Electrical Engineer Jobs in California

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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Wintegrity

Electrical Design Engineer

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: • Work with a team of highly skilled electrical engineers with expertise in design of analog electronics, sensors and image acquisition, signal integrity...

Wintegrity

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Client: Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Analog/Digital Circuit Design) Duration: Permanent Location: Milpitas, CA (100% Onsite) Salary/Pay Rate: $155k-200K Keys •  Analog Circuit Design- 7-8 years...

Vehicle Systems Engineer ( Electrical )

  • Hayward, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 5 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university....

Pinkerton

Physical Security Systems Engineer

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 11 days ago

170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact. At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically...

Reynolds Systems, Inc.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer Full-time ABOUT US Reynolds Systems Inc....

Staff Electrical Engineer, NPI

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 10 days ago

Our client, a leader in innovative energy solutions, is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer, NPI to join their team....

Electrical Engineer

  • Ridgecrest, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Ridgecrest, CA
  • 16 days ago

Requires Bachelors degree and 8 or more years of Electrical Engineering experience. Additional directly related experience can offset the degree requirement....

Systems Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Spirent is currently looking for an experienced Systems Engineer in San Jose, CA to help drive sales in the area of Test and Measurement. This individual will be an integral member of Spirent's...

Supervisory Instrumentation Engineer III

  • Edwards AFB, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Edwards AFB, CA
  • 1 hour ago

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as...

Electrical Engineer III

  • Petaluma, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 1 hour ago

hardware systems and/or electrical engineering applications....

Staff Software Systems Engineer, Behavior Validation

  • Washington, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Washington, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Role: As a Staff Software Systems E ngineer on the Behavior Validation team within the AV organization, you will play a critical role in leading the strategy and execution of validation efforts...

Electrical Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Electrical Engineer Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our civil engineering team, supporting infrastructure projects such as land development...

Senior Firmware Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Eight Sleep is the worlds first sleep fitness company. Our mission is to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. We use innovative technology, detailed design, and proven science and data to...

Senior Space Systems Engineer

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Title: Senior Space Systems Engineer Senior Space Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology...

Senior Circuit Design Engineer - Power Modeling and Simulation

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 2 hours ago

We are now looking for a motivated Senior Circuit Design Engineer in Power Modeling and Simulation to join our dynamic and growing Circuits Solutions Group....

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.1%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
High School or GED
1.9%
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 California
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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