Senior Level Staff Electrical Engineer Jobs
Senior level staff electrical engineer jobs place engineers in charge of complex system architecture, cross-functional project leadership, and the technical decisions that drive outcomes across hardware and power design. Openings concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 7% of roles offered remotely or hybrid, and employers like Redwood Materials, Burns & McDonnell, and Northrop Grumman hiring at this level now.
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About Us
At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.
As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.
Grow a Career. Build a Future.
If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.
Job Purpose
Design, develop, and verify embedded electronic products, assemblies, systems, and processes from concept through production stage, and make modifications as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and evaluate design concepts including materials, specifications, equipment, or machines.
- Evaluate new and existing circuits for appropriate functionality and the ability to pass electrical qualification tests.
- Utilize simulation software and proof-of-concept prototypes as needed to validate new circuits and subsystems.
- Perform hardware verification, driver development, and support manufacturing programming through test flows.
- Determine purpose, application, and feasibility of new or enhancement of existing products or processes.
- Create and update documentation for designs, and all phases of the project.
- Participate in reviews of schematics, layout, IO selection, and hardware requirements for others in the team
- Work with external customers, distributors, vendors, or suppliers to initiate new designs and solve problems.
- Coordinate engineering efforts and provide engineering assistance to internal teams or external customers.
- Keep abreast of new developments in the fields of engineering design, methods, and applications.
- May provide or assist with training needs as it relates to new or existing products or processes.
- Mentor junior engineers.
Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field with 8+ years of electronic hardware development experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Altium, Spice
- Python, C/C++
- Linux
- Git/SVN
- Microcontrollers
- FPGAs
- Video standards
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $120,225.00 - $184,345.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings! (US only)
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.
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Apply now
- Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn
Start
- Please wait...
About Us
At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.
As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.
Grow a Career. Build a Future.
If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.
Job Purpose
Design, develop, and verify embedded electronic products, assemblies, systems, and processes from concept through production stage, and make modifications as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and evaluate design concepts including materials, specifications, equipment, or machines.
- Evaluate new and existing circuits for appropriate functionality and the ability to pass electrical qualification tests.
- Utilize simulation software and proof-of-concept prototypes as needed to validate new circuits and subsystems.
- Perform hardware verification, driver development, and support manufacturing programming through test flows.
- Determine purpose, application, and feasibility of new or enhancement of existing products or processes.
- Create and update documentation for designs, and all phases of the project.
- Participate in reviews of schematics, layout, IO selection, and hardware requirements for others in the team
- Work with external customers, distributors, vendors, or suppliers to initiate new designs and solve problems.
- Coordinate engineering efforts and provide engineering assistance to internal teams or external customers.
- Keep abreast of new developments in the fields of engineering design, methods, and applications.
- May provide or assist with training needs as it relates to new or existing products or processes.
- Mentor junior engineers.
Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field with 8+ years of electronic hardware development experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Altium, Spice
- Python, C/C++
- Linux
- Git/SVN
- Microcontrollers
- FPGAs
- Video standards
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $120,225.00 - $184,345.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings! (US only)
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.
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Senior Level Staff Electrical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level staff electrical engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned end-to-end system design, led technical reviews, and mentored junior engineers without being asked. Candidates who stand out can point to specific subsystems or programs they shaped from requirements through validation. Demonstrating cross-functional influence, not just individual contribution, is what separates competitive applicants from the rest of the field.
Which companies hire senior level staff electrical engineers?
Companies hiring senior level staff electrical engineers right now include Redwood Materials, Burns & McDonnell, and Northrop Grumman, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from large defense contractors, industrial manufacturers, semiconductor firms, and utilities that need experienced engineers to lead complex, long-cycle programs.
Are there remote senior level staff electrical engineer jobs?
Yes, though hardware-intensive roles still lean toward on-site work. About 7% of senior level staff electrical engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the most flexibility appearing in systems architecture, power electronics design, and roles where lab access is not a daily requirement. Hybrid schedules are increasingly common at large engineering organizations.
What makes a staff electrical engineer role senior level?
Senior level staff electrical engineer roles are defined by ownership and scope. Engineers at this stage drive architecture decisions, set technical direction for a subsystem or product line, and are accountable for outcomes across the full design cycle. They also mentor less experienced engineers and represent the team in cross-functional or executive-level reviews, moving well beyond execution into leadership.
Which industries hire the most senior level staff electrical engineers?
Senior Level staff electrical engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend on complex, safety-critical, or high-performance electrical systems that require engineers with deep domain expertise and the experience to lead programs from concept through production.