Critical Environment Electrical Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dulles, VA
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
12 days ago
Closes
Dec 12, 2026

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Similar $149k
This role $152k
$90k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $121,987–$176,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $149k for comparable roles.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 622 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Critical Environment Electrical Engineer

As a Critical Environment Electrical Engineer at Microsoft, you will join the CO+I team to deliver core infrastructure for online services such as Bing and Azure. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing robust electrical systems, creating intellectual property through patent filings, and developing test plans with automated testing solutions. You will work on scalable designs, review technical sheets, and ensure compliance with safety guidelines while setting up testing environments. Additionally, you will contribute to project implementation by tracking schedules, identifying risks, and communicating progress within the team. The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering or related fields, with experience in design verification, automated testing, and project management. Preferred candidates have advanced degrees and extensive industry experience, working on complex projects that demand expertise in hardware development and quality assurance.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute robust designs for electrical engineering aspects of defined features.
  • Write design verification test cases and develop automated testing solutions independently.
  • Implement hardware engineering aspects of well-defined product features according to schedules.
  • Research new tools, technologies, or processes and report findings to project teams.
  • Document essential details about materials, components, and assemblies via release processes.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of technical engineering experience needed.
  • Ability to develop and execute robust electrical designs for products.
  • Experience in creating and filing patents within personal scope.
  • Skill in testing and verifying product features using appropriate equipment.
  • Capability to implement project plans and track hardware engineering aspects.

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