Electrical Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

An Electrical Engineer is a crucial component within the engineering industry. They design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, or power generation equipment. They also evaluate systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs and applying knowledge of electricity and materials. They aim to improve or develop products by analyzing a customer's requirements, researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials, and soliciting observations from operators.

Notable skills and certifications for Electrical Engineers include strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and meticulous attention to detail. They should also have profound knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, mathematics, and materials. Having certifications like Professional Engineering (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) can help distinguish a candidate in this field. Prior to becoming an Electrical Engineer, an individual might have roles such as an Electrical Engineering Intern, an Electrical Design Engineer, or an Electronics Engineer.

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Electrical/Electronic Design Engineer

  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the following: Experience with analog and digital circuit design and associated design and analysis tools for PCB design, layout, fabrication, documentation, and testing...

Senior Signal Processing Engineer

  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Description Today, Electronic Warfare (EW) is a growing enterprise - protecting the warfighter and our national security against ever-adapting threats. Due to success of continued growth - the...

Principal Systems Engineer Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago

San Diego : 4545 Towne Center Court ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than...

Senior Operations Systems Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Zoox is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, Systems Engineer to lead and drive the Operations Systems on the Zoox ride service. Operations are critical to the Zoox product as it provides the...

Systems Engineer II (Mobile)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Minimum certifications/educational level: Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or Biomedical Engineering required...

Remote Work

Electronics Engineer (Hardware Network) OR Principal Electronics NEW

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Electronics Engineer (Hardware Network) OR Principal Electronics Northrop Grumman Today Top Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - Hardware San Diego, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:...

Electrical Engineer, Hardware and Circuit Board Design Lead

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Required Experience: Electrical system command and data-handling architecture and technical team leadership; high-speed digital circuit design; embedded processing and controls; analysis, design, and...

Electrical Engineer, Power Electronics Design Lead

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer (EE) to join our Electrical Technologies team located in Rancho Bernardo....

Staff Systems Engineer Technical Lead NEW

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Staff Systems Engineer Technical Lead Northrop Grumman Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - Software San Diego, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be...

Power Electronics Engineer

  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Perform electrical engineering analyses for systems and circuits. Document findings and communicate results to engineering and program management staff....

Electrical Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team of designers of cutting-edge components for space and national security applications including Software Defined Radios, Digital Processing...

Electrical Engineer Analyst (Job ID: 3831)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Position: Electrical Engineer Analyst (Job ID: 3831) Location: San Diego, CA Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 3831 # of Openings: 1 Electrical Engineer Analyst Contingent Upon Contract Award Purpose:...

Linux Systems Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air,...

Sr. GEOINT Systems Engineer (TS/SCI - Hybrid Remote)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with expertise supporting GEOINT and geospatial data experience for a large-scale DoD/IC program. This program focuses on the...

Principal Systems Engineer Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.0%
Master's Degree
33.1%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
High School or GED
2.0%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electrical Engineers in San Diego, CA
1-2 years
36.9%
10+ years
18.8%
2-4 years
16.2%
6-8 years
12.8%
Less than 1 year
7.9%
4-6 years
4.3%
None
2.7%
8-10 years
0.4%



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