Electrical Design Technician Jobs in California
Electrical Design Technician jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductors, utilities, and commercial construction, with openings from entry-level drafters through senior design leads. The heaviest hiring happens in the Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Diego metros, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Pacific Gas and Electric maintain large technical teams. The most in-demand specialties include AutoCAD and Revit electrical drafting, power distribution design, and low-voltage systems. Find a role that fits 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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Electrical Design Technician Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla11
- General Atomics10
- Apple8
- KLA7
- Redwood Materials5
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing11
- Electronics & Hardware6
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Technology & Software3
- Automotive1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical design technician jobs across California.
- Associate degree or higher in electrical technology, drafting, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or Revit MEP for schematic and layout drawings
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and California Electrical Code
- Experience reading and interpreting one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and panel schedules
- Familiarity with power distribution systems, low-voltage systems, or control panel design
- Strong coordination skills for collaborating with licensed engineers and project managers on-site
Electrical Design Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical design technician in California?
Most employers in California expect an associate or bachelor's degree in electrical technology, drafting technology, or electrical engineering technology from a California community college or state university. The California Department of Consumer Affairs oversees the broader construction trades, but electrical design technicians working under a licensed electrical engineer do not require their own state license. Earning an AutoCAD certification or an Electronics Technicians Association credential strengthens a candidacy considerably in competitive California markets.
How much do electrical design technicians make in California?
Electrical design technicians in California earn a median of about $86,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,590 for the lowest 10% to over $138,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical design technicians in California?
Employers hiring electrical design technicians in California right now include Tesla, General Atomics, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's dense concentration of aerospace primes, investor-owned utilities, and large commercial construction firms means steady baseline demand across multiple industries rather than dependence on any single sector.
Which California cities have the most electrical design technician jobs?
San Diego, Palo Alto, and San Jose have the most electrical design technician openings in California. The Los Angeles metro drives volume through aerospace and defense contractors as well as large commercial construction activity, while San Jose reflects Silicon Valley's semiconductor and clean-energy sectors, and San Diego's concentration of defense systems integrators sustains consistent demand in that region.
Are there remote electrical design technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields because electrical design technicians frequently coordinate on-site with engineers, contractors, and fabrication teams. About 26% of electrical design technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting selective flexibility. The tasks most often performed remotely are CAD drafting, schematic updates, and design review rather than field verification or panel layout work.
How can I get hired as a electrical design technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an electrical technology or drafting program at a California community college, such as those offered through the California Community Colleges system, then applying to internship or technician-in-training roles at defense contractors, engineering consulting firms, or investor-owned utilities. Adjacent roles like CAD drafter, electrical estimator assistant, or field technician helper give candidates transferable experience that hiring managers recognize. Building a portfolio of sample drawings and earning an AutoCAD certification before applying gives early-career candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to electrical design technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to electrical design technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly through each listing.
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