Electrical Engineer Jobs in Berkeley, 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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Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer ( Electrical / Mechanical )

  • Hayward, CA (20 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (20 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Gemini Field Application Engineer

  • Alameda, CA (6 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Alameda, CA (6 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

$100M, and are growing rapidly. About the Role We're seeking a talented and experienced Field Applications Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical...

Signal Processing Engineer Architect

  • San Mateo, CA (20 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA (20 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Definition of digital subsystem including memory and ARM based subsystem Digital implementation of digital algorithms (based on Matlab algorithms from customer) Assist Chip Verification, Design and analog...

Systems Engineer, Collision Avoidance

  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the...

Lead Electrical Engineer (Low Voltage)

  • Emeryville, CA (2 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Emeryville, CA (2 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Expertise in performing electrical engineering calculations (SKM, EasyPower, AmpCALC, etc.)....

Hardware Systems Engineer Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 23 hours ago

The Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is hiring a Systems Engineer to support the design, development, analysis, and maintenance of systems and infrastructure for scientific research. This...

Electrical Design Engineer (Electrical or Signaling)

  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Electrical Design Engineer (Electrical or Signaling) Location: Oakland, CA (Onsite) Duration: 2+ Years About the Role: Our client is seeking a senior-level Electrical Design Engineer with expertise...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Electrical Engineer *Confidential application process* Location: California Job Description: One of our top clients is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join...

Hardware Systems Engineer

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is hiring a Systems Engineer to support the design, development, analysis, and maintenance of systems and infrastructure for scientific research. This...

Machine Learning Systems Engineer, RL Engineering

  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About the role: You want to build the cutting-edge systems that train AI models like Claude. You're excited to work at the frontier of machine learning, implementing and improving advanced...

ASE Cassandra Storage Database Systems Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Summary Posted: Mar 11, 2025 Role Number: 200594466 Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly....

Firmware Engineer

  • San Mateo, CA (20 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (20 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or computer engineering. 3+ years of relevant work experience developing consumer or commercial products...

AV & Microsoft Teams Room Systems Engineer San Francisco, CA (Onsite) MP

  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

AV & Microsoft Teams Room Systems Engineer San Francisco, CA (Onsite) MP Hello, The following requirement is open with our client. Title : AV & Microsoft Teams Room Systems Engineer Location : San...

Sr. Power Systems Engineer- PCA

  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

engineer Experience with power systems or controls engineering including PLC's and HMI's Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Desire to grow/develop and a passion for customers Technical Preferred...

Staff Controls Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 4 days ago

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Master's or PhD in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field....

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Berkeley, CA

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Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Berkeley, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.0%
Master's Degree
33.1%
Associate's Degree
6.0%
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 Berkeley, 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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