15 research engineer jobs at 8 companies in Lompoc, CA
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ItronNASDAQ: ITRI: Sells products and services for energy and water management.
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field; strong power systems knowledge; programming/scripting in MATLAB, C/C++, C#, Python; lab/test equipment experience; on-site in Santa Barbara, CA; strong communication and problem-solving.
MATLAB, C/C++, C#, Python, Oscilloscopes, Power analyzers, DAQ systems, Multimeters
KARL STORZ: Developer and manufacturer of endoscopic medical equipment.
8+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CE (or equivalent), 8+ years FPGA design experience, expert Verilog/SystemVerilog, FPGA architecture and verification expertise, strong documentation and communication skills.
Verilog, SystemVerilog, GPU, AMD Versal AI Engines, NVIDIA Jetson, NVIDIA Orin, AI-assisted development tools
KARL STORZ: Developer and manufacturer of endoscopic medical equipment.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or related field; 5+ years electro-mechanical design experience, 1–3 years PWB layout; proficiency with Altium Designer and SolidWorks; experience with SMT, PWB fabrication, test equipment, and medical device regulations.
Altium Designer, SolidWorks, CAD, oscilloscopes, DVMs, power supplies, signal generators, GD&T, ASME Y14.5, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001
Co-Director, CSC, Head Computation Strategies, California Nanosystems Institute
Santa Barbara, California, United States
$120k-$165k/yrOnsiteFull Time
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
5+ YOEMaster's degree in science or engineering or Bachelor's with 5+ years' equivalent experience; proven Linux systems administration, HPC experience, programming/debugging skills, and familiarity with Infiniband, Warewulf, and Slurm.
Waters CorporationNYSE: WAT: Provider of analytical laboratory instruments and software.
MS or PhD in chemistry/biophysics/materials/chemical engineering, hands-on experience with macromolecule or nanoparticle characterization and light scattering, experimental design, validation, data analysis, technical writing, willingness to travel up to 25%.
Assistant Professor - Industrial Engineering - AY 27/28
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
$106k-$117k/yrOnsiteFull Time
California State University: Public university system providing higher education and academic research.
Doctorate in industrial engineering or related field, demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, ability to obtain external funding, lab-based instruction experience, and proficiency in written and oral English.
Assistant Professor - Computer Engineering (AY 27/28)
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
$110k-$123k/yrOnsiteFull Time
California State University: Public university system providing higher education and academic research.
Doctorate in Computer Engineering or related field required; excellence in teaching, ability to develop externally funded applied research, lab-based instruction experience, and strong written/oral English proficiency.
Associate/Assistant Professor - Aerospace Engineering (AY 27/28)
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
$110k-$134k/yrOnsiteFull Time
California State University: Public university system providing higher education and academic research.
PhD in aerospace engineering or related field required; demonstrated excellence in teaching, ability to develop externally funded applied research, hands-on lab instruction experience, and strong English communication skills.
Quantum Machines: Provider of control hardware and software for quantum computers.
10+ YOE10+ years of proven B2B hardware sales experience, new business expansion, selling to academia/research, strong communication, sales cycle management, negotiations, MS Office and CRM knowledge, physics or electrical engineering background.
BKF Engineers: Provides civil engineering, surveying, and infrastructure consulting services.
3+ YOE3+ years contract review and negotiation experience (AEC/utilities/public sector preferred). Strong understanding of construction/engineering contracts, excellent written communication, legal research skills (e.g., Westlaw), and ability to collaborate with technical teams.
Assistant Professor - Computer Science and Software Engineering (AY 27/28)
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
$110k-$123k/yrOnsiteFull Time
California State University: Public university system providing higher education and academic research.
Doctorate in CS/CE/SE or related, excellence in teaching and communication, ability to develop externally funded applied research, commitment to hands-on student-centered learning, and English proficiency.
Endowed Dean of the College of Engineering and Noyce School of Applied Computing
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
California State University: Public university system providing higher education and academic research.
Terminal degree with qualifications for a tenured full professor appointment, demonstrated academic and applied research leadership, fundraising and external partnership success, strategic planning, and experience managing large faculty and staff.