Electronics Engineer Jobs in Newport News, VA

An Electronics Engineer plays an integral role in the engineering industry, contributing towards the design, development and testing of electronic equipment, systems and machinery. This may range from communication and broadcasting equipment, to medical, scientific and industrial electronic devices. As part of their role, they are required to create and interpret complex technical diagrams, and additionally troubleshoot and rectify any issues that arise within electronic systems or equipment. They may also be involved in project management and the supervision of technicians and other engineers.

Essential skills that an Electronics Engineer should possess include strong problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, attention to detail and effective communication skills. They should also be proficient in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software. In terms of certification, a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering or a related field is typically required, although some positions may necessitate a master's degree or higher. Some positions may also require licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE). Before becoming an Electronics Engineer, a person may have roles such as an Electronics Technician, Engineering Intern, or Junior Engineer.

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Controls Systems Engineer

  • Johnson Controls
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 6 days 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,...

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Facilities Electrical Engineer

  • Actalent
  • Hampton, VA (3 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (3 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Electrical engineering, PLC programming, PLC troubleshooting, robotics automation, automation. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with Project Management....

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NAIS / RF Engineer - Subject Matter Expert (REMOTE)

  • Akima, LLC
  • Suffolk, VA (12 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (12 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 7 days ago

ASE, an Akima company, is looking to bring on an US Coast Guard Nationwide Automatic Identification System (NAIS). You will provide daily engineering and subject matter expert in support of the...

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Senior Electrical Project Engineer

  • WestRock
  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 11 days ago

, E&I reliability engineer, E&I project engineer, lead electrical engineer, project engineer, capital project engineer, electrical, electrical engineering, paper, senior electrical engineer, senior...

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Electrical Engineer

  • ManTech
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Proficiency with SKM (or similar power system analysis software), MathCAD, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite....

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Systems Engineer

  • Serco
  • Newport News, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 13 days ago

Position Description & Qualifications Serco seeks a Simulation Systems and Test Engineer for its Combat Air Force Distributed Mission Operations (CAF DMO) 3.0 program in Hampton, VA. The CAF DMO...

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ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 3 - TURBINE GENERATORS Poquoson, VA, USA

  • Huntington Ingalls Industries
  • Poquoson, VA (9 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Poquoson, VA (9 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 13 days ago

ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 3 - TURBINE GENERATORS Req ID: 45817 Team: E11 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED PROPULSION Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes...

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RF Engineer

  • Amentum
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 16 days ago

Minimum Qualifications and experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a scientific or engineering field such as Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Physics...

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Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

  • Sargent & Lundy, LLC
  • Surry, VA (15 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Surry, VA (15 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 16 days ago

This is an onsite position supporting Surry Nuclear Power Plant. Nuclear Power is a carbon-free energy source. Our electric power generation clients are digitizing their existing power plants and...

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Electrical Design Engineer

  • Insight Global
  • Hampton, VA (3 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (3 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 18 days ago

Engineering Experience designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) in a professional setting Proficiency with Altium Designer (schematic capture & layout) Experience with SPICE-based circuit simulation...

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Engineer Electrical 1

  • Huntington Ingalls Industries
  • Newport News, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 18 days ago

Req ID: 47398 Team: O48 CRANE ENGR&QLTY Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available...

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Telemetry / RF Engineer

  • CACI
  • Portsmouth, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 21 days ago

Telemetry / RF EngineerJob Category: Service Contract ActTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NoneEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 50%Type of Travel:...

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Model Based Systems Engineer

  • 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
  • Hampton, VA (3 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (3 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 21 days ago

Model Based Systems Engineer The Opportunity: Creates, integrates, and applies interdisciplinary digital models of products from concept throughout the product lifecycle. Applies advanced advisory...

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Model Based Systems Engineer

  • Booz Allen
  • Langley AFB, VA (6 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Langley AFB, VA (6 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 23 days ago

Model Based Systems Engineer The Opportunity: Creates, integrates, and applies interdisciplinary digital models of products from concept throughout the product lifecycle. Applies advanced advisory...

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Electrical Engineer I-IV (Tactical Navigation Systems)

  • Systems Engineering Associates (SEA)
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 23 days ago

Electrical Engineer I-IV (Tactical Navigation Systems) Norfolk, VA, United States req1774 Posted on: 5/1/2026 SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified Electrical Engineer I-IV (Tactical Navigation...

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Demographic Data for Newport News, VA

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Electronics Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Circuits and Electronics
6.002 is designed to serve as a first course in an undergraduate electrical engineering (EE), or electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) curriculum. At MIT, 6.002 is in the core of...
Power Electronics
6.334 examines the application of electronics to energy conversion and control. Topics covered include: modeling, analysis, and control techniques; design of power circuits including inverters,...
Practical Electronics
You can build a wide range of practical electronic devices if you understand a few basic electronics concepts and follow some simple rules. These devices include light-activated and...

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Salary for Electronics Engineer Jobs in Newport News, VA

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Highest Education Level

Electronics Engineers in Newport News, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.2%
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 Electronics Engineers in Newport News, VA
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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