Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA
Electrical Design Engineer jobs in San Diego are concentrated in defense and aerospace, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, and clean energy, with openings clustered in Kearny Mesa, Sorrento Valley, and the Torrey Pines corridor. Employers actively hiring right now include L3Harris, General Atomics, and Tesla. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Lead, Electrical Engineer (Printed Circuit Board Design)
Job Code: 37266
Job Location: San Diego, California
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off!)
Job Description:
The PCB Designer will effectively utilize design software deployed at L3Harris to create, modify, review, and validate PCB designs for rigid, flexible, and rigid-flex printed circuit boards. You’ll utilize the latest board technologies: fine line and spaces, microvias, stacked microvias, via-in-pad, etc.
Essential Functions:
- Utilize Mentor PADS / Expedition layout software to incorporate schematic, mechanical, and manufacturing inputs into new and revised HDI PCB designs.
- Collaborate with the cross-functional design team to resolve fabrication, assembly, and test issues identified through Valor NPI fabrication and manufacturing checks.
- Create PCB stack ups and model-controlled impedance.
- Create highly complex PCB layouts leveraging design methodologies by board technology, e.g., RF, digital, analog, power supply and mixed technologies.
- Perform peer reviews of complex PCB layout designs.
- Create and maintain PCB layout design guidelines.
- Lead the assessment and implementation of new and upgraded PCB design software.
- Develop and document best practices related to the PCB design process. Create and update templates, checklists, and procedures.
- Mentor less experienced PCB Designers.
- Respond to supplier support requests when technical questions arise related to the requirements associated with specific PCB part numbers.
Once hired will obtain Secret security clearance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Knowledge of the PCB design value chain: schematics, materials, fabrication, assembly, and related design and simulation software tools.
- Knowledge of the PCB design elements: schematic, BOM, mechanical, fabrication, assembly, components, and all related files and documentation.
- Experience mentoring and onboarding less experienced and early career PCB Designers.
- Experience with peer reviews of PCB layout designs.
- Experience evaluating and upgrading PCB design related software.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, is $127,500 - 236,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a electrical design engineer job in San Diego?
Targeting San Diego's defense contractors, semiconductor firms, and clean energy companies gives you the strongest footing in this market. Roles cluster in Kearny Mesa, Sorrento Valley, and Miramar, so familiarity with those employer ecosystems helps. Candidates with experience in PCB layout, power systems, or RF design stand out here. Attending local IEEE San Diego section events and networking with defense and tech employers in those corridors accelerates your search considerably.
Which companies hire electrical design engineers in San Diego?
Employers hiring electrical design engineers in San Diego right now include L3Harris, General Atomics, and Tesla, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Diego's hiring base skews heavily toward defense primes and subcontractors, semiconductor companies, and clean technology firms, alongside a growing number of medical device manufacturers in the region.
Are there remote electrical design engineer jobs in San Diego?
Yes, though with important limits, since hands-on lab work, hardware validation, and manufacturing support require on-site presence. About 50% of electrical design engineer openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, skewing toward roles focused on schematic design, simulation, and documentation. Defense positions in San Diego typically require on-site or cleared facility access, while some commercial electronics firms offer hybrid arrangements for design-phase work.
How can I get a electrical design engineer job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Diego is targeting internships or junior engineer roles at defense subcontractors and electronics manufacturers in Kearny Mesa or Miramar, which regularly hire early-career candidates. Roles like electrical design technician, PCB layout engineer, or test and integration engineer serve as strong local stepping stones. Building hands-on projects in power electronics or embedded systems and connecting with the IEEE San Diego section gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge with local hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most electrical design engineers in San Diego?
San Diego electrical design engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Diego's dense defense contracting base, the presence of major semiconductor companies, and a fast-growing clean energy and medical device sector create sustained, broad demand for electrical design engineers across the region.
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