Electrical Systems Engineer Jobs in Rhode Island
Electrical Systems Engineer jobs in Rhode Island draw steady demand from defense contracting, naval systems, and advanced manufacturing, with openings at every level from early-career to principal engineer. Most hiring concentrates in Providence, North Kingstown, and Portsmouth, where established employers like Raytheon Technologies, General Dynamics, and Atrion anchor the market. Power systems integration, embedded controls, and shipboard electrical design are the most consistently sought specialties. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Electrical Maintenance Technician Duties:
- Complete required repairs and tasks to instruments, controls, and electrical systems in an efficient, timely manner to restore or maintain safe operating capability
- Install and verify new instrument, control, and electrical systems according to maintenance procedures using drawings, manuals, or blueprints
- Recommend changes to existing instruments, controls, electrical systems, or equipment to improve reliability, accuracy, or further optimize processes
- Recommend tools, equipment, or methods to improve the safety and timeliness of system repairs
- Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards in the work area
- Communicate any alterations to existing instrument, control, or electrical systems to ensure all site records are current and proper documentation is completed
- Work with electrical equipment such as PLC’s, temperature controllers, various instrumentation (e.g., pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensing devices, etc.), and electrical diagnostic equipment
- Install, maintain, and optimize site equipment to provide a safe operation with maximum production availability, including hammer mills, bucket elevators, conveyor belts and other machinery
- Make recommendations to improve existing control systems to improve safety, effectiveness, and efficiency
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve electrical controls issues on stationary and rotational equipment
- Read, comprehend, and execute tasks and concepts found in technical operating and maintenance manuals, and other written documents
- Comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies
- Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical School Degree or Associates Degree in a related field; Completion of accredited trade program
- Possess valid Journeyman's certificate or higher
- Minimum of 3 years of experience troubleshooting components; including servos, sensors, control component, PLCs, VFDs, MMI, Service Panels & MCCs sensors/instruments, valves/motors
Physical Requirements:
- Must stoop, bend, reach, walk; perform repetitive motions using hands to grasp, push, pull or do fine manipulations
- Required to stand for prolonged periods
- Intermittently lift medium to heavy weight up to 75 lbs.
- Intermittently required to bend and twist
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Electrical Maintenance Technician Duties:
- Complete required repairs and tasks to instruments, controls, and electrical systems in an efficient, timely manner to restore or maintain safe operating capability
- Install and verify new instrument, control, and electrical systems according to maintenance procedures using drawings, manuals, or blueprints
- Recommend changes to existing instruments, controls, electrical systems, or equipment to improve reliability, accuracy, or further optimize processes
- Recommend tools, equipment, or methods to improve the safety and timeliness of system repairs
- Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards in the work area
- Communicate any alterations to existing instrument, control, or electrical systems to ensure all site records are current and proper documentation is completed
- Work with electrical equipment such as PLC’s, temperature controllers, various instrumentation (e.g., pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensing devices, etc.), and electrical diagnostic equipment
- Install, maintain, and optimize site equipment to provide a safe operation with maximum production availability, including hammer mills, bucket elevators, conveyor belts and other machinery
- Make recommendations to improve existing control systems to improve safety, effectiveness, and efficiency
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve electrical controls issues on stationary and rotational equipment
- Read, comprehend, and execute tasks and concepts found in technical operating and maintenance manuals, and other written documents
- Comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies
- Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical School Degree or Associates Degree in a related field; Completion of accredited trade program
- Possess valid Journeyman's certificate or higher
- Minimum of 3 years of experience troubleshooting components; including servos, sensors, control component, PLCs, VFDs, MMI, Service Panels & MCCs sensors/instruments, valves/motors
Physical Requirements:
- Must stoop, bend, reach, walk; perform repetitive motions using hands to grasp, push, pull or do fine manipulations
- Required to stand for prolonged periods
- Intermittently lift medium to heavy weight up to 75 lbs.
- Intermittently required to bend and twist
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Electrical Systems Engineer Job Market in Rhode Island
A snapshot from current Rhode Island openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Arcfield2
- FM1
- SAIC1
- Anduril1
- Nordson1
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Rhode Island Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical systems engineer jobs across Rhode Island.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required
- Active Professional Engineer license in Rhode Island or eligibility for reciprocity preferred
- Experience designing electrical systems for defense, naval, or aerospace applications strongly valued
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or SOLIDWORKS Electrical is expected
- Familiarity with MIL-STD, IEEE, and NFPA 70 electrical standards for relevant industry sectors
- Active or eligible security clearance required for many defense and naval contractor positions
Electrical Systems Engineer Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical systems engineer in Rhode Island?
Becoming an electrical systems engineer in Rhode Island starts with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program. Licensure as a Professional Engineer is handled through the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training's Division of Professional Regulation, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams. Many Rhode Island employers, especially defense and naval contractors, also require or prefer candidates who can obtain a federal security clearance.
Which companies hire electrical systems engineers in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island electrical systems engineer roles are posted by Arcfield, FM, and SAIC and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Rhode Island's dense concentration of naval and defense contractors in the North Kingstown and Portsmouth corridors means a large share of openings come from organizations supporting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center and related programs.
Which Rhode Island cities have the most electrical systems engineer jobs?
Middletown, East Providence, and Newport account for the largest share of electrical systems engineer openings in Rhode Island. Providence anchors the market as the state's commercial and institutional center, while North Kingstown and Portsmouth draw significant volume from naval systems and defense contractors clustered near the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, which is one of the region's largest single employers of electrical engineering talent.
Are there remote electrical systems engineer jobs in Rhode Island?
Yes, but they're limited. Electrical systems engineering is heavily hands-on, with much of the work tied to physical systems, lab environments, or secure facilities that require on-site presence. About 10% of electrical systems engineer openings tied to Rhode Island are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to favor design review, documentation, and systems analysis work rather than build or test phases.
How can I get hired as a electrical systems engineer in Rhode Island with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate or associate engineer roles at Rhode Island's defense and naval contractors, where co-op and rotational programs are common for candidates coming out of engineering programs at the University of Rhode Island or Northeastern. Entry-level titles like electrical design engineer or junior systems engineer appear regularly at companies supporting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. A strong capstone project, hands-on lab experience, or an EIT certification from the Rhode Island Division of Professional Regulation will meaningfully strengthen a first application.
Where can I find and apply to electrical systems engineer jobs in Rhode Island?
You can find and apply to electrical systems engineer jobs in Rhode Island on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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