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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Position Description & Qualifications
- Assess microelectronics, integrated circuitry, industry standard processors, and memory chips used in military equipment
- Using experience with lab equipment, assess and exploit circuity, processors, and memory chips and implement methodologies for reverse engineering electronic systems and integrated circuitry
- Collaborate with Service labs and industry partners in assessing current and future weapons systems’ susceptibilities and vulnerabilities to an adversary’s exploitation; evaluate and develop friendly forces lab exploitation capabilities of US weapons systems’ electronic circuitry
- Using expertise in DoD, AF and common engineering and scientific principles, criteria, and procedures; improve planned and existing weapon system manufacture, operations, re-manufacture and de-militarization operations and oversight
- Interface with DoD Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams to evaluate current designs and identify vulnerabilities and susceptibilities to foreign and adversary exploitation
- For program protection, identify technologies and evaluate system/subsystem design functions and improvements to protect Critical Program Information (CPI)
- Develop plans to assess security features of Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-The Shelf (COTS) components for CPI susceptibility/vulnerability to exploitation and reverse engineering
- Assist efforts to improve US weapons system anti-tamper/anti-exploitation design, development, manufacturing, training, and sustainment
- Provide engineering support for technology and product acquisitions to include long-term planning, request for proposal (RFP) development, and technical oversight of ongoing projects
- Assess acquired capabilities in achieving system design requirements and specifications
- An active DoW Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Program (SAP) and have a background investigation current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting
- A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program plus 12 years experience in an engineering position with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor
- OR a Masters Degree in a relevant engineering discipline with a Bachelor’s in engineering from an ABET accredited program and a minimum of 8 years experience in an engineering position with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor
- Minimum of 3 years of SAP and/or SCI experience within the last 8 years
- The ability to travel up to 10%.
Additional desired experience and skills:
- A Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- DoW Anti-Tamper and program protection planning knowledge and experience
- Familiar with electrical and electronic circuits, Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard communication circuits, electro-mechanical interface design, and software control of electronic circuits
If you are interested in supporting and working with our Air Force and other military branches and a dedicated Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.
Position Description & Qualifications
- Assess microelectronics, integrated circuitry, industry standard processors, and memory chips used in military equipment
- Using experience with lab equipment, assess and exploit circuity, processors, and memory chips and implement methodologies for reverse engineering electronic systems and integrated circuitry
- Collaborate with Service labs and industry partners in assessing current and future weapons systems’ susceptibilities and vulnerabilities to an adversary’s exploitation; evaluate and develop friendly forces lab exploitation capabilities of US weapons systems’ electronic circuitry
- Using expertise in DoD, AF and common engineering and scientific principles, criteria, and procedures; improve planned and existing weapon system manufacture, operations, re-manufacture and de-militarization operations and oversight
- Interface with DoD Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams to evaluate current designs and identify vulnerabilities and susceptibilities to foreign and adversary exploitation
- For program protection, identify technologies and evaluate system/subsystem design functions and improvements to protect Critical Program Information (CPI)
- Develop plans to assess security features of Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-The Shelf (COTS) components for CPI susceptibility/vulnerability to exploitation and reverse engineering
- Assist efforts to improve US weapons system anti-tamper/anti-exploitation design, development, manufacturing, training, and sustainment
- Provide engineering support for technology and product acquisitions to include long-term planning, request for proposal (RFP) development, and technical oversight of ongoing projects
- Assess acquired capabilities in achieving system design requirements and specifications
- An active DoW Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Program (SAP) and have a background investigation current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting
- A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program plus 12 years experience in an engineering position with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor
- OR a Masters Degree in a relevant engineering discipline with a Bachelor’s in engineering from an ABET accredited program and a minimum of 8 years experience in an engineering position with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor
- Minimum of 3 years of SAP and/or SCI experience within the last 8 years
- The ability to travel up to 10%.
Additional desired experience and skills:
- A Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- DoW Anti-Tamper and program protection planning knowledge and experience
- Familiar with electrical and electronic circuits, Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard communication circuits, electro-mechanical interface design, and software control of electronic circuits
If you are interested in supporting and working with our Air Force and other military branches and a dedicated Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman30
- Blue Origin6
- Lockheed Martin6
- Rivian5
- Amazon5
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Science & Research
- Electronics & Hardware
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 Northrop Grumman, Blue Origin, and Lockheed Martin, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 20% of senior electronics engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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