Senior Electronics Engineer Jobs in California

Senior Electronics Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the nation, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor design, consumer electronics, and advanced communications across a market that ranges from associate to principal engineer levels. The heaviest hiring is in the San Jose and broader Bay Area corridor, Los Angeles and the South Bay aerospace belt, and San Diego, where companies like Northrop Grumman, Qualcomm, and Apple maintain large engineering operations. The most in-demand specializations include RF and mixed-signal circuit design, embedded systems development, and PCB layout for high-reliability applications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles58
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring24
Work type78% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Northrop Grumman
Sr. Principal Payloads Electronics Engineer
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Sr. Principal Payloads Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, California
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$142k - $213k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Northrop Grumman
Sr. Principal Payloads Electronics Engineer
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Sr. Principal Payloads Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$142k - $213k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Senior Electronics Engineer
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Senior Electronics Engineer
Seasats
San Diego, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$150k - $200k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Senior Quality Manager - Electronics Manufacturing
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Senior Quality Manager - Electronics Manufacturing
Triad Magnetics
Perris, California
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $120k/yr
On-Site
ISO certification process

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SpaceX
Sr. Power Electronics Engineer (Starship)
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Sr. Power Electronics Engineer (Starship)
SpaceX
Hawthorne, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$140k - $205k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Senior Electronics Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
10 jobs
Torrance
6 jobs
Irvine
5 jobs
Palmdale
4 jobs
El Segundo
4 jobs
Los Angeles
4 jobs
Carson
3 jobs
Palo Alto
3 jobs
Campbell
2 jobs

Senior Electronics Engineer Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman14
  • Rivian
    Rivian7
  • Space Kinetic
    Space Kinetic3
  • Tesla
    Tesla2
  • MKS
    MKS1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior electronics engineer jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field required
  • Minimum five years of hands-on electronics design and development experience
  • Proficiency in PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro
  • Experience with RF, analog, or mixed-signal circuit design and verification
  • Familiarity with DO-254, IPC-A-610, or MIL-STD hardware design standards
  • Active or eligibility for U.S. security clearance preferred by California defense contractors

Senior Electronics Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior electronics engineer in California?

The standard path begins with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or electronics engineering from an accredited California institution, followed by several years of progressively responsible design experience. California does not require a state license to work as an electronics engineer in private industry, but engineers who stamp public-works drawings may need a Professional Electrical Engineer license issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. A professional engineering license, a relevant IEEE certification, or a security clearance meaningfully strengthens candidacy at the senior level.

How much do senior electronics engineers make in California?

Senior electronics engineers in California earn a median of about $160,520 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $97,140 for the lowest 10% to over $225,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior electronics engineers in California?

Employers hiring senior electronics engineers in California right now include Northrop Grumman, Rivian, and Space Kinetic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of aerospace primes, semiconductor foundries, and consumer electronics headquarters makes it one of the deepest markets in the country for this role.

Which California cities have the most senior electronics engineer jobs?

San Diego, Torrance, and Irvine currently have the most senior electronics engineer openings in California. The Bay Area and San Jose lead because of the dense cluster of semiconductor and consumer electronics companies headquartered there, while Los Angeles and San Diego draw heavily from aerospace and defense contractors with large Southern California footprints.

Are there remote senior electronics engineer jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Hardware design, lab testing, and prototype validation require physical access to equipment, so most senior electronics engineer roles are on-site or hybrid. About 22% of senior electronics engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in systems-level review, documentation, and early-stage architecture work rather than hands-on bench roles.

How can I get hired as a senior electronics engineer in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior electronics engineer role at a California defense contractor or semiconductor company, where structured new-graduate programs exist at employers like Northrop Grumman, Broadcom, and Intel's California design centers. Completing a senior capstone project, contributing to an open-source hardware repository, or earning an IEEE certification gives early-career candidates a concrete portfolio to present. Lateral moves from quality engineering, technical sales support, or electronics technician roles at California manufacturers also provide a credible bridge into design positions.

Where can I find and apply to senior electronics engineer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to senior electronics engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated in real time. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to each employer.

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