Electrical Test Engineer Jobs

Electrical Test Engineer jobs are open across aerospace, defense, semiconductor, automotive, and industrial manufacturing, covering specializations in hardware validation, automated test equipment, and embedded systems verification, from entry-level to senior and principal levels. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles294+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerM.C. Dean
Top cityPalo Alto, CA
Work type86% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Electrical Test Technician– 2nd Shift
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Electrical Test Technician– 2nd Shift
Generac Power Systems
Sussex, Wisconsin
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$26 - $37/hr
Associate's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Test Engineer, Electrical
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Test Engineer, Electrical
Astronics
Redmond, Washington
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$79k - $119k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Electrical Test Technician
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Electrical Test Technician
PD
Delaware, Ohio
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Mechanical Engineering
Skilled Trades
$30 - $31/hr
Associate's degree

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Junior Electrical Engineering Test Technician (RF & Environmental Testing)
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Junior Electrical Engineering Test Technician (RF & Environmental Testing)
PlaneWave, Inc.
Reseda, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Specialized Engineering
$55k - $65k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Electrical Test Technician
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Electrical Test Technician
Unitron, LP
Dallas, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Specialized Engineering
$19 - $25/hr
On-Site

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Electrical Test Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • M.C. Dean12
  • Anduril11
  • Tesla10
  • Blue Origin9
  • ABM Industries9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Aerospace & Defense

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in electrical test engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or a closely related field
  • Hands-on experience with automated test equipment and test fixture development
  • Proficiency in test scripting using Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB
  • Experience reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as IPC-A-610, MIL-STD, or DO-160
  • Experience with failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action reporting

Tips for Your Electrical Test Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to test domains

Hiring managers for electrical test engineer roles scan resumes for specific test domains: RF, power electronics, mixed-signal, or digital. List the exact equipment you've operated, like oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and ATE platforms, alongside the product types you validated.

Lead with failure analysis experience

Many candidates bury fault isolation and failure analysis work under generic bullet points. Front-load those details because companies filling test engineer seats care more about how you diagnosed a failing unit than how many units you tested.

Filter openings by test environment type

Electrical test engineer roles split sharply between lab-based hardware validation and software-driven automated test development. Decide which fits your background before applying, since the interview questions, required tools, and day-to-day responsibilities differ substantially between the two.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists electrical test engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for a bench assessment round

Many electrical test engineer interviews include a hands-on or take-home bench exercise where you debug a circuit or write a test script. Review your schematic reading, continuity checks, and basic scripting in Python or LabVIEW before your first technical screen.

Negotiate test equipment access as a benefit

When evaluating an offer, ask specifically what lab equipment and licenses are available and whether the company funds certifications like IPC or NI LabVIEW. Access to current instrumentation affects how fast you can grow technically and directly shapes your next job search.

Electrical Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most electrical test engineers?

The most active employers for electrical test engineers right now are M.C. Dean, Anduril, and Tesla, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and industrial automation companies consistently account for a large share of open roles.

How many electrical test engineer jobs are remote?

About 14% of electrical test engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most test engineering work. Software-focused roles in automated test development and test systems integration tend to have the highest remote availability, while hardware validation and bench testing roles remain predominantly on-site.

How do you become an electrical test engineer?

Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline, with coursework in circuits, instrumentation, and signal analysis. Build hands-on experience through internships, lab projects, or entry-level technician roles that involve test equipment and fault isolation. Develop scripting skills in tools like Python or LabVIEW, and pursue certifications such as IPC-A-610 to strengthen your profile for industry-specific roles.

How do you get hired as an electrical test engineer with little or no experience?

Employers often hire candidates without direct test engineering experience if you can show strong fundamentals in circuit analysis, hands-on lab work from coursework or personal projects, and exposure to measurement equipment. Applying to test technician or junior validation engineer roles is a practical entry point that builds the fault isolation and documentation skills hiring managers look for when moving candidates into full test engineer positions.

What does the electrical test engineer interview process look like?

Most electrical test engineer interviews include an initial phone screen focused on your background and test domain experience, followed by a technical round covering schematics, failure analysis scenarios, and test methodology questions. Many companies add a practical exercise, such as debugging a circuit or reviewing a test plan, before a final round with the engineering team and hiring manager.

Where can I find and apply to electrical test engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to electrical test engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your test domain, experience level, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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