Occupation
Electrical Engineer
An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests electrical systems ranging from power grids and industrial machinery to control systems and consumer devices, typically working within manufacturing, utility, construction, or product-development companies. Core responsibilities include circuit design, power systems analysis, and PLC programming, supported by tools like AutoCAD electrical design software and MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and simulation. The role generally requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and appeals to analytically minded professionals who enjoy translating physics and math into functioning hardware.
Duties & responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical systems and components including circuit boards, power systems, and avionics hardware
- Analyze electrical systems using simulation tools and mathematical modeling to verify performance and safety
- Create schematics, PCB layouts, and electrical designs using CAD software for manufacturing and installation
- Test and validate electrical systems and components to ensure they meet design specifications and reliability standards
- Lead design reviews and manage technical requirements throughout the development lifecycle from concept to delivery
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to integrate electrical systems
- Oversee equipment installation, construction, and commissioning of electrical infrastructure at job sites
What Electrical Engineer roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does an Electrical Engineer make?
Employers posting Electrical Engineer roles list a median of $149,000 a year (middle half $124,000–$187,000), from 95 postings that state pay.
64% of open Electrical Engineer roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Electrical Engineer roles?
148 open Electrical Engineer roles from 54 employers; the most at Shield AI, Impulse Space and Relativity Space, and in California, Texas and Washington.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Electrical Engineer in the job market
Last checked October 29, 2026
- Open roles
- 148
- Employers
- 54
- Median pay
- $149,000
- Disclose pay
- 64%
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Open Electrical Engineer roles (148)
Electrical Engineer
U.S. Coast Guard
Full-time · Birmingham, AL · $90,410 – $117,535
The U.S. Coast Guard is hiring an electrical engineer to manage complex facility projects—including new construction, renovation, and maintenance of military buildings and infrastructure—and oversee contractor performance across design, permitting, and construction phases. This role suits experienced engineers with a background in facilities design, project management, and construction oversight who can balance technical expertise with leadership responsibilities.
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Electrical Engineer
Southwestern Power Administration
Jonesboro, AR · $57,999 – $103,709
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Electrical Engineer
GE Appliances
Louisville, KY
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Electrical Engineering (Operations & Transmission Planning )
Western Area Power Administration
Watertown, SD · $57,999 – $160,638
This is a developmental electrical engineering role focused on power system operations and long-term transmission planning within a federal utility authority. The position suits engineers early to mid-career who want to grow into independent responsibility for infrastructure studies, compliance work, and regional power system modeling.
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Electrical Engineer
Bonneville Power Administration
Full-time · Vancouver, WA · $87,887 – $140,188
Bonneville Power Administration seeks an electrical engineer to perform independent technical studies and analyses for high-voltage power transmission and distribution systems, including design review, equipment evaluation, and site integration. This role suits experienced engineers comfortable with complex power systems who can work autonomously on infrastructure challenges.
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Electrical Engineer
Sullair Corporation
Pleasanton, CA
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Healthcare Engineer - Electrical Engineer
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Northport, NY · $130,369 – $169,484
This role leads electrical engineering and construction administration for healthcare facility projects at a VA medical center, managing design, compliance, and multi-disciplinary teams across low to high voltage systems and infrastructure. It suits experienced electrical engineers with healthcare or complex commercial project backgrounds who can navigate regulatory standards, mentor staff, and align technical initiatives with organizational goals.
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Electrical Engineer
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
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Electrical Engineer
JLL
Kurnool, AP
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Electrical Hardware Engineer III - Avionics
Voyager
Full-time · Pittsburgh, PA
This role designs and tests electrical hardware and avionics systems for spacecraft at an aerospace company. It suits engineers with PCB design and embedded systems experience who want to work on mission-critical space technology.
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Likely next role (42)
Where Electrical Engineers commonly go next: Hardware Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Medtronic
Mounds View, Minnesota, United States of America
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Stryker Corporation
Portage, MI
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Hardware Engineer
FLIR Systems
Ridge, NY
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Senior Electrical Engineer
BlackSky
Tukwila, WA
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Senior Electrical Engineer
AeroVironment
Simi Valley, CA
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Stanley Consultants
Minneapolis, MN · $139,500 – $185,550
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Sullair Corporation
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Hardware Engineer
Intel
Santa Clara, CA
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Lead Hardware Engineer (Controllers)
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $151,000 – $227,000
Lead a small team of electrical engineers designing custom avionics controllers for Relativity's Terran R rocket, overseeing mixed-signal and analog circuit design from initial concept through flight production and vehicle operations. This role suits experienced hardware engineers with deep expertise in mission-critical electronics who are ready to mentor others and thrive in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
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Hardware Support & Test Intern
Eight Sleep
Internship · San Francisco, CA · $30 – $35 / hour
This internship supports Eight Sleep's hardware engineering team by diagnosing field failures in sleep technology devices and assisting with prototype testing. It suits engineering students who want hands-on experience troubleshooting complex hardware systems and collaborating with a fast-moving product team.
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ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
Pacific Air Forces
Elmendorf AFB, Alaska · $142,216 – $184,886
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ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
Defense Information Systems Agency
Fort Meade, Maryland · $121,785 – $158,322
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MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Naval Supply Systems Command
Mechanicsburg, PA · $91,320 – $118,718
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Civil Engineer (Area Engineer)
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Beavercreek, OR · $96,443 – $125,378
This USDA position oversees the planning, design, and construction of soil and water conservation infrastructure across an Oregon region, including flood protection and erosion control systems. The role suits engineers with experience managing conservation projects from feasibility through field completion, who can provide technical direction to contractors and teams.
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Electronics Engineer
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlantic City, NJ · $123,171 – $190,953
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GENERAL ENGINEER (Title 5)
Air National Guard Units
Full-time · Des Moines, IA · $90,234 – $117,307
This is a supervisory civil engineering role managing a team that maintains, repairs, and constructs military facilities at an Air National Guard base. It suits someone with a bachelor's degree in engineering and experience with facility management, contractor coordination, and team leadership who wants to direct base infrastructure operations.
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Supervisory Biomedical Engineer (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · North Little Rock, AR · $106,437 – $138,370
A senior engineering leader responsible for overseeing clinical biomedical equipment management, safety programs, and staff supervision at a Veterans Affairs medical center. This role suits experienced biomedical engineers ready to step into healthcare administration and guide a technical team.
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Civil Engineer
U.S. Coast Guard
Full-time · Yorktown, VA · $90,838 – $118,092
This federal position oversees the design, construction, and renovation of Coast Guard facilities ranging from buildings and airfields to navigation aids and infrastructure. It suits experienced civil engineers seeking stable government employment with defined career progression and responsibility for complex, multifaceted projects.
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Supervisory Mechanical Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Omaha, NE · $118,204 – $145,483
A supervisory mechanical engineer position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, leading a design section while serving as the district's senior mechanical advisor on military, civil works, and environmental projects. The role suits experienced mechanical engineers ready to move into management and take responsibility for design quality across hydropower, flood control, HVAC, and related infrastructure systems.
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ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Kirtland AFB, New Mexico · $94,909 – $136,848
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What employers state they pay
Median
$149,000
Middle half
$124,000 – $187,000
From 95 of 148 open roles — the 64% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry16%
- Mid16%
- Senior47%
- Lead / Staff / Principal20%
- Management2%
From 115 roles whose posting states a level.
Skills Electrical Engineer postings ask for
Measured from the 148 open roles, not from a curated list.
- PCB Design23 roles15.5%
- Altium Designer17 roles11.5%
- Python16 roles10.8%
- Power Electronics10 roles6.8%
- FPGA8 roles5.4%
- MATLAB8 roles5.4%
- AutoCAD7 roles4.7%
- Automotive Ethernet7 roles4.7%
- Analog Circuit Design6 roles4.0%
- LTspice6 roles4.0%
Where Electrical Engineer roles are
Among the 122 of 148 open roles we could place on a map.
Employers hiring Electrical Engineers
54 in total, most open roles first.
- SAShield AI23 roles
- ISImpulse Space13 roles
- RSRelativity Space9 roles
- CCesiumAstro8 roles
- Stanley Consultants8 roles
KLA-Tencor6 roles- VVoyager6 roles
- BBoeing5 roles