200 research engineer jobs at 111 companies in Oceanside, CA
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AcushnetNYSE: GOLF: Designs and manufactures high-performance golf products and apparel.
3+ YOEBachelor's in Engineering, 3+ years experience, FEA (HyperMesh, LS-DYNA) and MATLAB/Python experience, hands-on lab and data acquisition experience; golf industry knowledge preferred.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), HyperMesh, LS-DYNA, MATLAB, Python
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
8+ YOEEngineering degree (BS/MS/PhD) with senior-level RF experience; familiarity with gyrotrons/klystrons/magnetrons, COMSOL or ANSYS, SolidWorks/CAD, MATLAB or Python, microwave lab techniques, and strong communication skills.
SolidWorks, COMSOL, ANSYS, MATLAB, Python, ProE, Creo, Fusion 360, vector network analyzer, power meter, spectrum analyzer, solid state power supplies
Caltech: Provides university-level education and scientific research services.
Undergraduate STEM degree required, proficiency with Windows/Linux, scripting (Python, MATLAB, IRAF), ability to lift 50 lbs, valid driver's license, work safely at altitude and in confined/elevated environments.
TaylorMade Golf: Designs and manufactures high-performance golf equipment and apparel.
3+ YOEExpertise in mechatronics, sensor integration, embedded firmware (C/C++), Python/MATLAB, IoT/wireless protocols, PCB/wiring, CAD, and hands-on prototyping; B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in related field with 3+–5+ years experience depending on degree.
Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32, C, C++, Python, MATLAB, OpenCV, CREO, BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRa, MQTT, oscilloscope, multimeter, signal generator, data acquisition systems
BDNYSE: BDX: Manufactures medical devices, surgical instruments, and pharmacy automation systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's in biomedical/clinical/bioengineering, 5+ years clinical research or medical device experience, experience designing and analyzing clinical studies, knowledge of FDA/EU MDR and GCP, strong communication and problem-solving skills; travel 10-20%.
QualcommNASDAQ: QCOM: Designs and manufactures semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products.
2+ YOEExpertise in digital signal processing, machine learning, and speech/audio processing; programming in C/C++ and Python; experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch; Master's or PhD in EE/CompE preferred; systems-level research and prototyping experience.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP), TensorFlow, PyTorch, C/C++, Python, Windows, Unix, Linux, ARM, DSP
MerckXETRA: MRK: A science and technology providing healthcare, life science, and electronics solutions.
2+ YOEBachelor's in science/engineering with 2+ years (or Associate with 5+ years); hands‑on lab and vacuum deposition experience; experiment design, metrology analysis, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance.
Research Engineer, Video Processing and Codec (Realtime Codec Optimizations)
San Diego, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
ByteDance: Developing AI-driven content platforms and mobile applications.
Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/math/stats, strong CS fundamentals, video compression knowledge, excellent programming and communication skills (C/C++), research experience preferred.
Los Angeles or Irvine or Illinois or United States
$180k-$250k/yrHybridFull Time
Motorola SolutionsNYSE: MSI: Provides mission-critical communications and public safety technology.
10+ YOE5+ MgmtMS or PhD in electrical/computer engineering; 10+ years wireless systems; 5+ years technical leadership; U.S. citizenship; background check/drug test.
Penn State University: Provides higher education and conducts extensive academic research programs.
3+ YOERequires active DoD Secret clearance, SD-WAN design/implementation experience, networking protocol knowledge (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP), Python and Ansible automation, and a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years experience (6+ for senior level).
Chapman University: A private university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Conduct background research and field measurements, summarize research data, strong communication skills, ability to take direction and work on a team; familiarity with database management and programming desired.
University of California, San Diego: A public research university providing higher education and healthcare.
3+ YOEUndergraduate degree in natural/physical science or engineering and 3+ years leading deck operations on research ships; experience with deck machinery, oceanographic sampling, troubleshooting, and training others.
CTD, XBT, digital echosounders, towed magnetometers
Research Software Engineer I - Center for AI and Research Computing (AIRC)
La Jolla, California, United States
$33-$38/hrOnsiteFull Time
Salk Institute: Conducts biological research to solve global health challenges.
0+ YOEEarly-career software engineer with full-stack ability in Python and another language, Git experience, Linux familiarity, demonstrated coding portfolio, and interest in scientific collaboration and HPC.
Python, Claude Code, Git, SLURM, Claude API, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, React, Svelte, Vue, FastAPI, Django, GitHub, Linux/Unix, CI/CD
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
PhD in computational, engineering, or related discipline required; expected to lead independent, extramurally funded research, serve as PI, generate publications and grant activity.
JenaValve Technology: Developing transcatheter heart valve systems for aortic disease treatment.
3+ YOEBachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering; 3–5+ years in R&D; knowledge of product development and medical device QMS; cross-functional collaboration; strong documentation; hands-on initiative.
Bionano GenomicsNASDAQ: BNGO: Providing optical genome mapping systems and software for genomic analysis.
3+ YOE3+ years R&D genomics experience; bachelor in bio-engineering/biophysics/physics/chemistry/biotechnology; 1+ year NGS/long-read sequencing, DNA extraction/labeling, fluorescent microscopy, electrophoresis; data analysis using python/JMP/Excel/R.
Research Engineer, Video Processing and Codec(Realtime Codec Optimizations)
San Diego, California, United States
$148k-$301k/yrOnsiteFull Time
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
Bachelor's in CS/EE/math, strong algorithms and data structures, expertise in video compression, excellent programming and optimization skills (C/C++), strong communication.
ImmunityBioNASDAQ: IBRX: Develops next-generation immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases.
1+ YOEBachelor's in biological sciences or biomedical engineering with 1+ years lab experience (or Master's), mammalian cell culture and assay experience, data analysis skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and JMP.
Microsoft Excel, JMP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Staff Research Scientist - Tokamak Expermntl Science
San Diego or Princeton
$111k-$178k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Princeton University: A private Ivy League research university.
3+ YOEPhD in plasma physics/nuclear engineering, 3+ years post-PhD experience, strong analytical and English communication skills, experience with real-time diagnostics, control and computing, and AI/ML for real-time applications.