Master Electrician Jobs in California
Master Electrician jobs in California are among the most active in the nation, concentrated in commercial construction, industrial manufacturing, utility infrastructure, and large-scale residential development across every experience level from journeyman-to-master transition through seasoned project leads. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where employers like Pacific Gas and Electric, Cupertina Electric, and Swinerton Builders maintain a consistent presence and ongoing demand. Industrial controls, renewable energy systems, and data center electrical work are the most sought-after specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & Testing
Onsite (5 days a week): Sunnyvale, CA
Relocation is not available for this position
We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineer to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with hardware design, ODM partners, software, and manufacturing teams to define and execute test strategies for next-generation networking products. You will play a critical role in ensuring products meet high quality standards and are ready for successful production release.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, ODM, manufacturing) to define and execute product test strategies
- Develop and implement system- and board-level test plans for new hardware platforms
- Design and set up complex test environments, including stress and worst-case scenario testing
- Execute EDVT (Engineering Design Verification Testing), document results, and debug issues to resolution
- Perform bring-up, debugging, and bench-level repair of engineering prototypes
- Identify and evaluate test equipment and architectures required for new product validation
- Support HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) at external labs as needed
- Collaborate with ODM partners to review and approve test strategies, plans, and results
- Communicate test progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders at all levels
- Drive continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and best practices
- Evaluate technical readiness and ensure zero design defects prior to manufacturing release
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- MSEE/CS with 3–5 years of experience, or BSEE/CS with 5–7+ years of experience
- Hands-on experience testing networking products and L2/L3 protocols
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in hardware validation environments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in high-speed L2/L3 switching and router hardware validation testing
- CCNA, CCNP or similar certification
- Proven experience as a technical lead or subject matter expert in hardware validation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Travel: Up to 5%
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let's Stay Connected:
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_03
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 105,500 - 213,500 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
INTRODUCTION
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & Testing
Onsite (5 days a week): Sunnyvale, CA
Relocation is not available for this position
We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineer to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with hardware design, ODM partners, software, and manufacturing teams to define and execute test strategies for next-generation networking products. You will play a critical role in ensuring products meet high quality standards and are ready for successful production release.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, ODM, manufacturing) to define and execute product test strategies
- Develop and implement system- and board-level test plans for new hardware platforms
- Design and set up complex test environments, including stress and worst-case scenario testing
- Execute EDVT (Engineering Design Verification Testing), document results, and debug issues to resolution
- Perform bring-up, debugging, and bench-level repair of engineering prototypes
- Identify and evaluate test equipment and architectures required for new product validation
- Support HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) at external labs as needed
- Collaborate with ODM partners to review and approve test strategies, plans, and results
- Communicate test progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders at all levels
- Drive continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and best practices
- Evaluate technical readiness and ensure zero design defects prior to manufacturing release
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- MSEE/CS with 3–5 years of experience, or BSEE/CS with 5–7+ years of experience
- Hands-on experience testing networking products and L2/L3 protocols
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in hardware validation environments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in high-speed L2/L3 switching and router hardware validation testing
- CCNA, CCNP or similar certification
- Proven experience as a technical lead or subject matter expert in hardware validation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Travel: Up to 5%
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let's Stay Connected:
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_03
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 105,500 - 213,500 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
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Master Electrician Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- NVIDIA49
- Apple26
- Qualcomm17
- Broadcom15
- Nokia13
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software149
- Electronics & Hardware140
- Manufacturing39
- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Artificial Intelligence15
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in master electrician jobs across California.
- Active California Electrical Contractor license issued by the Contractors State License Board
- Completion of a state-approved apprenticeship or equivalent journeyman experience
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret commercial or industrial electrical blueprints
- Working knowledge of the California Electrical Code and current NEC standards
- Experience supervising journeymen and coordinating electrical crews on active job sites
- Familiarity with OSHA 30 construction safety standards and California-specific Cal/OSHA regulations
Master Electrician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a master electrician in California?
California licenses electricians through the Contractors State License Board, which requires passing the C-10 Electrical Contractor exam to legally contract electrical work. Before sitting for the exam, candidates must document journeyman-level field experience and complete required trade education. Many applicants build this experience through a state-approved apprenticeship with the IBEW or an independent program, then apply for their C-10 license to work independently or supervise electrical crews.
How much do master electricians make in California?
Master electricians in California earn a median of about $76,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,800 for the lowest 10% to over $140,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire master electricians in California?
Employers hiring master electricians in California right now include NVIDIA, Apple, and Qualcomm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large commercial construction pipeline and ongoing utility infrastructure investment keep demand from major contractors and public utilities consistently strong throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most master electrician jobs?
Santa Clara, San Jose, and Sunnyvale are the California cities with the most master electrician openings, driven by commercial development and industrial demand concentrated in the Los Angeles basin and continuous data center and clean-energy construction across the Bay Area and inland regions. Larger metro areas generate the most volume, while growing suburban markets tied to distribution and manufacturing facilities contribute steadily to the overall count.
Are there remote master electrician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 11% of master electrician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on, on-site nature of most electrical contracting and supervision work. The portions of the role most suited to remote work include project estimating, permit coordination, and inspection scheduling rather than field installation or crew oversight.
How can I get hired as a master electrician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a California-based IBEW apprenticeship, which accepts applicants with no prior electrical experience and pairs classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training at union contractors across the state. Large California utilities and commercial contractors also hire apprentice or helper-level candidates who can demonstrate mechanical aptitude and a commitment to completing the licensure track. Starting in an electrician's helper or maintenance technician role with an eye toward earning your journeyman card is the clearest stepping stone to the master level.
Where can I find and apply to master electrician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to master electrician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your license level and specialty, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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