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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CMTS LLC

Associate Electrical Engineer

Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration of Civil and Professional Engineers Responsibilities: Provide electrical design work, coordinating with in-house staff as well as task...

Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer ( Electrical / Mechanical )

  • Hayward, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 6 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....

Electrical/Electronic Design Engineer

  • Cardiff by the Sea, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cardiff by the Sea, CA
  • 30+ 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...

Electronics Engineer

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 7 days ago

Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers...

RF Engineer

  • Ridgecrest, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ridgecrest, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Description Join a team committed to a mission! At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We...

Senior Signal Processing Engineer

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 13 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...

Senior Staff Systems Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking...

RF Engineer

  • Berkeley, CA
  • moments ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • moments ago

Requirements: Bachelors in electrical engineering (BSCE) is Mandatory 10-15 years of RF engineering / Technician experience (testing, troubleshooting, wireless systems)....

Electrical Engineer

  • Ontario, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Electrical Engineer Design, implement, maintain, and service electrical instruments & machinery equipment and program changes to robot machines. MS deg. req'd. Salary $87,901/yr....

Principal Electronics Engineer

  • CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • CA
  • 1 hour ago

Technical Skills:B.S.or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.12+ years of analog/digital circuit design with embedded software/firmware development experience.Deep technical understanding...

Electrical Engineer Direct Hire

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 1 hour ago

are hiring for a Electrical Engineer role in Milpitas with in Engineering and construction industry....

Project Controls Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Project Controls Engineer Job Overview LOCATION United States, Otay Mesa, California JOB SKILLS Engineering and Project Management TYPE Permanent JOB ID 162139 SALARY $ 200000 - $ 250000 Kori...

Senior Field Application Engineer

  • Hayward, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 1 hour ago

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Associate Systems Engineer/Systems Engineer

  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 2 hours ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to...

Staff Mechanical/Systems Engineer, Google Cloud

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in advanced thermal management and...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEngineering research efforts.

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
51.0%
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 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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