Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Washington
Electrical Design Engineer jobs in Washington are consistently in demand, with the state's aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and clean energy sectors driving steady hiring from entry-level associates through senior principal engineers. The heaviest concentration of openings is in the Seattle-Bellevue metro, the Puget Sound corridor, and the Spokane region, where established employers such as Boeing, Microsoft, and Puget Sound Energy maintain long-term engineering workforces. Power systems design, PCB and circuit design, and low-voltage building systems are the specialties most requested by Washington hiring managers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Simplexity Product Development is seeking a Generalist Electrical Design Engineer with new product development experience to sit on site with other Simplexity team members, alongside client engineers.
Job Duties
Transform initial design concepts into fully functional, manufactured products.
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, systems, and software engineers to develop products for leading consumer and medical device companies.
Develop robust, testable product requirements, then define system architecture and select appropriate components.
Design circuit schematics and perform or coordinate PCB layout.
Perform board bring-up and integration testing in collaboration with mechanical, firmware, and software engineers.
Write test procedures and support verification of design functionality.
Manage bills of materials and redesign circuits to address component obsolescence and supply chain constraints.
Apply design principles to prevent electromagnetic interference and support certification to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards.
Clearly document each stage of the design process and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s of Science or Master’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited four-year university
8+ years of experience
Proficiency with Altium tools
Proficiency in both analog and digital design
Experience with power management systems, switching power supplies, and battery powered devices
Experience with sensor selection and interface design
Experience developing microprocessor, FPGA or DSP-based systems
Experience in bringing products to concept to production
Hands on lab experience with troubleshooting and debugging
Other Experience a Plus
FPGA design
Power electronics design
High speed digital design (e.g. PCI Express, memory bus design, Gigabit Ethernet, USB)
Knowledge of motor drive and control
Self-motivated; able to work independently and drive projects to completion
Organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and clear in communication/documentation
Collaborative, ethical, positive, and focused on client success
Pay & Benefits
Base salary range: $140K - $170K
In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
Excellent Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) fully paid for by the company for the employee; partial payment for dependents
401(k) plan with company match
Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
Paid maternity/new parent leave
11 Paid holidays
3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year, increasing after 2, 5, and 9 years of service
Flexible working hours and working from home
No recruiters please.
Location
The location for this position is on site with a client in Seattle, Washington, where you will be embedded with several other Simplexity team members, working alongside client engineers in a dynamic environment.
About Simplexity
Simplexity Product Development is a privately held engineering design services company with over 75 employees that has been in business for over 15 years. Simplexity has been selected as one of America’s Best Places to Work by Inc. Magazine and is often chosen by top technology firms as their design partner. We strive to create an environment of top-notch engineers, experts in their field, who are passionate about bringing product development excellence to the world’s leading diagnostic, medical and wearable device companies. We work to maintain a high-quality work environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.
Simplexity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
*** Please be advised that Simplexity Product Development will never ask you to respond to a non-SimplexityPD domain such as a gmail, ymail, hotmail, etc. If you suspect that you have been contacted by someone impersonating Simplexity Product Development who is using a fraudulent email address, please do not reply. If you are not sure, please fill out a contact form at https://www.simplexitypd.com/contact/ to report the incident. ***
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Simplexity Product Development is seeking a Generalist Electrical Design Engineer with new product development experience to sit on site with other Simplexity team members, alongside client engineers.
Job Duties
Transform initial design concepts into fully functional, manufactured products.
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, systems, and software engineers to develop products for leading consumer and medical device companies.
Develop robust, testable product requirements, then define system architecture and select appropriate components.
Design circuit schematics and perform or coordinate PCB layout.
Perform board bring-up and integration testing in collaboration with mechanical, firmware, and software engineers.
Write test procedures and support verification of design functionality.
Manage bills of materials and redesign circuits to address component obsolescence and supply chain constraints.
Apply design principles to prevent electromagnetic interference and support certification to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards.
Clearly document each stage of the design process and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s of Science or Master’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited four-year university
8+ years of experience
Proficiency with Altium tools
Proficiency in both analog and digital design
Experience with power management systems, switching power supplies, and battery powered devices
Experience with sensor selection and interface design
Experience developing microprocessor, FPGA or DSP-based systems
Experience in bringing products to concept to production
Hands on lab experience with troubleshooting and debugging
Other Experience a Plus
FPGA design
Power electronics design
High speed digital design (e.g. PCI Express, memory bus design, Gigabit Ethernet, USB)
Knowledge of motor drive and control
Self-motivated; able to work independently and drive projects to completion
Organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and clear in communication/documentation
Collaborative, ethical, positive, and focused on client success
Pay & Benefits
Base salary range: $140K - $170K
In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
Excellent Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) fully paid for by the company for the employee; partial payment for dependents
401(k) plan with company match
Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
Paid maternity/new parent leave
11 Paid holidays
3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year, increasing after 2, 5, and 9 years of service
Flexible working hours and working from home
No recruiters please.
Location
The location for this position is on site with a client in Seattle, Washington, where you will be embedded with several other Simplexity team members, working alongside client engineers in a dynamic environment.
About Simplexity
Simplexity Product Development is a privately held engineering design services company with over 75 employees that has been in business for over 15 years. Simplexity has been selected as one of America’s Best Places to Work by Inc. Magazine and is often chosen by top technology firms as their design partner. We strive to create an environment of top-notch engineers, experts in their field, who are passionate about bringing product development excellence to the world’s leading diagnostic, medical and wearable device companies. We work to maintain a high-quality work environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.
Simplexity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
*** Please be advised that Simplexity Product Development will never ask you to respond to a non-SimplexityPD domain such as a gmail, ymail, hotmail, etc. If you suspect that you have been contacted by someone impersonating Simplexity Product Development who is using a fraudulent email address, please do not reply. If you are not sure, please fill out a contact form at https://www.simplexitypd.com/contact/ to report the incident. ***
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Electrical Design Engineer Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical design engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
- Familiarity with Washington State energy codes and National Electrical Code standards
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or other electrical design and drafting software
- Professional Engineer licensure in Washington or active EIT certification preferred
- Experience with power distribution, load calculations, or low-voltage systems design
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional project coordination
Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical design engineer in Washington?
Most employers in Washington require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program as the foundation. From there, the standard path runs through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying sequence: pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer in Training status, then accumulate qualifying experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam administered through the Washington State Department of Licensing to become a licensed Professional Engineer.
How much do electrical design engineers make in Washington?
Electrical design engineers in Washington earn a median of about $132,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,540 for the lowest 10% to over $185,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical design engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring electrical design engineers in Washington right now include Amazon, Blue Origin, and PACCAR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's aerospace, utility, and technology sectors mean demand comes from a broad mix of large primes, regional engineering consultancies, and public utilities rather than a single industry.
Which Washington cities have the most electrical design engineer jobs?
The cities with the most electrical design engineer openings in Washington are Seattle, Redmond, and Kirkland. The Seattle-Bellevue metro accounts for the largest share, driven by aerospace manufacturing, technology campuses, and major utility infrastructure projects, while other concentrations reflect defense contracting activity and regional energy development anchored by large institutional employers in those areas.
Are there remote electrical design engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles because electrical design work often requires collaboration on physical systems, site reviews, and lab verification. About 50% of electrical design engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making partial flexibility more available than full remote. Specification writing, load analysis, and design documentation are the tasks most frequently performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a electrical design engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for engineering associate or junior electrical engineer roles at Washington's large utilities and aerospace primes, which run structured new-graduate programs designed for candidates without professional experience. Employers such as Puget Sound Energy and Boeing offer rotational and associate engineer tracks where recent graduates build hands-on design exposure. A portfolio of capstone or internship projects, active EIT certification through the Washington State Department of Licensing, and familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit give entry-level candidates a concrete edge in Washington screening processes.
Where can I find and apply to electrical design engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to electrical design engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Washington employers and locations. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the listings that fit.
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