Senior Power Systems Engineer Jobs in California
Senior Power Systems Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in utilities, defense, aerospace, and clean energy across a state reshaping its grid at every level from transmission planning to distributed generation. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where employers like Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, and Northrop Grumman maintain deep engineering workforces. The most in-demand specialties are grid modernization, battery storage integration, and protection and control systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > PPT Systems EngineeringGeneral Summary:
Qualcomm is looking for an experienced Chipset Power System Engineer who is passionate in solving power challenges and develop innovative solutions for optimizing power for Snapdragon chipsets. The engineer is expected to lead a cross-functional engineering team to model SOC/chipset power and come up with innovative solutions to optimize hardware and software to enhance SOC and chipset and achieve world-class chipset low power consumption. In this position, the engineer will be involved in all stages of the design and development cycles guiding the power-efficient design of the end-end solution. Responsibilities include: - Power architecture and tradeoff analysis - Chipset and system level power modeling, analysis and optimization for SOC, chipset and platform solutions. - Identify power requirements and quantify power gap/risk areas. - Optimize power efficiency and performance of present generation designs and help architect future products. - Guide multi-function groups through the design cycle in realizing the power targets set forth at the inception of the project. - Design of power features and work with cross functional teams (systems, software, hardware, silicon process, production test, etc.). - Customer interaction to advertise the capabilities of the chipset, and to understand and address specific power requirements. - Power modeling of customer-specific use cases and designs.
Qualifications :
- A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field is required as a minimum.
- 15 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred.
- Analysis and design of low power features at SOC, chipset or platform level.
- Architectural knowledge in application processor, modem processor, AR/VR, machine learning, IOT, automotive or computing.
- Hardware or software design or optimizations of low power features.
- System level power modeling and analysis.
Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :
$186,700.00 - $280,100.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > PPT Systems EngineeringGeneral Summary:
Qualcomm is looking for an experienced Chipset Power System Engineer who is passionate in solving power challenges and develop innovative solutions for optimizing power for Snapdragon chipsets. The engineer is expected to lead a cross-functional engineering team to model SOC/chipset power and come up with innovative solutions to optimize hardware and software to enhance SOC and chipset and achieve world-class chipset low power consumption. In this position, the engineer will be involved in all stages of the design and development cycles guiding the power-efficient design of the end-end solution. Responsibilities include: - Power architecture and tradeoff analysis - Chipset and system level power modeling, analysis and optimization for SOC, chipset and platform solutions. - Identify power requirements and quantify power gap/risk areas. - Optimize power efficiency and performance of present generation designs and help architect future products. - Guide multi-function groups through the design cycle in realizing the power targets set forth at the inception of the project. - Design of power features and work with cross functional teams (systems, software, hardware, silicon process, production test, etc.). - Customer interaction to advertise the capabilities of the chipset, and to understand and address specific power requirements. - Power modeling of customer-specific use cases and designs.
Qualifications :
- A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field is required as a minimum.
- 15 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred.
- Analysis and design of low power features at SOC, chipset or platform level.
- Architectural knowledge in application processor, modem processor, AR/VR, machine learning, IOT, automotive or computing.
- Hardware or software design or optimizations of low power features.
- System level power modeling and analysis.
Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :
$186,700.00 - $280,100.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .
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Senior Power Systems Engineer Job Market in California
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- Electronics & Hardware
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior power systems engineer jobs across California.
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a power systems concentration or equivalent
- Proficiency in power system analysis software such as PSCAD, PSS/E, or ETAP
- Experience with California Public Utilities Commission interconnection standards and CAISO grid requirements
- Minimum of five to eight years of hands-on power systems design or utility engineering experience
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and IEEE protection and control guidelines
Senior Power Systems Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior power systems engineer in California?
The standard path starts with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and accumulating supervised experience to qualify for the Professional Engineer exam administered by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Most senior roles in California require an active PE license. Candidates strengthen their candidacy with experience on utility or grid projects and familiarity with CAISO interconnection processes and California energy codes.
How much do senior power systems engineers make in California?
Senior power systems engineers in California earn a median of about $144,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,840 for the lowest 10% to over $217,760 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior power systems engineers in California?
Employers hiring senior 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 aggressive renewable energy mandates and ongoing grid hardening programs keep utility companies, independent power producers, and defense contractors hiring consistently across the state.
Which California cities have the most senior power systems engineer jobs?
Palo Alto, San Diego, and Fremont have the most senior power systems engineer openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego draw heavily from defense contractors, aerospace firms, and large investor-owned utilities, while the Bay Area is anchored by energy technology companies, clean energy startups, and transmission planning teams at CAISO and PG&E.
Are there remote senior power systems engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're limited. Much of the work involves site assessments, substation design reviews, and hands-on commissioning that requires physical presence. About 33% of senior power systems engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be planning, modeling, or interconnection study roles where the core deliverable is an analytical output rather than on-site engineering.
How can I get hired as a senior power systems engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior electrical engineer role at a California investor-owned utility like Pacific Gas & Electric or Southern California Edison, both of which run structured rotational engineering programs for new graduates. Completing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early signals commitment to the PE path California employers expect. Candidates from adjacent roles in power electronics, control systems, or electrical design can move laterally into power systems teams, especially at firms with distributed energy or battery storage projects.
Where can I find and apply to senior power systems engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to senior power systems engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across utilities, defense, clean energy, and engineering consulting firms. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly.
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