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Liquid XR

Electrical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

We are creating next-gen wearables using proprietary MetalGel sensor technology, capturing and ... Responsibilities The Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to design and ...

Liquid XR

Electrical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

We are creating next-gen wearables using proprietary MetalGel sensor technology, capturing and ... The Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to design and iterate on the ...

Simbex

Electrical Engineer

Lebanon, NH · On-site

Simbex is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop embedded electronics for next-generation IoT wearable devices. In this role, you will contribute throughout the hardware development ...

Simbex

Electrical Engineer

Lebanon, NH · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Simbex is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop embedded electronics for next-generation IoT wearable devices. In this role, you will contribute throughout the hardware development ...

Simbex

Electrical Engineer

Lebanon, NH

Simbex is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop embedded electronics for next-generation IoT wearable devices. In this role, you will contribute throughout the hardware development ...

SCRAM Systems

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Greenwood Village, CO · On-site

$106K - $138K/yr

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will contribute to the design, sustaining efforts and electrical verification testing of our wearable consumer electronics products. The ideal candidate will have ...

ConfigUSA

Electrical engineer

Holtsville, NY · On-site

Electrical Engineer to join our Enterprise Mobile Computing ECRT team. You will lead the technical ... tablet| and wearable devices. Component Evaluation: Proactively research| evaluate| and test ...

Easton Utilities

Electrical Engineer

Easton, MD · On-site

$111K/yr

Must wear proper PPE as required. MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS: a) Provide electrical engineering support for projects involving power generation, transmission and distribution. b) Design overhead and ...

James Talent

Electrical Engineer

Norwalk, CT · On-site

💼 Electrical Engineer 📍 Norwalk, CT 💰 $110,000 - $130,000 + Profit Sharing Do you like ... values engineers willing to wear multiple hats rather than stay in a lane. What You'll Do:

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How much do wearable electrical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for wearable electrical engineer in the United States is $111,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a wearable electrical engineer do?

A Wearable Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests electronic components and systems that are integrated into wearable devices, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, or medical monitoring equipment. They work on circuit design, sensor integration, low-power electronics, and wireless communication to ensure the device is functional, reliable, and comfortable for the user. Their role also involves collaborating with other engineers and designers to create products that meet both technical specifications and user needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wearable electrical engineer?

To thrive as a Wearable Electrical Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering principles, circuit design, and experience with wearable device technologies, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with PCB design software (such as Altium Designer or Eagle), embedded systems programming, and knowledge of wireless communication standards are crucial technical requirements. Creativity, problem-solving, and effective cross-functional communication are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are vital to create innovative, reliable, and user-friendly wearable devices that meet both technical and consumer needs.

What are some common challenges faced by wearable electrical engineers when integrating electronics into flexible or fabric-based products?

Wearable electrical engineers often encounter unique challenges when embedding electronics into flexible or fabric-based products, such as ensuring reliable electrical connections that can withstand repeated bending and stretching. Balancing miniaturization with durability and user comfort is also crucial, as components must be small yet robust enough for daily wear. Additionally, engineers must address issues like power consumption, waterproofing, and maintaining performance under various environmental conditions. Collaboration with material scientists, industrial designers, and software developers is essential to create seamless and functional wearable devices.

What is the difference between Wearable Electrical Engineer vs Embedded Systems Engineer?

AspectWearable Electrical EngineerEmbedded Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, certifications in wearable tech or embedded systemsBachelor's or higher in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, similar certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning and testing wearable devices, labs, R&D facilitiesDeveloping embedded software/hardware for various devices, labs, manufacturing
Industry UsageConsumer electronics, healthcare wearables, fitness devicesAutomotive, medical devices, consumer electronics, industrial systems

Wearable Electrical Engineers focus on designing and developing wearable technology devices, integrating electrical components into portable, user-friendly products. Embedded Systems Engineers develop software and hardware for embedded applications across various industries. While both roles require similar technical skills and certifications, Wearable Electrical Engineers specialize in wearable tech, whereas Embedded Systems Engineers work on a broader range of embedded devices.

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Infographic showing various Wearable Electrical Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,091 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

OSI Engineering, Inc.
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$225K - $250K/yr

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Job description

Senior Electric Engineer

You’ll own the electrical engineering team for a breakthrough stealth-stage neurotechnology and brain-computer interface (BCI) startup building an AI-powered neural interface platform. In this role, you will own the wearable electrical architecture from schematic through production, helping bring a highly integrated next-generation device to market. The platform combines cameras, spatial audio microphones, EEG sensors, Wi-Fi/BLE connectivity, and advanced power management on a flex PCB embedded within a textile beanie, requiring deep expertise in compact wearable system design, signal integrity, and production-ready hardware development.

What You’ll Do

  • Own the electrical architecture across the platform — compute partitioning, sensor integration, power, RF, and SI/PI.
  • Lead schematic and PCB design for flex and rigid-flex multi-island layouts, and own SI/PI sign-off across every revision.
  • Architect the power tree — battery management, multi-rail regulation, USB-C charging, and dynamic power budgeting.
  • Own RF and wireless electrical design — antenna diversity, body-proximity tuning, and Wi-Fi/BLE coexistence.
  • Define and validate every communication bus on the platform — parallel and serial sensor interfaces, audio buses, inter-MCU links.
  • Drive part selection, benchmarking, and BOM ownership across MCUs, PMICs, RF SoCs, and the full electrical BOM, with second-source strategy.
  • Lead bring-up at the electrical layer — own SI, PI, power, and bus-level debug, and unblock firmware and subsystem leads on the way.
  • Drive the design through DFM and qualification gates with our CMs, and ship the product by end of year.
  • Build and lead the EE team as we scale from early test batches to production volumes.

Responsibilities:

  • 10+ years designing complex consumer hardware, with at least one shipped product (wearable, audio, mobile, or comparable).
  • Deep mixed-signal expertise across MCU systems, sensor AFEs, audio DSPs, image sensor interfaces, RF/wireless, and battery/charging.
  • Strong SI/PI discipline with hands-on sign-off on flex and rigid-flex multi-island designs.
  • Direct experience architecting and validating multi-MCU communication buses — parallel and serial interfaces, inter-processor links.
  • Direct experience driving part selection, BOM ownership, and second-source strategy on a shipped product.
  • Track record of leading hardware bring-up and partnering closely with firmware on debug.
  • Comfortable owning overseas CM relationships and driving DFM, DFT, and DFA from prototype through volume.

Preferred Skills:

  • EEG, ECoG, or other biopotential systems — especially high-channel-count or dense sensor arrays.
  • Integrating low-power AI accelerator silicon into mixed-signal systems.
  • Custom ASIC bring-up, silicon co-design, or in-array readout architectures.
  • RF design for body-worn antennas and multi-radio coexistence.
  • Founding engineer or lead-level experience at an early-stage hardware company.

Diane Chen

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Type: Fulltime

Location: Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid Schedule)

Salary Range: $225k - $250k/y (DOE)

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