Senior Electronics Engineer Jobs
Senior Electronics Engineer jobs are open across defense, aerospace, semiconductor, consumer electronics, and medical device industries, from mid-level to principal and staff engineer, with specializations in PCB design, embedded systems, and RF engineering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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A Day in Your Life
In this research and development position you will focus on high performance plasma power generation equipment used in state-of-the-art semiconductor processing tools. You will report into the Head of R&D.
You Will Make an Impact by:
Working on Projects such as:
- High speed electronic impedance matching circuit/system design and simulation (including firmware development, electronics design, and testing)
- Design and analysis of high performance control systems for power generators and matching networks
- Hands-on validation of product performance in real-world situations (e.g. in a plasma processing environment)
- Resonant tank circuits, RF inverters, and DC/DC converters
- Designing and debugging of analog and power electronics
- Experience with high voltage Switchmode Power Supply design
Skills You Bring:
- BSEE or equivalent and >5yr experience in a power electronics-related field
- MSEE or equivalent and >3yr experience in a power electronics-related field
- Broad professional objectives: knowledge in electronics with interests and curiosity in the adjacent fields of software, power electronics, controls, physics
- Experience and interest with system and circuit simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, Simulink, SPICE, PCB Layout Software, etc.)
- Strong theoretical background in electronics and physics
- Interest and experience in testing power electronics (e.g. oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, function generators)
- Basic understanding of control system theory
- Good writing skills (proposals, specifications, test reports, engineering analyses, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills a must
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment with purchasing, manufacturing engineering, etc.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $88,425.00 - $147,375.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].
Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].
MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.
If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role.
A Day in Your Life
In this research and development position you will focus on high performance plasma power generation equipment used in state-of-the-art semiconductor processing tools. You will report into the Head of R&D.
You Will Make an Impact by:
Working on Projects such as:
- High speed electronic impedance matching circuit/system design and simulation (including firmware development, electronics design, and testing)
- Design and analysis of high performance control systems for power generators and matching networks
- Hands-on validation of product performance in real-world situations (e.g. in a plasma processing environment)
- Resonant tank circuits, RF inverters, and DC/DC converters
- Designing and debugging of analog and power electronics
- Experience with high voltage Switchmode Power Supply design
Skills You Bring:
- BSEE or equivalent and >5yr experience in a power electronics-related field
- MSEE or equivalent and >3yr experience in a power electronics-related field
- Broad professional objectives: knowledge in electronics with interests and curiosity in the adjacent fields of software, power electronics, controls, physics
- Experience and interest with system and circuit simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, Simulink, SPICE, PCB Layout Software, etc.)
- Strong theoretical background in electronics and physics
- Interest and experience in testing power electronics (e.g. oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, function generators)
- Basic understanding of control system theory
- Good writing skills (proposals, specifications, test reports, engineering analyses, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills a must
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment with purchasing, manufacturing engineering, etc.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $88,425.00 - $147,375.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].
Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].
MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.
If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role.
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Find JobsSenior Electronics Engineer Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Arrow Electronics8
- Crestron Electronics8
- Rivian8
- Lutron Electronics7
- Schneider Electric5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software39
- Electronics & Hardware37
- Manufacturing27
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Automotive5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior electronics engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline
- Five or more years of hands-on hardware design and verification experience
- Proficiency in PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or KiCad
- Experience with embedded systems development including microcontroller firmware integration
- Familiarity with signal integrity analysis, EMC compliance testing, and design-for-manufacturability
- Active or eligible security clearance for roles in defense and government contracting
Tips for Your Senior Electronics Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to hardware domains
Hiring managers in defense and aerospace scan for domain-specific keywords like schematic capture, FPGA design, or signal integrity analysis. Mirror the exact terminology from each job posting in your resume bullets, because applicant tracking systems filter on tool and domain names before a human reads your file.
Quantify design outcomes not just responsibilities
Replace vague statements like 'led PCB design' with measurable results such as reducing board layer count by a specific amount or cutting power consumption on a product revision. Senior-level roles expect evidence that your engineering decisions produced tangible outcomes, not just that you performed tasks.
Filter openings by required clearance level
Many senior electronics engineer roles in defense and government contracting require an active security clearance, which can eliminate candidates mid-process. Sort openings by clearance requirement early so you target roles you can actually start within a realistic timeline.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior electronics engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a technical portfolio with schematics
Many hiring teams for senior electronics engineers request work samples before or during the interview loop. Compile two or three representative projects showing your schematic, layout decisions, and test results, redacting any proprietary details, so you can share them quickly when asked.
Negotiate start dates around tape-out schedules
In semiconductor and ASIC roles, teams structure headcount around tape-out windows. Asking your recruiter where the team sits in the design cycle signals product awareness and gives you leverage to negotiate a start date that lets you contribute from day one rather than joining mid-crunch.
Senior Electronics Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior electronics engineers?
The companies hiring the most senior electronics engineers right now include Arrow Electronics, Crestron Electronics, and Rivian, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Defense contractors, semiconductor firms, and medical device manufacturers consistently account for the highest volume of senior-level postings.
How many senior electronics engineer jobs are remote?
About 7% of senior electronics engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most software roles because hardware work often requires lab access, prototype handling, and in-person bring-up sessions. Sub-areas like firmware integration, simulation, and documentation review tend to offer the most remote flexibility within the discipline.
How do you become a senior electronics engineer?
You typically start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, then build several years of hands-on experience in a hardware-focused role covering schematic design, PCB layout, and bring-up and validation. Progressing to senior level requires owning complete design cycles end to end, mentoring junior engineers, and demonstrating that your decisions shaped a product's performance or reliability in measurable ways.
How do you get hired as a senior electronics engineer with limited experience?
Focus on roles at smaller companies or startups where engineers own broader design scope earlier, which builds the full-cycle experience that senior titles require. A portfolio showing personal or open-source hardware projects with documented design decisions, test results, and iterations can offset a shorter professional history when your resume reaches a hiring engineer rather than an automated screen.
What does the senior electronics engineer interview process look like?
The process usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone interview covering fundamentals like analog circuit analysis, power supply design, or signal integrity. A take-home design exercise or work sample review is common at the senior level. Final rounds typically include a loop with the hardware team, a systems architect, and sometimes a hiring manager focused on cross-functional collaboration and project ownership.
Where can I find and apply to senior electronics engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior electronics engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the same place, without having to track openings across multiple sources.
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