How to hire an electronics design engineer

How to hire an electronics design engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electronics design engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electronics design engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electronics design engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an electronics design engineer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An electronics design engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, electronics design engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents electronics design engineer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Electronics Design Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Electronics Design Engineer	Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPSs).	$36-64
   Engineering Trainee	An engineering trainee is responsible for shadowing engineers in their duties and performing administrative tasks as needed. Engineering trainees assist the engineers in inspecting construction sites and conducting field research... Show more	$20-39
   Radio Frequency Engineer	A radio frequency engineer, also known as RF engineer, specializes in designing and developing communication systems using radio waves. One of their primary responsibilities revolves around creating networks and systems and testing equipment... Show more	$32-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Analog
   • Power Electronics
   • PCB
   • C++
   • RF
   • CAD
   • Altium
   • FPGA
   • MATLAB
   • Design Reviews
   • UL
   • LabVIEW
   • Test Equipment
   • Mentor Graphics

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead prototyping and production effort.
   • Achieve winning contract extension by successfully designing and demonstrating personal identification electronics microprocessor-base design with RF module.
   • Coordinate with senior electrical engineers and achieve hands-on experience on coal fire plant power generation and power transformers, circuit breakers.
   • Design personal identification RF module, researching battery options and components to reduce cost.
   • Design as internet base analog data acquisition device to automatically collect pipe to soil potentials in pipeline cathodic protection systems.
   • Design the FEU PWA and its logic implementation in VHDL.

   More electronics design engineer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electronics design engineer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An electronics design engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an electronics design engineer in Kentucky may be lower than in Rhode Island, and an entry-level electronics design engineer usually earns less than a senior-level electronics design engineer. Additionally, an electronics design engineer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average electronics design engineer salary

   $100,371yearly

   $48.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electronics design engineer salary

   $75,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average electronics design engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$123,744	$59
   2	Nevada	$112,171	$54
   3	Washington	$108,857	$52
   4	Texas	$97,994	$47
   5	Arizona	$97,836	$47
   6	New Jersey	$97,071	$47
   7	Massachusetts	$96,415	$46
   8	Virginia	$95,577	$46
   9	Maryland	$94,355	$45
   10	Alabama	$93,405	$45
   11	Colorado	$91,735	$44
   12	Michigan	$89,020	$43
   13	North Carolina	$88,809	$43
   14	Minnesota	$88,410	$43
   15	North Dakota	$83,647	$40
   16	Pennsylvania	$82,406	$40
   17	Georgia	$80,934	$39
   18	Indiana	$75,753	$36
   19	Florida	$73,108	$35
   20	South Dakota	$65,598	$32

   Average electronics design engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Google	$130,875	$62.92	140
   2	Apple	$130,459	$62.72	481
   3	Tesla	$113,435	$54.54	3
   4	Broadcom	$113,062	$54.36	72
   5	Synaptics	$112,428	$54.05	2
   6	Western Digital	$111,658	$53.68	5
   7	KLA	$109,222	$52.51	42
   8	Seagate Technology	$108,622	$52.22	3
   9	Renesas Electronics	$108,269	$52.05	9
   10	Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC	$107,964	$51.91
   11	STEC	$107,774	$51.81
   12	CyberCoders	$104,976	$50.47	2
   13	Qualcomm	$104,262	$50.13	124
   14	Amd	$103,465	$49.74	102
   15	General Electric	$102,818	$49.43	190
   16	Power Integrations	$102,065	$49.07
   17	Analog Devices	$101,557	$48.83	63
   18	Diamond Electric Mfg	$100,957	$48.54
   19	Supermicro	$100,330	$48.24	12
   20	Solectron Corp	$99,356	$47.77	13

4. Writing an electronics design engineer job description

   An electronics design engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an electronics design engineer job description:

   Electronics design engineer job description example

   To ensure we remain at the forefront of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 17,000 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars' worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialization, we also offer options to cross-specialize and develop skills across a number of different areas.

   Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here .

   Key Accountabilities:

   • Develop schematic and support PCB design
   • Electronics unit circuit design, development, test and integration
   • Troubleshooting electronics to find root cause and solutions to problems
   • Circuit simulation & related modelling tools
   • Perform root-cause failure analysis, FMEA, and relate hazard analysis.

   Basic Requirements:

   • Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of experience electronics design, OR
   • Master's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, OR
   • JD/PhD
   • In order to be considered for this role, you must be a US Citizen
   • Experience with control systems hardware design (analog and digital)
   • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), change management, and risk management processes

   Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

   Our People are our Power

   We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here .

   At Rolls-Royce we embrace workplace flexibility. Our teams work in onsite, hybrid and remote work environments based on work and personal requirements. The specific arrangements vary from team to team. Please ask us about how we work on this team.

   Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

   Close Date: October 20, 2022

   Job Category Electrical and Electronics Posting Date 13 Oct 2022; 00:10

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find electronics design engineers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electronics design engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit electronics design engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting electronics design engineers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electronics design engineer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the electronics design engineer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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