Electrical Engineer Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

An Electrical Engineer in the construction industry designs, develops, tests, and supervises the installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. They prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements. They also oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget. They confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.

Important skills for an Electrical Engineer include problem-solving, critical thinking, active listening, complex problem solving, and operations analysis. They should also have knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software. Certifications can include Professional Engineer (PE), AutoCAD, and project management certifications. A person may begin their career as a Junior Electrical Engineer, move up to an Electrical Engineer, and then progress to a Senior Electrical Engineer. Prior to becoming an Electrical Engineer, they may have held roles such as Electrical Technician or Engineering Intern.

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Electrical Design Engineer (Mixed Signal PCB/FGPA)

  • Milpitas, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications The Electrical Design Engineer will be a member of the BBP electrical engineering teams to bring designs from the concept stage all the way to production!...

Electrical Engineer

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Skills and Requirements BS in Electrical Engineering. MS degree preferred. 5+ years of industry experience. Must have demonstrated ability to build complex electrical systems....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • San Carlos, CA (7 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Carlos, CA (7 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Electrical Engineer Location San Carlos Employment Type Full time Location Type On-site Department Engineering Compensation Estimated Base Salary $126K - $182K Offers Equity The hiring pay range...

Electrical Engineer, Self-Driving & AI Hardware

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

Create validation plans and verify all the features and interfaces across corners Design for manufacturing, design for test and design for EMC Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience...

Principal Electrical Engineer Siemens Capital Expert

  • Foster City, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Brilliance Strategies Talent Acquisition Manager | Recruitment Strategies Visa: USC or GC Only Are you passionate...

Field Service Engineer (Electrical)

  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The role would suit someone with a background in electrical engineering, UPS Systems, industrial electrical systems, commercial electrical background, or similar. You must have a driver's license....

Power Electrical Engineer, Reality Labs

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

You will own the analog/power design, integration, and validation of overall system-level solutions that push the boundaries of technology.BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience...

E/E & Semiconductor Engineer - Electrical Design Validation engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

About the Job You’re Considering Test and bring-up FPGA and CPU based boards and systems Review system specification documents for architecture, electrical, power delivery, thermal, and mechanical...

Electrical Engineer - Low Voltage Vehicle Platform Development

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Electrical Engineer Low Voltage Platform for Vehicles Looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer for low-voltage vehicle platform development, with a strong background in automotive systems and...

Senior Electrical Engineer, BMS

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Battery Management System team of electrical engineers developing the energy storage and power distribution system for our electric eVTOL...

Electrical Engineer (Electromechanical packaging - Energy Systems)

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Electrical Engineer (Electromechanical packaging - Energy Systems) Job Description: Sr....

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering...

Electrical Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

design BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent industry experience Proven knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals Experience with schematic and board design using...

Electrical Engineer Intern (Fall 2025)

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer Intern for Fall 2025 to support the design and test of critical hardware components....

System Integration Electrical Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Jun 16, 2025 Role Number: 200609373 Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we...

Demographic Data for Palo Alto, CA

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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.1%
Master's Degree
21.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
High School or GED
13.0%
Associate's Degree
8.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electrical Engineers in Palo Alto, 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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