Power Systems Engineer Jobs in California
Power Systems Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in utilities, defense, semiconductor fabrication, and clean energy development, with openings at every level from early-career engineers to senior grid architects. The largest hiring hubs are Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento, where employers like Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, and Raytheon Technologies maintain substantial engineering workforces. Demand is strongest in grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and high-voltage transmission design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Onsite role at Fremont CA, regular shift - 8 AM-5 PM
The impact you’ll make
As a RF Engineer, you play a crucial role in designing, building, and troubleshooting cutting-edge radio frequency (RF) solutions for power delivery and plasma generation in our Etch and Deposition products. You specialize in utilizing RF as a power source and creating innovative generator designs. Your work paves the way for new power sources to be used wafer fabrication equipment.
What you’ll do
The RF EE designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment, or other hardware systems and/or electrical engineering applications. Determines design approaches and parameters. Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. May also review vendor capability to support product development.
Duties:
- You will be responsible for performing professional electrical engineering research, design, development, modification, and evaluation in support of electrical and electro-mechanical systems/subsystems.
- You will work with a multidisciplinary engineering design team: electrical, mechanical, software, process, technical support, and suppliers, on the design, modification, of custom and OEM embedded systems components.
- You will need to prepare and analyze test plans and procedures to assure that technical and operational requirements are met and properly demonstrated.
- You will be responsible for the collection and analysis of pertinent material and data in preparation of your presentation at design, project, and program reviews.
Skills:
- Primarily responsible for design/selection, testing and documentation of RF delivery systems (100kHz to 100MHz; Watt to Kilowatt ranges).
- Must have experience with complex RF measurement equipment (Power Meters, Network-, Impedance- and Spectrum Analyzers, etc.).
- Familiarity with high voltage (>1kV) design rules/practices DC – 100MHz is also desired.
- SPICE, LabView, MathCAD or MatLab, and analysis tools (i.e. – HFSS, Comsol, Microwave Studio) experience preferred.
- Experience in or fundamental knowledge of plasma processing, plasma sources and plasma loads is a plus.
- Ability to drive functional requirements and execute in a dynamic-teams environment.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 3 years and a Master’s degree.
Onsite role at Fremont CA, regular shift - 8 AM-5 PM
The impact you’ll make
As a RF Engineer, you play a crucial role in designing, building, and troubleshooting cutting-edge radio frequency (RF) solutions for power delivery and plasma generation in our Etch and Deposition products. You specialize in utilizing RF as a power source and creating innovative generator designs. Your work paves the way for new power sources to be used wafer fabrication equipment.
What you’ll do
The RF EE designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment, or other hardware systems and/or electrical engineering applications. Determines design approaches and parameters. Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. May also review vendor capability to support product development.
Duties:
- You will be responsible for performing professional electrical engineering research, design, development, modification, and evaluation in support of electrical and electro-mechanical systems/subsystems.
- You will work with a multidisciplinary engineering design team: electrical, mechanical, software, process, technical support, and suppliers, on the design, modification, of custom and OEM embedded systems components.
- You will need to prepare and analyze test plans and procedures to assure that technical and operational requirements are met and properly demonstrated.
- You will be responsible for the collection and analysis of pertinent material and data in preparation of your presentation at design, project, and program reviews.
Skills:
- Primarily responsible for design/selection, testing and documentation of RF delivery systems (100kHz to 100MHz; Watt to Kilowatt ranges).
- Must have experience with complex RF measurement equipment (Power Meters, Network-, Impedance- and Spectrum Analyzers, etc.).
- Familiarity with high voltage (>1kV) design rules/practices DC – 100MHz is also desired.
- SPICE, LabView, MathCAD or MatLab, and analysis tools (i.e. – HFSS, Comsol, Microwave Studio) experience preferred.
- Experience in or fundamental knowledge of plasma processing, plasma sources and plasma loads is a plus.
- Ability to drive functional requirements and execute in a dynamic-teams environment.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 3 years and a Master’s degree.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in power systems engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems or equivalent
- Professional Engineer license from the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
- Experience with power system analysis software such as PSCAD, ETAP, or PowerWorld
- Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and California ISO grid interconnection requirements
- Familiarity with California Title 24 energy codes and utility interconnection procedures
- Experience with protection coordination, relay settings, or substation design for California utilities
Power Systems Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a power systems engineer in California?
The standard path begins with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, ideally with coursework in power systems, machines, or energy conversion. From there, most engineers pursue licensure through the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, starting with the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and progressing to the Professional Engineer exam after gaining required experience. Employers in California's utility and defense sectors often prioritize candidates who are either licensed or actively working toward their PE.
How much do power systems engineers make in California?
Power systems engineers in California earn a median of about $130,850 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,950 for the lowest 10% to over $212,130 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire power systems engineers in California?
Employers hiring power systems engineers in California right now include Tesla, Apple, and Qualcomm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's investor-owned utilities, defense contractors along the Southern California coast, and the growing clean energy project pipeline in the Central Valley and Mojave region all generate consistent engineering demand throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most power systems engineer jobs?
Palo Alto, San Diego, and San Jose account for the highest concentration of power systems engineer openings in California. Los Angeles and the Bay Area anchor the bulk of hiring through major utility headquarters, aerospace and defense facilities, and cleantech firms, while Sacramento draws significant demand from state energy agencies, the California ISO, and utility transmission planning teams headquartered in the region.
Are there remote power systems engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Power systems engineering is largely a hands-on field requiring site visits, substation inspections, and coordination with field crews, which limits full remote work. About 36% of power systems engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with most remote-eligible work concentrated in modeling, simulation, and planning roles rather than construction or commissioning positions.
How can I get hired as a power systems engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an internship or new-graduate rotational program at one of California's large investor-owned utilities, where Pacific Gas and Electric and Southern California Edison both recruit entry-level engineers directly from ABET-accredited engineering programs. Candidates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam gain a competitive edge. Adjacent roles in electrical design, protection relay technician work, or energy consulting can also serve as a bridge into core power systems positions at California employers.
Where can I find and apply to power systems engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to power systems engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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