SCHEDULE 14A

 INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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 Electronic Systems Technology, Inc.                                   Phone:   509-735-9092

                         415 N. Quay Street, Building B1, Kennewick, WA 99336     Fax:       509-783-5475

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

 to be held on June 3, 20111, 2012

Dear Stockholder:

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. (EST), a Washington Corporation, will be held at Red Lion Hotelthe Company’s location at Columbia Center, 1101 North Columbia Center Blvd,415 N. Quay St, Bldg B1, Kennewick, Washington on Friday, June 3, 20111, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific time for the following purposes:

1.  To elect members of the Board of Directors

2.  To ratify the selection of Moe O’ShaughnessyDeCoria, Maichel & Associates,Teague, P.S., as independent registered accountants for the Corporation

3.  To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting and any postponement(s) or             adjournment(s) thereof.

Pursuant to rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), we have elected to provide access to our proxy materials over the Internet. We believe that adopting this method will help us expedite your receipt of the proxy materials, lower our cost of delivery and help to conserve resources. Accordingly, we are sending a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials ("Notice") to certain shareholders. We are also mailing a full set of proxy materials, including a proxy card, to certain shareholders beginning on the date we file the attached proxy statement with the SEC. All shareholders will have the ability to access the proxy materials on the website referred to in the Notice or request a printed set of the proxy materials. Instructions on how to access the proxy materials over the Internet or to request a printed copy may be found in the Notice and in the attached proxy statement. In addition, shareholders may request to receive proxy materials in printed form by mail or electronically by email on an ongoing basis.

Only Stockholders of record at the close of business on April 25, 201123, 2012 are entitled to notice of, to attend and to vote at the meeting.

YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT. Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, we urge you to vote and submit your proxy by the Internet or mail (see below for instructions) in order to ensure the presence of a quorum. If you attend the meeting, you will have the right to revoke your proxy and vote your shares in person. If you hold your shares through an account with a brokerage firm, bank or other nominee, please follow the instructions you receive from them to vote your shares.

By order of the Board of Directors,

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.

/s/ T.L. Kirchner                                                

T.L. Kirchner, President

May 2, 2011April 30, 2012 / Approximate Date of mailing to Stockholders

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 3, 2011:

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The Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement and Annual Report to Shareholders are available at http://www.esteem.com/about/corporate-information.html.Voting by the Internet is fast, convenient and your vote is immediately confirmed and posted. For registered shareholders to vote by the Internet, first read the accompanying Proxy Statement and then follow the instructions below:

VOTE BY INTERNET

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Go to www.investorvote.com/ELST.

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Follow the step-by-step instructions provided.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THE ENCLOSED PAPER BALLOT IF YOU ARE VOTING OVER THE INTERNET.

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.

415 N. Quay Street, Bldg B1

Kennewick, Washington 99336

 (509) 735-9092

PROXY STATEMENT

Relating to

ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

to be held on June 3, 20111, 2012

INTRODUCTION

This Proxy Statement is being furnished by the Board of Directors of Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. a Washington corporation (the “Corporation”), to holders of shares of the Corporation's Common Stock (“Common Stock”) in connection with the solicitation by the Board of Directors of proxies to be voted at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Corporation to be held on Friday, June 3, 2011,1, 2012, at 3:00 pm Pacific time, and any adjournment or adjournments thereof (the “Annual Meeting”) for the purposes set forth in the accompanying Notice of the Annual Meeting.  The Annual Report of the Corporation for the year ending December 31, 20102011 was mailed to stockholders in conjunction with the mailing of this Proxy Statement, however such Annual Report does not form any part of the material for solicitation of proxies.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING INTERNET AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 20111, 2012

Our Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement and Annual Report are available at: http://www.esteem.com/about/corporate-information.html

PURPOSES OF ANNUAL MEETING

Election of Directors

At the Annual Meeting, shareholders entitled to vote (see “Voting at Annual Meeting”) will be asked to consider and take action on the election of MichaelMelvin Brown, Jon Correio and Tom L. KirchnerRobert Southworth as directors to the Corporation's Board of Directors to serve for three year terms.  See “Election of Directors.”

Ratification of Auditor

At the Annual Meeting, shareholders will be asked to ratify the selection of Moe O’ShaughnessyDeCoria, Maichel & Associates,Teague, P.S. (“DMT”) as independent registered accountants for the Corporation for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.2012.  See “Approval of Auditors.”

Other Business

To transact other matters as may properly come before the annual meeting, postponement(s) or any adjournment(s) thereof. See “Other Matters”.

VOTING AT ANNUAL MEETING

General

The close of business on the Record Date of April 25, 201123, 2012 has been fixed as the record date for determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at the Annual Meeting (the “Record Date”). As of the Record Date, there were issued and outstanding 5,158,667 shares of Common Stock entitled to vote. A majority of such shares will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual Meeting. The holders of record on the Record Date of the shares entitled to be voted at the Annual Meeting are entitled to cast one vote per share on each matter submitted to a vote at the Annual Meeting. All action proposed herein may be taken upon a favorable vote of the holders of a majority of such shares of Common Stock represented at the Annual Meeting provided a quorum is present at the meeting in person or by proxy.

Proxies

Shares of Common Stock which are entitled to be voted at the Annual Meeting and which are represented by properly executed proxies will be voted in accordance with the instructions indicated in such proxies.  If no instructions are indicated, such shares will be voted:  (1)FOR election of MichaelMelvin Brown, Jon Correio and Tom KirchnerRobert Southworth to the Corporation's Board of Directors,

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(2)FOR the ratification of the selection of Moe O’ShaughnessyDeCoria, Maichel & Associates,Teague P.S., as independent registered accountants; (3)AT the discretion of the proxy holder, any other matters which may properly come before the Annual Meeting.

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A shareholder who has executed and returned a proxymay revoke it at any time before it is voted at the Annual Meeting by executing and returning a proxy bearing a later date, by giving written notice of revocation to the Secretary of the Corporation, or by attending the Annual Meeting and voting in person or delivering instruction to the Corporation via email and with written confirmation.  A proxy is not revoked by the death or incompetence of the maker unless, before the authority granted there under is exercised, written notice of such death or incompetence is received by the Corporation from the executor or administrator of the estate or from a fiduciary having control of the shares represented by such proxy.

The indication of an abstention on a proxy or the failure to vote either by proxy or in person will be treated as neither a vote “for” nor “against” the election of any director. Each of the other matters must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote, assuming a quorum is present.  Abstention from voting will have the practical effect of voting against these matters since it is one less vote for approval. The shares of a shareholder whose ballot on any or all proposals is marked as “abstain” will be included in the number of shares present at the Annual Meeting for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum.

Broker non-votes, shares held by brokers or custodians for the accounts of others as to which voting instructions have not been given, will be treated as shares that are present for determining a quorum, but will not be counted for purposes of determining the number of votes cast with respect to a proposal. If you are the beneficial owner of shares held by a broker or other custodian, you may instruct your broker how you would like your shares voted through the voting instruction form included with this Proxy Statement.

If you wish to vote the shares you own beneficially at the meeting, you must first request and obtain a “legal proxy” from your broker or other custodian. If you choose not to provide instructions or a legal proxy, your shares are referred to as “uninstructed shares.” Whether your broker or custodian has the discretion to vote these shares on your behalf are routine matters for consideration at the meeting, in this case, item 2, the ratification of the appointment of our independent auditor for 2011.2012. Prior to January 1, 2011 brokers and custodians were allowed to vote uninstructed shares in uncontested director elections.Beginning January 1, 2010, brokers and custodians can no longer vote uninstructed shares on your behalf in director elections. For your vote to be counted, you must submit your voting instruction form to your broker or custodian.

The Corporation will bear all the costs and expenses relating to the solicitation of proxies, including the costs of preparing, printing and mailing this Proxy Statement and accompanying material to shareholders.  In addition to the solicitation of proxies by use of the mails, the directors, officers, and employees of the Corporation, without additional compensation, may solicit proxies personally or by telephone or telegram.

1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

It is intended that the proxies solicited hereby will be voted for election of the nominees for directors listed below, unless authority to do so has been withheld.  The Board of Directors knows of no reason why its nominees will be unable to accept election.  However, ifIf a nominee becomes unable to accept election, the Board will either reduce the number of directors to be elected or select a substitute nominee.  If a substitute nominee is selected, proxies will be voted in favor of such nominee.

The Board of Directors is divided into three classes, with the terms of office of each class ending in successive years. The terms of current directors of Class I expire with the 2012 Annual Meeting, terms of current director of Class II expire with the 2013 Annual Meeting, and the terms of current directors in Class III expire with the 20112014 Annual Meeting.

Nominees

The nominees for Class III directorI directors whose terms, if elected, will expire in 20142015 and certain additional information with respect to the nominees is as follows:

Nominees Name, Position with the Corporation, Principal Occupation(s), Other Directorships, Age, and Ownership:

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CLASS IIII - Three Year Term Expiring June 20112012

T.L. Kirchner:  Mr. Kirchner is founder, President and a Director of the Corporation. During the last five years Mr. Kirchner devoted 100% of his time to the management of the Corporation. His primary duties are to oversee the management and marketing functions of the Corporation. Mr. Kirchner does not serve as a director for any other company registered under the Securities Exchange Act.

Shares beneficially owned do not include 75,000 shares subject to options granted 2-19-09, 2-19-10 and 2-11-11.

Michael S.Melvin H. Brown:  Mr. Brown is a Director of the Corporation.  He has been withMr. Brown is the retired owner and President of Manufacturing Services, Inc. since 1998 and became President in April 2006. Previously Mr. Brown held management positions with Cadence Design Systems and Wyse Technology.  Manufacturing Services provides electronic design and manufacturing solutions.  Manufacturing Services provides electronic manufacturing and quality control testing services for Electronic Systems Technology.  Mr. Brown does not serve as a director for any other company registered under the Securities Exchange Act.

Age:

81

Shares Beneficially Owned:

76,500

Percent of Class:

1.5

A Director Since:

1985

Shares beneficially owned do not include 25,00075,000 shares subject to options granted 2-11-11.2-19-10, 2-11-11 and 2-10-12.

Melvin H. Brown is the father of Michael S. Brown, both of whom are Directors of the Corporation.  Outside of this family relationship, there are no family relationships, whether by blood, marriage, or adoption, between any of the Directors of Executive Officers of the Corporation.

Jon Correio: Mr. Correio is the Vice President of finance and administration, Secretary/Treasurer and a Director of the Corporation.  During the last five years Mr. Correio has been a full time employee of the Corporation, whose primary duties are to oversee the finance and administration functions of the Corporation.  Mr. Correio does not serve as a director for any other company registered under the Securities Exchange Act.

Age:

44

Shares Beneficially Owned:

2,000

Percent of Class:

0

A Director Since:

2001

Shares beneficially owned do not include 75,000 shares subject to options granted 2-19-10, 2-11-11 and 2-10-12.

Robert Southworth: Mr. Southworth is a Director of the Corporation.  Mr. Southworth is a retired Senior Patent Attorney with the U. S. Department of Energy in Richland, Washington.  His primary duties with the Department of Energy were the preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications in such fields as nuclear reactors, fuel reprocessing, waste management and energy related fields of solar, wind, and fossil fuels.  Mr. Southworth does not serve as a director of any other company that is registered under the Securities Exchange Act.

Age:

68

Shares Beneficially Owned:

0

Percent of Class:

0

A Director Since:

1985

Shares beneficially owned do not include 75,000 shares subject to options granted 2-19-10, 2-11-11 and 2-10-12.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” THE NOMINEES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION

2. RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Moe O’ShaughnessyDeCoria, Maichel & Associates,Teague, P.S., independent public accountants, (“Moe O’Shaughnessy”DMT”) have been recommended by the Corporation’s Audit Committee, and therefore selected by Corporation’s Board of Directors, as the independent auditor and tax service provider for the Corporation for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.2012. Shareholder ratification of the selection of Moe O’ShaughnessyDeCoria, Maichel & Teague, P.S. as the Corporation’s independent registered accountants is not required by the Bylaws or otherwise. However, Management is submitting the selection of Moe O’ShaughnessyDeCoria, Maichel & Teague, P.S. to the shareholders for ratification as a matter of corporate practice. If the shareholders fail to ratify the selection, Management will reconsider whether or not to retain that firm. Even if the selection if ratified, Management in its discretion may direct the appointment of a different independent accounting firm at any time during the year if the Audit Committee determines that such a change would be in the best interests of the Corporation and its shareholders.

Moe O’ShaughnessyDeCoria, Maichel & Teague, P.S. will not be represented at the Annual Meeting, but questions from shareholders will be subsequently presented to the auditors for response.

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The following table presents fees billed to us during December 31, 20102011 and 2009,2010, for professional services provided by the Company’s previous independent auditor, Moe O'Shaughnessy.O'Shaughnessy & Associates.

(1)

Under Rule 13d-3, issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, a person is, in general, deemed to "Beneficially own" any shares if such person directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise, has or shares (a) voting power, which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting of those shares and/or (b) investment power, which included the power to dispose, or to direct the disposition of those securities.  The foregoing table gives effect to shares deemed beneficially owned under Rule 13d-3 based on the information supplied to the Corporation.  TheCompany.  To the knowledge of the Company, the persons named in the table have sole voting power and investment power with respect to all shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by them.

(2)

The beneficial owner listed above has stock options to acquire 75,000 shares of Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. Common Stock: Options for 25,000 shares, granted February 19, 2009,2010, options for 25,000 shares, granted February 19, 201011, 2011 and options for 25,000 shares, granted February 11, 2011.

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(3)

Does not includedinclude options granted.  See note (2) above.

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth, as of April 25, 2011,23, 2012, amount and percentage of the Common Stock of the Corporation, which according to information supplied by the Corporation, is beneficially owned by Management, including officers and directors of the Corporation.

(1)

Does not include stock options as granted 2-19-09, 2-19-10, 2-11-11 and 2-11-11.2-10-12.

REMUNERATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

(a) Named Executive Officers

The following table sets forth the names and ages of all executive officers of the Corporation as of December 31, 2010;2011; all positions by such persons; term of office and the period during which he has served as such; and any arrangement or understanding between him and any other person(s) pursuant to which he was elected as an officer:

Information concerning the compensation of the Corporation’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as well as any other compensated employees of the Registrant's whose total compensation exceeded $100,000 during 20102011 and 20092010 is provided in the following Summary Compensation Table: