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LLNL

Senior Electronics Technologist

Livermore, CA · On-site

$9.7K/wk

We have an opening for a Senior Electronics Technologist . You will develop, test, troubleshoot ... This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division, within the ...

LLNL

Senior Electronics Technologist

Livermore, CA · On-site

$52.23 - $63.97/hr

We have an opening for a Senior Electronics Technologist . You will develop, test, troubleshoot ... This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division, within the ...

LLNL

Senior Electronics Technologist

Livermore, CA

$52.23 - $63.97/hr

We have an opening for a Senior Electronics Technologist . You will develop, test, troubleshoot ... This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division, within the ...

Rivian

Sr. Power Electronics Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$112K - $138K/yr

The Senior Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for the development of high-power electrical circuits, such as active rectifiers, inverters, and DCDC converters * Perform topology selection ...

Vast

Senior Electronics & Avionics Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$113K - $139K/yr

Vast is seeking a Senior Electronics & Avionics Engineer to own avionics development for a new constellation-ready spacecraft bus - a product line designed to scale to hundreds of spacecraft per year.

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How much do senior electronics engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior electronics engineer in California is $119,788.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,100.00 and $130,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior electronics engineer?

To excel as a Senior Electronics Engineer, you need advanced knowledge of circuit design, embedded systems, and signal processing, typically backed by a degree in electrical or electronics engineering and several years of industry experience. Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer), simulation software (e.g., SPICE), and relevant certifications such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license are often required. Strong problem-solving, project management, and collaboration skills help distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial for designing reliable electronic systems, leading teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects.

What does a senior electronics engineer do?

A Senior Electronics Engineer designs, develops, and tests electronic systems and components, often leading teams on complex projects. They are responsible for ensuring that products meet technical specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations. Senior Electronics Engineers also troubleshoot issues, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with other departments such as manufacturing and quality assurance. Their work is critical in industries like telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics.

What are some common challenges senior electronics engineers face when leading cross-functional project teams?

Senior Electronics Engineers often coordinate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver complex products. A common challenge is ensuring clear communication across disciplines, as each team may have different priorities and technical languages. Managing project timelines while addressing unforeseen technical issues and integrating feedback from various stakeholders requires strong leadership and adaptability. Successfully navigating these challenges helps build trust and delivers high-quality solutions.

What is the difference between Senior Electronics Engineer vs Electronics Design Engineer?

AspectSenior Electronics EngineerElectronics Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electronics or Electrical Engineering; often with 5+ years experienceBachelor's or Master's in Electronics or Electrical Engineering; typically 2-5 years experience
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, testing, and troubleshooting electronic systems in R&D or manufacturingFocus on designing and developing electronic circuits and components, often in product development
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech, aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing sectorsCommon in consumer electronics, telecommunications, and industrial equipment sectors

While both roles involve electronic circuit design and testing, Senior Electronics Engineers typically oversee projects, mentor teams, and handle complex systems, whereas Electronics Design Engineers focus more on creating and developing electronic designs for products. The senior role requires more experience and often involves leadership responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Senior Electronics Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,788 per year, or $57.6 per hour.

Sr. Electronics Design Engineer

Long Wall

Long Beach, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Long Wall Company was created in 2024 to accelerate missile defense technology for the U.S. and our allies. Building on the RS1 and GS0 launch systems, Long Wall develops containerized, mass-producible missile defense systems and offers rapid, low-cost flight testing. We believe that the future of global security and stability require defensive technology that is lower cost, higher performing, better tested, and more broadly distributed than is possible today. Join us.
 
What we look for
Mission-Driven Problem Solvers. The aerospace frontier demands ingenuity. We want Team members who approach challenges with curiosity, embrace failure as a learning opportunity, and stay focused on delivering the best solution for the mission.
 
Total Ownership. We seek staff and engineers who take full responsibility for contributing to and delivering flight-ready work while recognizing that no one succeeds alone. The best engineers, corporate professionals, and technicians make their teammates better. Knowing that complementary skills create force multiplication and drive mission success.

Sr. Electronics Design Engineer 

As a Sr. Electronics Design Engineer, you will lead the design, development, build, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems for missile defense technologies at Long Wall. You will have the opportunity to be a key member of a small team of mechanical, fluid, and electrical engineers working to develop innovative deployable missile defense solutions. This individual will be responsible for electrical design, test, and integration, from concept to production, while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. This is a responsible engineer role that contributes to every mission and every flight we fly as we continue to reimagine the future of missile defense systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Rapidly design, develop, and test highly reliable electronics for communicating with our Platforms.
  • Drive electrical architecture, specification, component selection, schematic capture, circuit board layout design, implementation, low-level firmware development, verification, board bring-up, and debugging.
  • Partner with software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing teams, and production test teams.
  • Derive engineering justification to resolve production issues throughout assembly, test, and vehicle integration
  • Generate and maintain design documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and verification test reports.
  • Support board bring-up, integration, and qualification testing to ensure flight-ready reliability.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a similar field AND 8 years of relevant experience.
    • or Master's degree AND 6 years of experience.
    • or PhD AND 3 years of experience
  • Relevant Experience: working in space, aerospace, or equivalent professional environments with direct hands-on experience developing complex electrical power conversion systems.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
  • Hands-on experience designing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production
  • Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer)
  • Strong skills in testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams across software, mechanical, and manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python or C/C++
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
  • Min. 5+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products.
  • Min. 5+ years of electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production; strong emphasis on full life cycle development of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to legacy hardware.
  • Min. 5+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit host boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, SoCs, and SoMs. Experience implementing Ethernet, multi-GHz SerDes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), PCIe, I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components.
  • Min. 5+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics.
  • Experience working in military or aerospace industries with a strong background in MIL-STD-461, 464, 810, DO-160 compliance, or similar industrial/automotive standards.
  • Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++).
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role.
  • Self-starter with demonstrated experience on multiple projects, making hardware work within demanding time and resource constraints
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
  • Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence
  • Ability to pick up to 50lbs
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
$175,000 - $220,000 a year
This is the lowest-to-highest compensation range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
 
In addition to base pay and equity, we offer:
  • Heavily employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • Long Wall paid life insurance and LTD coverage
  •  4% 401k match
  • Student loan repayment assistance program
  • Paid parental leave
  • Family planning assistance program
  • Long Wall paid financial wellness program
  • Paid time off for non-exempt employees and flexible vacation policy for exempt employees
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.  As such, US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants of all ages.
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