31 physical scientist jobs at 16 companies in Palmdale, CA

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Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist
Los Angeles or San Francisco
$104k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency: Protects human health and the environment through federal regulations.
1+ YOERequires U.S. citizenship, a bachelor's or higher degree in biological, physical, or engineering sciences, and one year of specialized experience developing regulations and State Implementation Plan revisions.
State Implementation Plans (SIP), National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), Clean Air Act, Microsoft Excel
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Clinical Lab Scientist II - WD
West Hills, California, United States
$53-$58/hr OnsiteFull Time
Quest Diagnostics
Quest DiagnosticsNYSE: DGX: Provides clinical laboratory diagnostic testing and health information services.
0.5+ YOEBachelor's degree in medical technology or life/physical sciences, current state clinical laboratory scientist license, and at least six months of direct experience. Requires Microsoft Office proficiency and physical dexterity.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
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Senior Scientist
Pasadena, California, United States
$134k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Caltech
Caltech: Provides university-level education and scientific research services.
10+ YOE8+ MgmtBS in Physics, Astronomy, or Engineering; 10+ years high-precision optics experience; 8+ years mentoring; expertise in optical design, coatings, and precision optical metrology; MS/PhD preferred; MS Project experience preferred.
Microsoft Project
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Research Scientist
Pasadena or United States
$100k-$135k/yr RemoteFull Time
Carbon Mapper
Carbon Mapper: Detects and quantifies greenhouse gas emissions using satellite technology.
Graduate degree in physical/environmental/earth/applied sciences, experience with methane emission sectors and remote sensing, ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Git
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Research Scientist
Hampton or Greenbelt or Huntsville or Dallas or Houston or Denver or Mountain View or Edwards Air Force Base
$90k-$125k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Analytical Mechanics Associates
Analytical Mechanics Associates: Provides aerospace engineering and technical services for space missions.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Physics/Atmospheric Science, 5+ years with satellite/airborne/ground atmospheric datasets, expertise in atmospheric processes, scientific programming (Python/MATLAB/IDL), data/time-series analysis, and strong communication skills.
Python, MATLAB, IDL, LaTeX, Microsoft Word, NetCDF, HDF
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CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I (BLOOD BANK)
Los Angeles, California, United States
$95k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
County of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles: Provides public services and healthcare to Los Angeles County residents.
0.5+ YOESix months experience as Clinical Laboratory Scientist; CA CLS license or Limited CLS license in a qualified specialty; meet physical requirements; online filing and exam process as described.
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Research Scientist
Thousand Oaks, California, United States
$91k-$121k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne TechnologiesNYSE: TDY: Manufactures sensors, cameras, and electronics for aerospace and defense.
M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering or physics, 0–5 years relevant experience, strong heat transfer and fluid dynamics background, hands-on experimental lab experience, data analysis skills, familiarity with ANSYS Fluent/Icepak/Workbench, US citizenship required.
ANSYS Fluent, Icepak, Workbench
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Research Scientist, R&D (2026)
Los Angeles, California, United States
$100k-$175k/yr HybridFull Time
CLO Virtual Fashion
CLO Virtual Fashion: Develops 3D garment design and simulation software.
3+ YOEPhD or Master’s in CS/Physics/Mathematics; 3+ years R&D in graphics/physics/ML; advanced C++ with VCS and testing; strong communication; background in discrete geometry or related areas.
C++, CUDA, Metal, WebGPU
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Space Photovoltaics Research Scientist
El Segundo, California, United States
$117k-$176k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
8+ YOEPh.D. in a STEM field, 8+ years experience in opto-electronic materials or device physics, proficiency with electro-optical characterization techniques, data analysis/programming (Python, MATLAB, Origin), project leadership, ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
Python, MATLAB, Origin
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Senior Applied Scientist, Safe Locomotion, Compass
Pasadena, California, United States
$167k-$226k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
3+ YOEPhD or Master's+6yrs, 3+ yrs applying RL to physical robots, sim-to-real expertise, strong legged-robot dynamics and control knowledge, Python and deep learning framework proficiency, experience with robotics physics simulators, publication record.
Python, PyTorch, JAX, Isaac Gym/Sim, MuJoCo, PyBullet
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Environmental Scientist I/II/III - AGSC
Redding or Sacramento or Eureka or Santa Rosa or Bakersfield or Los Angeles or Riverside or San Diego
RemoteFull Time
Ahtna
Ahtna: Alaska Native providing construction and government services.
Bachelor’s in Physical/Environmental Sciences; CA QSP or QSD; driver license; utility project experience; MS Office proficiency.
MS Office
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Process Development Principal Scientist
Thousand Oaks, California, United States
$142k-$192k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amgen
AmgenNASDAQ: AMGN: Develops and manufactures biotechnology medicines for serious diseases.
5+ YOEPhD/PharmD/MD or advanced degree with significant operations experience; deep expertise in organic/physical/solid-state chemistry, formulation and unit operations; experience mentoring, technical writing, and characterization techniques.
XRPD, DSC, TGA, SEM
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Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Inglewood, California, United States
$37-$51/hr OnsiteFull Time
Prime Healthcare
Prime Healthcare: Operates community hospitals and provides healthcare services.
2+ YOEBachelor's in biological/chemical/physical/clinical laboratory science or medical technology, California CLS license, minimum 2 years clinical laboratory experience covering all lab areas, proficiency with testing, QC, venipuncture, and LIS/POC systems.
Laboratory Information System (LIS), Point-of-Care (POC)
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Environmental Scientist I/II/III - AGSC
California or Redding or Sacramento or Eureka or Santa Rosa or Bakersfield or Los Angeles or Riverside or San Diego
$60k-$98k/yr FieldFull Time
Ahtna
Ahtna: Provider of construction, environmental, and facility management services.
0+ YOEBachelor's degree in physical or environmental sciences or related field, California QSP or QSD certification, utility project experience, driver's license, Microsoft Office proficiency, and technical communication skills.
Microsoft Office Suite, GIS, CAD
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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II)
Victorville, California, United States
$46-$61/hr OnsiteFull Time
Prime Healthcare Services
Prime Healthcare Services: Operates a nationwide network of acute care hospitals.
2+ YOEASCP preferred; minimum 2 years hospital laboratory experience; Bachelor’s in chemistry/physical/biological/clinical laboratory science or medical technology (CLIA); current valid state license where required; ability to perform complex lab testing and venipuncture.
LIS, POC
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Gravitational-Wave Research Scientist III
Pasadena, California, United States
$145k-$181k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Leading robotic space exploration and planetary research for NASA.
3+ YOEPhD in physics/astronomy/astrophysics or related field with 3+ years postdoctoral or relevant research experience; deep foundation in gravitational-wave data analysis, strong publication record, collaboration and communication skills.
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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Part Time, Days (Culver City)10059
Culver City, California, United States
$56-$75/hr OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
Southern California Hospital at Culver City
Southern California Hospital at Culver City: Acute care hospital providing inpatient and emergency medical services.
California-licensed CLS; ability to work variable shifts; English communication; customer service skills; color vision; physical ability; willingness to OT.
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Electrical Engineer/Scientist/Computer Scientist (Ph.D.)
Los Angeles, California, United States
$140k-$154k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Exponent
ExponentNASDAQ: EXPO: Provides multidisciplinary scientific and engineering consulting for complex problems.
Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer science, physics or related; expertise in FEA, modeling/simulation, electronics and electrical testing; experience with Python,C/C++,Java or MATLAB; excellent communication; authorized to work in the U.S.
Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB
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Microbiology Specialist II
Victorville, California, United States
$46-$61/hr OnsiteFull Time
Prime Healthcare
Prime Healthcare: Operates acute care hospitals and outpatient healthcare facilities nationwide.
5+ YOECurrent state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license, 5+ years microbiology experience, supervisory experience, bachelor\u0002s degree in a chemical/physical/biological science or MLT, CLIA high-complexity testing competency.