How to hire a senior electronics design engineer

How to hire a senior electronics design engineer, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a senior 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.

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   Hiring the perfect senior electronics design engineer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of senior electronics design engineers.

   Type of Senior Electronics Design Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior 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).	$43-73
   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
   Engineer	Engineers are highly trained professionals who determine the feasibility of various projects, usually related to the construction industry. They are considered experts in mathematics and science, two disciplines that they need to use in designing and coming up with plans for projects... Show more	$31-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Analog
   • Power Electronics
   • PCB
   • Firmware
   • Circuit Design
   • RF
   • Test Equipment
   • UL
   • System Design
   • Design Reviews
   • Architecture
   • USB
   • Component Selection
   • FPGA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Implement industry leading design practices and development tools to achieve high performing FPGA base systems.
   • Apply technical knowledge in electromagnetic theory and microwave technology to plan and manage projects concern with ground-base radar systems.
   • Co-Design the software control program architecture and write significant amounts of C++ test software used for PCB and I/F check-out.
   • Design wireless charger TX and RX circuits and an automate RF matching network.
   • Work with layout engineers and PCB fabrication and assembly suppliers to produce the best product possible.
   • Perform compliance testing of designs to verify adherence to applicable standards from SAE, UL, FCC, etc.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the senior electronics design engineer job description is a good way to get more applicants. A senior electronics design engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a senior electronics design engineer in Iowa may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level senior electronics design engineer. Additionally, a senior electronics design engineer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average senior electronics design engineer salary

   $117,863yearly

   $56.66 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior electronics design engineer salary

   $90,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average senior electronics design engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$140,286	$67
   2	California	$139,018	$67
   3	Texas	$127,446	$61
   4	Florida	$124,992	$60
   5	Nevada	$123,749	$59
   6	Arizona	$119,702	$58
   7	Massachusetts	$119,518	$57
   8	Colorado	$114,284	$55
   9	Minnesota	$108,572	$52
   10	Michigan	$108,100	$52
   11	Oregon	$102,667	$49
   12	Kansas	$98,083	$47
   13	Georgia	$97,070	$47
   14	South Carolina	$95,976	$46
   15	Indiana	$94,913	$46
   16	North Dakota	$93,876	$45
   17	New York	$88,776	$43
   18	Wisconsin	$82,121	$39

   Average senior electronics design engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Synaptics	$136,583	$65.66	3
   2	Tesla	$133,989	$64.42	142
   3	BorgWarner	$133,741	$64.30	5
   4	Elma Electronic	$133,376	$64.12
   5	Quanergy	$131,969	$63.45
   6	Renesas Electronics	$130,249	$62.62	17
   7	Broadcom	$128,956	$62.00	51
   8	Amd	$128,074	$61.57	89
   9	Qorvo	$126,431	$60.78
   10	ASML Holding	$124,659	$59.93	6
   11	Kforce	$123,402	$59.33	12
   12	Randstad North America, Inc.	$120,913	$58.13	6
   13	Waters	$119,515	$57.46
   14	EchoStar	$116,847	$56.18	5
   15	PDS Tech	$116,815	$56.16	6
   16	Altera Law Group	$116,752	$56.13
   17	Integrated Services	$114,537	$55.07	1
   18	Aprilaire, A Division Of Research Products Corporation	$114,444	$55.02
   19	Draper	$113,701	$54.66	18
   20	AMSC	$112,579	$54.12

4. Writing a senior electronics design engineer job description

   A job description for a senior electronics design engineer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a senior electronics design engineer job description:

   Senior electronics design engineer job description example

   EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.
   
   Hughes has an exciting opportunity for a senior level hardware electronic module design engineer supporting our active array antenna technology and other leading edge communication product developments. This position will be located at our office in Gaithersburg, MD and will include the development and support of disruptive products for fixed, aeronautical, maritime, and land mobile satellite applications.
   Responsibilities:
   Design and develop innovative technical hardware solutions for satellite and terrestrial communications systems. The areas of interest are high-speed digital hardware design, complex FPGA development, and circuit design utilizing mixed signal ASICs.Involvement and contribution to different aspects of the product life cycle including concept, analysis, development, integration, qualification, acceptance, delivery, and maintenance.Work effectively across multiple corporate functions including business, engineering, operations, and manufacturing
   Involves selection and lab testing of components for new products.Hands-on testing, validation, and optimization using lab equipment such as high-speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators.Perform schematic capture and high speed signal integrity and power integrity analysis using CAD design software Perform FPGA or board verification using Cadence simulation tools and FPGA vendor synthesis tools
   
   Requirements:
   Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related technical field5+ years of experience in product design including one or more of the following disciplines: High speed digital circuit design, FPGA design and simulation, digital signal processing in embedded devices, high speed interface design, SI and PI tools.
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field Experience with RF design, high speed ADC/DAC chips or FPGA SoC devices Experience with embedded processors and DDR memory and high-speed digital interfaces FPGA Design experience using Verilog or VHDLExperience in design of digital systems for high quantity and high reliability Knowledge of wireless communication systems and signal processing Good working knowledge of communications theory Great communication and teamwork skills
   
   Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
   
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   EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all-from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!
   Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary) Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNetHealth: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
   
   EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit senior electronics design engineers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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 senior electronics design engineer

   Once you've selected the best senior electronics design 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 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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