliance knowledge
Call out any PE licensure, NFPA 70 familiarity, UL standards experience, or IEC compliance work early in your resume summary. Employers hiring for regulated industries prioritize candidates who reduce compliance risk from day one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry to match your specialty
Search for openings in the sector where your design experience is strongest, whether that's power distribution, embedded systems, or industrial controls. Cross-industry applications land better when your portfolio includes a project that transfers directly.
Bring a design sample to every interview
Prepare a one-page schematic or layout excerpt that shows your clean documentation practices and design judgment. Electrical design interviews frequently include a whiteboard or take-home exercise, and arriving with your own example shifts the conversation in your favor.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about ownership of the design cycle, prototype involvement, and tools budget. Electrical design engineers who clarify project scope early avoid roles where the work narrows to drafting reviews rather than original design.
Electrical Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical design engineers?
The companies hiring the most electrical design engineers right now include Amazon, Raytheon, and Tesla, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Utilities, defense contractors, and industrial automation firms consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many electrical design engineer jobs are remote?
About 36% of electrical design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies significantly by sub-specialty. Roles focused on PCB layout review, documentation, and firmware-adjacent design tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to physical installations or lab-based prototyping typically require on-site presence.
How do you become an electrical design engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, which builds the foundational knowledge of circuits, power systems, and electromagnetics employers expect. From there, gain hands-on experience through internships or entry-level drafting roles where you work inside real design workflows. Learn at least one industry-standard CAD or EDA platform, build a portfolio of documented schematics, and pursue PE licensure if your target sector requires it.
Can you get hired as an electrical design engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level electrical design engineer roles exist, and employers filling them prioritize CAD proficiency, clean documentation habits, and demonstrated familiarity with relevant standards over years of experience. Internships, senior capstone projects with real schematics, or self-directed PCB designs that you can walk through in an interview all serve as credible substitutes for a full work history when you're starting out.
What does the electrical design engineer interview process look like?
Most electrical design engineer interviews begin with a recruiter screen focused on your background and tool experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past designs or solve a schematic problem on a whiteboard. Later rounds often include a take-home design exercise or a panel interview with senior engineers who evaluate your documentation standards and design judgment before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to electrical design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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