100 researcher jobs at 38 companies in Solvang, CA
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Student Researcher, PhD, Fall 2026
Mountain View or Ann Arbor or Atlanta or Austin or Cambridge or Chicago or Irvine or Kirkland or Los Angeles or Madison or New York or Palo Alto or Pittsburgh or Goleta or San Bruno or Seattle or San Francisco or Sunnyvale or Washington D.C.
PhD student in CS or related field, research experience, proficiency in English and programming (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++); submit CV and transcript.
MicrosoftNASDAQ: MSFT: Develops software, services, devices, and cloud computing solutions.
1+ YOEDegree in statistics, econometrics, CS, EE/CE or related plus relevant experience (options: BSc+4yrs, MSc+3yrs, PhD+1yr or equivalent); must meet Microsoft security/export screening and provide proof of citizenship or permanent residency; ability to apply AI tools and develop prototype code.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Isotope-Enabled Regional Ocean Modeling
Santa Barbara County, California, United States
$71k-$80k/yrOnsiteFull Time
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
PhD in physical oceanography/climate/atmospheric science required by appointment; experience with ocean/climate datasets, modeling, and supercomputing; strong communication skills.
Alpha Design AI: AI-native EDA platform for semiconductor design and verification.
Degree in CS/ML/EE or equivalent research experience; deep expertise in large language models, deep learning and AI agent architectures; experience with large-scale model training and productionizing research; strong Python and ML framework skills.
San Luis Obispo County or Santa Barbara County or Ventura County
$18-$22/hrFieldFull Time
Cal Poly Partners: Providing essential administrative, commercial, and research support for Cal Poly.
High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English, California driver's license, vehicle insurance, computer skills, and research experience preferred. Must travel and work occasional evenings or weekends.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Zoom, RedCap, SAS, SPSS, R
University of California: Public research university system providing academic, medical, and research services.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in Anthropology, Native Studies, Museum Studies or related; experience with museum databases, cataloging, collections management and archiving; strong organization, research, communication, and confidentiality skills.
Waters CorporationNYSE: WAT: Provider of analytical laboratory instruments and software solutions.
Ph.D. or M.S. in a relevant field, hands‑on experience with macromolecule/nanoparticle characterization and light scattering techniques, strong experimental design and technical writing skills, willingness to travel up to 25%.
University of California: A public research university system providing higher education services.
1+ YOEBachelor's in molecular biology or related field;1+ years yeast molecular biology, high-throughput cloning, and CRISPR experience;programming in Python/R;detail-oriented with lab and biosafety compliance.
Agilent TechnologiesNew York Stock Exchange: A: Providing instruments, software, and consumables for laboratory scientific discovery.
2+ YOE2+ years lab experience; BS/BA or MA in biology/biochemistry or related; experience with immunohistochemistry, microscopy, assay development; quality system familiarity; Microsoft Office proficiency; strong communication and problem-solving.
Director, Research & Development Laboratory – Santa Barbara
Goleta or Santa Barbara or Nevada or Los Alamos or Livermore
$222k-$366k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Mission Support and Test Services: Manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site.
20+ YOEMaster's degree in a relevant STEM field, 20+ years of technical leadership, multidisciplinary organization management, executive communication, valid driver's license, and eligibility for DOE Q clearance.
Associate Director for Corporate and Public Affairs
Santa Barbara, California, United States
$90k-$105k/yrHybridFull Time
University of California, Davis: Public research university offering undergraduate and graduate education.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent; 1–3 years experience in program management, industry engagement, research administration or communications; proficiency with Microsoft Suite; familiarity with sponsored research, IP, and technology transfer.
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute: Conducts medical research, clinical trials, and education for diabetes.
MD or DO, board certified or board eligible in endocrinology, DEA certificate, CA licensure (or ability to obtain), eligible to work in the US, interest/experience in clinical research, strong communication skills.
Limagrain: International agricultural cooperative specializing in seeds and cereal products.
2+ YOEBachelor's in agricultural science, 2+ years vegetable seed/agronomy experience, field trial operations experience, valid driver's license, MS Office proficiency, US work authorization required.
Ball Horticultural Company: Breeds and distributes flower seeds and plants worldwide.
2+ YOEBachelor's in plant science or biology with plant lab experience, minimum 2 years lab experience, basic biology lab procedure knowledge, MS Word/Excel proficiency, strong communication and multitasking skills.
Space Operations Wargaming Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Lompoc, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time, Contract
Prevailance: Professional services providing training and operational support to the military.
5+ YOE5+ years executing military wargames, deep knowledge of space operations, ability to design/playable games, integrate MDMP, use distributed training/simulation tools, and translate technical content for military audiences.
Tabletop Seminar, Role-Based Tabletop Simulation, Distributed Operations Simulation, Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)
Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, United States
$65k-$72k/yrOnsiteFull Time
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Global provider of engineering, technical, and mission support services.
0+ YOEBachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent education and experience; 0–2 years analyzing technical data; Microsoft Office proficiency; ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Bakersfield or Fresno or Irvine or Los Angeles or Monrovia or Paramount or Pasadena or Santa Barbara or San Diego or Santa Maria or Ventura
$63k-$97k/yrOnsiteFull Time
StantecToronto Stock Exchange / New York Stock Exchange: STN: Global design, engineering, and environmental consulting firm.
2+ YOEBachelor's in biological or related field, 2+ years of biological resources survey and reporting experience (southern California experience preferred), valid driver’s license, ability to travel and lift up to 50 lbs, HAZWOPER 40 may be required; permits/approvals for special-status species and wetland delineation training a plus.
ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, GPS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel
Modeling and Simulation Specialist – USSF Guardian Enlisted Training
Vandenberg, California, United States
$85k-$225k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Aleut Federal: Provides infrastructure and technical services to federal government agencies.
3+ YOERequires C++ proficiency, active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, high school diploma, and minimum 3 years managing modeling & simulation tools and building training scenarios. Microsoft Office skills required.
C++, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, GCCS, Agile Client, PDS-M, TRS-Dashboard, GIANT, AFSIM, Systems Toolkit (STK), BORG
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