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Electrical Engineer

Core Systems
Poway, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Description

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible for research, designing, developing, and testing electrical components or systems for commercial, industrial or military use. 


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  • Prepare technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  • Develops detailed plans, statements of work, cost estimates and proposals for technical document production.
  • Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
  • Participate with engineering teams to resolve complex technical/operational issues.
  • Direct or coordinate manufacturing, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
  • Develops and recommends new and/or modifications to documentation policies and procedures.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures.

Requirements

  • 4-5 years of related experience
  • Demonstrated skill in solving problems
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, in order to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties including Company management and outside business associates.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on mixed circuit design
  • Experience with IPC and Military standards circuit card design specifications
  • Proficiency in PCB design, including experience with PCB layout tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro)
  • Experience creating statement of work to include detailed electrical circuit design, circuit level analysis, support qualification testing, preparation of test procedures and reports, and supporting hardware production manufacturing
  • Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from design through to production
  • Hands-on lab experience with hardware bring-up and debug
  • Strong electrical engineering fundamentals including analog and digital design
  • Experience working with dynamic multi-functional teams

About Core Systems

Core Systems is a global leader in rugged embedded systems for military and industrial needs based out of California. We design and manufacture each product at our facility, in Poway, CA. Our 85,000 square foot facility features on-site engineering, metal fabrication, and system assembly, along with a complete MIL-SPEC Testing Lab. Our goal is to build and distribute the most cost-effective, high-performance rugged products in the industry. Core Systems is one of the only vertically integrated rugged computer manufacturers in the nation. Our wide range of rugged products has been deployed in ground vehicles, aircraft, and maritime installations worldwide.


The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this role is $90k to $140K annually. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. Actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, education, certifications, and specific work location. 


Core offers a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, on-site fitness center, and a casual work environment.

Salary : $90,000 - $140,000

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