Electrical Engineer Jobs

Electrical Engineer jobs are open across defense, utilities, semiconductors, manufacturing, and construction, from entry-level to principal and staff, with specializations in power systems, embedded systems, and RF engineering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,867+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRaytheon
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type52% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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S&B Christ Consulting,LLC
Project Manager (Mechanical, Structural, or Electrical Engineer's License Required
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S&B Christ Consulting,LLC
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Project Manager (Mechanical, Structural, or Electrical Engineer's License Required
S&B Christ Consulting,LLC
Remote
Consulting & Professional Services
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$115k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Tesla
Sr. Electrical System Design & Architecture Engineer, Energy Products
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Tesla
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Sr. Electrical System Design & Architecture Engineer, Energy Products
Tesla
Palo Alto, California
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
$112k - $228k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Field Service Technician / Field Service Engineer (Electrical/ Mechanical)
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Field Service Technician / Field Service Engineer (Electrical/ Mechanical)
Envidern Technologies, LLC
Redmond, Washington
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Technical Program Management
$60k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Valar Atomics
Staff Electrical Engineer
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Valar Atomics
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Staff Electrical Engineer
Valar Atomics
Los Angeles, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$173k - $211k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Jacobs
Electrical Engineer (45474)
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Electrical Engineer (45474)
Jacobs
San Jose, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$76k - $135k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Electrical Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Raytheon
    Raytheon101
  • WSP
    WSP81
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman81
  • Amazon
    Amazon66
  • L3Harris
    L3Harris54

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services104
  • Electronics & Hardware43
  • Staffing & Recruiting35
  • Technology & Software35
  • Energy15

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 Raytheon, WSP, and Northrop Grumman, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Defense contractors, utility companies, and semiconductor manufacturers consistently represent the highest volume of active postings.

How many electrical engineer jobs are remote?

About 48% of electrical engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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