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Hardware Engineer/ Electrical Engineer
Location: Melbourne, FL – Onsite
Experience Req: 8 to 20yrs Exp
Contract/Fulltime
Note: Candidate should be able to do coordination with offshore/ remote team and give (DO-254 process related documents) guidance to the verification team.
Required Skills:
- Expert-level verification engineer with strong SystemVerilog and/or UVM experience
- FPGA verification in lab testing and/or Hardware FPGA design verification testing
- Experience with design on Xilinx products would be a strong plus
- Expected to communicate effectively with emerging engineers at the India GETC-I site and provide both technical and process (DO-254) guidance to the verification team.
Core Responsibilities:
- RTL Design & Simulation: Develop code and testbenches using VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog.
- Verification: Create UVM constrained random environments and conduct static timing, linting, and clock-domain-crossing (CDC) analyses.
- DO-254 Certification: Create artifacts required for Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) DAL-A certification and participate in FAA SOI audits.
- Hardware Lifecycle: Handle requirements capture, decomposition, architecture development, synthesis, and placement & routing.
Key Qualifications:
- Experience: Substantial hands-on FPGA or ASIC development experience (typically 5+ years for a senior designation).
- Education: Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field.
- Avionics Knowledge: Familiarity with design assurance standards (DO-254) is highly preferred.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple1,503

- Amazon463

- NVIDIA274

- HDR212

- Schneider Electric198

Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware3,708
- Consulting & Professional Services3,406
- Technology & Software2,039
- Manufacturing2,022
- Construction & Real Estate1,654
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency with CAD or EDA tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, or MATLAB
- Experience with power systems, circuit design, or embedded systems depending on the sub-field
- Familiarity with industry standards including NEC, IEEE, IEC, or UL requirements
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status for regulated roles
- Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance for defense and government contract positions
Tips for Your Electrical Engineer Job Search
Quantify design work on your resume
List the voltage levels, current ratings, or system capacities you designed for rather than just naming the tools you used. Hiring managers comparing electrical engineers want specifics: a 480V distribution system redesign tells them more than 'power systems experience.'
Filter openings by your license status
Many listings distinguish between roles that require a PE license and those that accept an EIT or no license at all. Sorting by this early saves you from applying to roles where licensure is a hard cutoff, not a preference.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the design domain
A resume strong for a power distribution role looks different from one targeting RF or embedded firmware. Swap out project examples and software tools to match the sub-discipline in each posting rather than submitting one generic version everywhere.
Prepare for a technical design review round
Many electrical engineer interviews include a whiteboard or take-home circuit design problem. Practice walking through your design decisions out loud, including trade-offs you considered, because interviewers care as much about your reasoning as the final schematic.
Negotiate around total compensation components
Electrical engineer offers at defense contractors and utilities often include shift differentials, per diem, or certification reimbursement that base comparisons miss. Ask about these line items before accepting so you're comparing complete packages, not just base figures.
Electrical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical engineers?
The companies hiring the most electrical engineers right now include Apple, Amazon, and NVIDIA, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Defense contractors, utility companies, and semiconductor manufacturers consistently represent the highest volume of active postings.
How many electrical engineer jobs are remote?
About 12% of electrical engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than the average across most engineering disciplines. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility include embedded software development, FPGA design, and power systems consulting, where deliverables are primarily documentation and simulation rather than hands-on lab or field work.
How do you become an electrical engineer?
You become an electrical engineer by earning a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited program, which satisfies the baseline requirement for most industry roles. From there, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam earns you EIT status. Working under a licensed PE for several years and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam qualifies you for PE licensure, which is required for roles involving publicly regulated infrastructure.
How do you get hired as an electrical engineer with little or no experience?
You get hired as an entry-level electrical engineer by leading with project work rather than waiting for formal experience. Capstone projects, lab coursework, and personal builds that show circuit design, PCB layout, or simulation skills carry real weight with hiring managers. Internships at utilities, defense subcontractors, or electronics manufacturers are especially effective because those employers regularly convert interns to full-time hires and actively recruit from their intern cohorts.
What does the electrical engineer interview process look like?
The electrical engineer interview process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background and domain experience, followed by a technical phone or video interview covering fundamentals like circuit analysis, Ohm's law applications, or systems-level design questions. Later rounds usually include a take-home design problem or a whiteboard session where you walk through a schematic or troubleshooting scenario. Final rounds for senior roles often involve a hiring panel that includes both engineering managers and peer engineers.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The listings cover roles at every experience level and across industries including defense, utilities, manufacturing, and semiconductors. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing.
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