How to hire an electronics engineer

How to hire an electronics engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electronics 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 engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electronics engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the electronics engineer you need to hire. Certain electronics engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an electronics engineer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an electronics engineer that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of electronics engineers.

   Type of Electronics Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Electronics 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).	$32-62
   Principal Engineer	A principal engineer is responsible for monitoring the overall design phase of the construction process, including coordinating with the client for progress and updates, as well as performing adjustments as needed based on clients' specifications and requirements. Principal engineers also inspect the materials and resources used to ensure that the project stays within the budget goals and set timeframe... Show more	$45-85
   Hardware Engineer	Hardware engineers or computer hardware engineers are responsible for developing, designing, and examining computer hardware. They help speed up new computer technology by creating enhancements in computer hardware... Show more	$37-68

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Analog
   • RF
   • Power Electronics
   • DOD
   • Test Equipment
   • PCB
   • Circuit Design
   • Troubleshoot
   • System Design
   • Engineering Support
   • Electronic Equipment
   • Electronic Circuits
   • Product Development
   • UL

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead manufacturing testing effort for VT-1 missile program.
   • Manage technicians throughout design, development, construction, testing, ISO quality assurance, and field/flight/wind tunnel test support phases.
   • Design automated lab system for troubleshooting HVAC PC boards in AMTRAK trains, to achieve shorter fault diagnostics time lab repairs.
   • Manage technicians during prototyping stage.
   • Coordinate with senior electrical engineers and achieve hands-on experience on coal fire plant power generation and power transformers, circuit breakers.
   • Interface with firmware team to define and develop custom FPGA RTL.

   More electronics engineer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electronics engineer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An electronics engineer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, electronics engineers' average salary in kentucky is 50% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electronics engineers 47% less than senior-level electronics engineers.
   • Certifications. An electronics engineer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an electronics engineer's salary.

   Average electronics engineer salary

   $93,985yearly

   $45.19 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electronics engineer salary

   $68,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average electronics engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$118,115	$57
   2	Washington	$101,670	$49
   3	Massachusetts	$94,943	$46
   4	Arizona	$90,005	$43
   5	Texas	$89,921	$43
   6	Vermont	$86,179	$41
   7	Michigan	$85,142	$41
   8	Colorado	$83,734	$40
   9	New York	$77,695	$37
   10	Ohio	$74,504	$36
   11	Pennsylvania	$74,322	$36
   12	Oregon	$73,191	$35
   13	North Carolina	$71,690	$34
   14	Indiana	$71,675	$34
   15	Georgia	$71,327	$34
   16	Iowa	$69,847	$34
   17	Florida	$68,675	$33

   Average electronics engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$140,702	$67.65	170
   2	Apple	$137,605	$66.16	409
   3	Magnum Semiconductor	$134,866	$64.84
   4	Google	$133,698	$64.28	126
   5	Netgear	$130,878	$62.92
   6	Brocade Services Corporation	$130,056	$62.53
   7	Rambus	$128,192	$61.63	13
   8	Synaptics	$127,553	$61.32	2
   9	Infinera	$127,052	$61.08
   10	Western Digital	$125,997	$60.58	7
   11	Dolby Laboratories	$124,902	$60.05
   12	Broadcom	$124,884	$60.04	73
   13	Intuitive Surgical	$124,655	$59.93	13
   14	Cirrus Logic	$124,304	$59.76	4
   15	Amazon	$123,185	$59.22	404
   16	Applied Materials	$123,116	$59.19	58
   17	Microsoft	$122,768	$59.02	72
   18	QLogic	$122,660	$58.97
   19	Aquantia	$122,248	$58.77
   20	Ambarella	$122,107	$58.71	2

4. Writing an electronics engineer job description

   An electronics 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. To help get you started, here's an example of an electronics engineer job description:

   Electronics engineer job description example

   Electronics Engineer, Electronic Measuring Equipment
   
   Location: Suburban Chicago, IL Area
   
   Position ID#: #653
   
   Grow your electronics engineering career to a new level with a leading privately held manufacturer that specializes designing and manufacturing electronic measuring and monitoring equipment used in a diverse range of applications.
   
   Our client seeks an electronics engineer at their suburban Chicago headquarters to design new products and modify existing products. You will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team with responsibility for developing a wide range of analog and digital electronics, interfaces, and battery management components.
   
   If you have an electronics engineering background along with experience designing electronics including PCBs, I'd love to connect to discuss how this electronics engineering opportunity could grow your engineering career.
   
   Client Overview A leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of electronic measuring and monitoring equipment used in research and agricultural industries For more than 30 years, this privately held manufacturer has become an industry leader earning more than 25 awards for product technology innovation A commitment to providing customers technology solutions which help to make better strategic decisions that protect the environment Position Overview Develop electronics for existing and new products Design and test analog signal conditioning, microcontroller interfaces, communication and control circuits for data acquisition products Conduct simulation, prototyping and bench testing to analyze circuit components Create design and specification documents, test plans and progress reports Design and layout PCBs using Altium software Generate BOMs using Altium software Program in embedded C as needed Provide technical support to and work with technicians, software developers and manufacturing as needed In a team-oriented setting, participate in DFMEA, DFM, and DFP analysis Candidate Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering At least 5 years of electronics design experience Ability to design analog and digital circuits Experience with interfaces such as I2C, SPI, USB, Wi-Fi, IoT and Bluetooth Proficiency using Altium software for PCB layout and schematics capture Experience with ARM Cortex and 8-bit microcontrollers Embedded C programming proficiency Ability to work in a cross-functional oriented setting Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without restrictions.
   
   Be assured that resumes will be kept strictly confidential until we speak about a specific opportunity and agree to send it to a client of ours. If your experience matches our client's requirements, we will contact you immediately.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with electronics engineer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 engineer

   Once you've selected the best electronics engineer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new electronics engineer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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