Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer Jobs
New grad electrical design engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Amazon, Apple, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Summary: The Electrical Design Engineer will have expertise in embedded systems design and development and worked for 2+ years on embedded systems teams. It is beneficial if this person has knowledge of electric power transmission and distribution systems.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the research, selection, design, development and modification of digital and analog hardware, systems, and electrical components
- Build embedded systems including hardware, basic board test firmware
- Responsible for the development of embedded systems hardware, from prototypes to certification testing and production
- Coordinate with team members to establish basic design approaches
- Analyze and assist in developing approaches to meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and other requirements for new or improved products
- Create CAD schematics, PCB layouts, and detailed documentation for new products
- Conduct testing of existing and prototype product designs to diagnose malfunctions and make routine improvements or modifications to produce desired results
- Interface with outside resources such as PCB prototype houses and contract manufacturers
Requirements
- Minimum of bachelors' degree in electrical engineering (or related field), or military training equivalent
- At least 2 years of embedded hardware development
- Experience with PCB and hardware interface design of embedded MCU or SOM
- Working knowledge of test tools; oscilloscopes, DMM, lab-type power supplies, serial port communications, and data analysis
- Troubleshooting experience such as board bring-up, EMI/EMC, or environmental issues
- Experience with wireless ISM communications
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
- Self-motivated and passionate about embedded systems
Strongly Prefer:
- Experience with mitigation of harsh electrical environment effects on MCU designs
- Experience in electric power industry
- Experience with hardware interfaces such as ethernet, RS-485, RS-232, I2C, SPI, and GPIO
Summary: The Electrical Design Engineer will have expertise in embedded systems design and development and worked for 2+ years on embedded systems teams. It is beneficial if this person has knowledge of electric power transmission and distribution systems.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the research, selection, design, development and modification of digital and analog hardware, systems, and electrical components
- Build embedded systems including hardware, basic board test firmware
- Responsible for the development of embedded systems hardware, from prototypes to certification testing and production
- Coordinate with team members to establish basic design approaches
- Analyze and assist in developing approaches to meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and other requirements for new or improved products
- Create CAD schematics, PCB layouts, and detailed documentation for new products
- Conduct testing of existing and prototype product designs to diagnose malfunctions and make routine improvements or modifications to produce desired results
- Interface with outside resources such as PCB prototype houses and contract manufacturers
Requirements
- Minimum of bachelors' degree in electrical engineering (or related field), or military training equivalent
- At least 2 years of embedded hardware development
- Experience with PCB and hardware interface design of embedded MCU or SOM
- Working knowledge of test tools; oscilloscopes, DMM, lab-type power supplies, serial port communications, and data analysis
- Troubleshooting experience such as board bring-up, EMI/EMC, or environmental issues
- Experience with wireless ISM communications
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
- Self-motivated and passionate about embedded systems
Strongly Prefer:
- Experience with mitigation of harsh electrical environment effects on MCU designs
- Experience in electric power industry
- Experience with hardware interfaces such as ethernet, RS-485, RS-232, I2C, SPI, and GPIO
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Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level electrical design engineer job?
Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on project experience, even from coursework or internships, alongside proficiency in tools like AutoCAD, EPLAN, or SolidWorks. A portfolio showing completed circuit designs, schematics, or PCB layouts gives you a concrete edge. Tailoring your resume to match the job description and highlighting any lab or co-op work helps you stand out against other entry level applicants.
Which companies hire entry level electrical design engineers?
Companies hiring entry level electrical design engineers right now include Amazon, Apple, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of defense contractors, industrial manufacturers, utilities, and engineering consultancies that bring in junior engineers to support senior design teams.
Are there remote entry level electrical design engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 29% of entry level electrical design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so fully remote options exist but are less common than in purely software-focused engineering fields.
Are these new grad electrical design engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior electrical design engineer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and treats internships, senior capstone projects, or a strong design portfolio as equivalent to professional experience. Look for postings that list a degree as the primary requirement rather than years on the job.
Which industries hire the most entry level electrical design engineers?
Entry Level electrical design engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on continuous product development and infrastructure upgrades that require junior engineers to handle component selection, schematic drafting, and design documentation.