Electronic Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Electronic Engineer jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, concentrated in defense systems, federal contracting, telecommunications, and aerospace across Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and the Richmond metro. Major employers with a lasting presence in the state include Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Raytheon Technologies, all of which maintain substantial engineering operations here. The most sought-after specialties are embedded systems, RF and signal processing, and systems integration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles8
Top employerLeidos
Top citySterling, VA
Cities hiring5
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialAssociate's degree

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Diversified
Senior Field Service Engineer Electronic Security - Sterling VA
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Senior Field Service Engineer Electronic Security - Sterling VA
Diversified
Sterling, Virginia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$47.64 - $64.42/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Leidos
Senior Aircraft Survivability / Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer
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Senior Aircraft Survivability / Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer
Leidos
Chantilly, Virginia
Engineering (Non-Software)
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$131k - $237k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Durandal Inc.
AI/ML Engineer — Cognitive Electronic Warfare
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AI/ML Engineer — Cognitive Electronic Warfare
Durandal Inc.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Embedded Systems Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$100k - $180k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Kastle Systems
Electronic Security Field Engineer
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Electronic Security Field Engineer
Kastle Systems
Sterling, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
Associate's degree
501-1,000

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I2G Systems
Electronic Security Field Engineer
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Electronic Security Field Engineer
I2G Systems
Sterling, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
Associate's degree

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Electronic Engineer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Sterling
3 jobs
Charlottesville
2 jobs
Norfolk
1 job
Chantilly
1 job
Mount Crawford
1 job

Electronic Engineer Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Leidos
Leidos1 open role
SRC
SRC1 open role
Diversified
Diversified1 open role

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in electronic engineer jobs across Virginia.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Experience with embedded systems design, firmware development, or digital signal processing
  • Familiarity with DoD programs, security clearance eligibility, or active Secret clearance preferred
  • Proficiency in engineering tools such as MATLAB, Cadence, Altium Designer, or LabVIEW
  • Knowledge of RF systems, antenna design, or electronic warfare systems for defense-focused roles
  • Strong skills in schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware debugging and testing

Electronic Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a electronic engineer in Virginia?

Most electronic engineer positions in Virginia require a bachelor's degree in electrical or electronic engineering from an accredited program. For roles involving public safety infrastructure or licensed engineering sign-offs, candidates pursue licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Many defense and federal contracting roles also expect candidates to obtain or maintain a security clearance, which employers typically sponsor after hire.

How much do electronic engineers make in Virginia?

Electronic engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $119,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,320 for the lowest 10% to over $173,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire electronic engineers in Virginia?

Virginia electronic engineer roles are posted by Leidos, SRC, and Diversified and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Northern Virginia's dense concentration of federal agencies and prime contractors makes it one of the most active hiring environments in the country for engineers with defense or systems backgrounds.

Which Virginia cities have the most electronic engineer jobs?

Sterling, Charlottesville, and Norfolk have the most electronic engineer openings in Virginia right now. Northern Virginia leads because of its proximity to the Pentagon and federal agencies, which anchor a large ecosystem of prime and subcontractors, while Hampton Roads is driven by Naval Station Norfolk and its surrounding defense industrial base, and Richmond draws roles from utility, telecommunications, and government IT employers.

Are there remote electronic engineer jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're limited, since much electronic engineering work involves hands-on hardware, lab testing, or classified environments that require physical presence. About 0% of electronic engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote options concentrated in systems architecture, technical writing, and design review roles that don't require lab access or cleared facilities.

How can I get hired as a electronic engineer in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or associate engineer programs run by large Virginia defense contractors such as Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and General Dynamics, which recruit directly from Virginia Tech, George Mason University, and Old Dominion University. Entry-level roles often carry titles like junior hardware engineer or electronics technician, and candidates who hold or can qualify for a security clearance gain a meaningful edge over those who cannot.

Where can I find and apply to electronic engineer jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to electronic engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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