Electrical Engineer Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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 Engineer

  • Bedford, MA (11 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Bedford, MA (11 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 25 days ago

The Airborne Systems Business Area, part of the Defense Sector at Leidos, currently has an opening for a cleared Electrical Engineer to work in our Beavercreek, OH, Hanscom AFB, MA and Eglin AFB, offices...

Qualification Services Systems Engineer

  • Marlborough, MA (21 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (21 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies,...

Field Application Engineer - ADAS

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 hours ago

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events. Why Join?...

AI Systems Engineer (Full-stack)

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 5 hours ago

AI Systems Engineer (Full-stack) Location Boston Employment Type Full time Location Type Remote Department Office of CTO Research Compensation Base Salary $150K - $200K Offers Equity Overview...

Contract-Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

As a Contract Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of that transformation-guiding the electrical design, documentation, testing, and compliance efforts that bring our Class II/III...

Contract-Staff Electrical Engineer

  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

As a Contract Staff Electrical Engineer, you'll play a leading role in building the electronic brain behind our robotic systems....

Systems Engineer I

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 9 hours ago

This Entry Level Cloud Engineering role sits in our North Andover Mass location. Are graduating with a degree in Comp Sci or Systems Engineering? Are you looking for an entry level Systems...

PCB Design Engineer

  • Andover, MA (18 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Andover, MA (18 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

As a PCB Design Engineer, you will collaborate with a highly skilled team of engineers to design and develop complex PCB layouts for the single-phase Uninterruptable Power Supply and Energy...

Principal Systems Engineer

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 19 hours ago

Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of...

Systems Engineer I

  • North Andover, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • North Andover, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

This Entry Level Cloud Engineering role sits in our North Andover Mass location. Are graduating with a degree in Comp Sci or Systems Engineering? Are you looking for an entry level Systems...

Embedded Firmware Engineer

  • Andover, MA (18 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Andover, MA (18 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

Minimum Requirements: • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with 2 - 5 years of experience. • Strong programming skills and familiarity with Java, C, Python and Assembly...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 23 hours ago

Summary: Seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a 6-month contract to lead electrical design documentation, testing, and troubleshooting efforts in compliance with regulatory standards....

Staff Electrical Engineer

  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 23 hours ago

Summary: Seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer with expertise in electronics design for medical devices and regulated industries....

Controls Systems Engineer I

  • Lynnfield, MA (12 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lynnfield, MA (12 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Senior Staff Systems Engineer

  • Quincy, MA (11 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Quincy, MA (11 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Saab Inc., Autonomous and Undersea Systems division is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead others on technical teams through capturing,...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Cambridge, MA 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 Cambridge, MA
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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