Cypress, California, United States · On-site
$70k–$90k/yr
Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Governm…
Skills: Engineering principles, Critical thinking, Problem solving, Analytical skills, Communication skills
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
Company Description Application Opening: July 30, 2026 Application Deadline: August 13, 2026 Compensation Range: $73.6750 hourly / $153,244.00 Annually Recruitment ID: PEX-7345-166485 Appointment Type Permanent Exempt, f…
Skills: Electrical installation, Maintenance, Repair, Print reading, Conduit bending
Tehachapi, California, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$32/hr
Location Status: Work will be primarily performed at a designated field worksite location based out of a central Race Communications worksite. Frequent travel to and work from other Race offices or other off-site locatio…
Skills: Project supervision, Underground utility installation, Excavation, Cable installation, Equipment operation
Santa Clarita, California, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$28/hr
About Company: Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across …
Skills: Dynamics testing, Test setup, Technical documentation, Troubleshooting, Data processing
Mojave, California, United States · Hybrid
$209k–$225k/yr
Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic env…
Skills: Product innovation, Strategic planning, Aerospace engineering, Business development, Government relations
Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
$139k–$259k/yr
In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushi…
Skills: Photonic Integrated Circuits, RF communication electronics, Optoelectronic device characterization, Coherent communication, Direct-detect communication
Pleasanton, California, United States · On-site
$117k–$172k/yr
Eaton’s Electronics division is currently seeking a hands- on Supercapacitor Cell Engineer in to support the development of advanced cylindrical EDLC supercapacitor cells, with primary responsibility for cell constructio…
Skills: Supercapacitor cell development, Manufacturing process development, Cylindrical cell construction, Pilot-line execution, Production scale-up
Redwood City, California, United States · On-site
$65k–$173k/yr
About Tau Power conversion is the bottleneck between the compute, energy, and mobility industries and the future they're trying to build. Most of the industry is still solving it with decades-old approaches. Tau is fixin…
Skills: Mechanical assembly, Electromechanical systems, Precision measurement, Engineering drawings, GD&T
San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
$198k–$331k/yr
Amplitude is the leading AI analytics platform, helping over 4,700 customers—including Atlassian, Burger King, NBCUniversal, and Square—build better products and digital experiences. With powerful AI Agents embedded acro…
Skills: Distributed systems, OLAP, Query engine, Columnar storage, Java
Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$194k–$352k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: Python, LLM research, Distributed systems, Agent systems, Machine learning
Cupertino, California, United States · On-site
Apple's Camera Firmware team is looking for an extraordinary firmware engineer to drive groundbreaking technologies for Apple products! As part of the team you would work on core camera/ISP/Machine learning technologies,…
Skills: Embedded Software Development, C, C++, RTOS, Multi-threading
Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site
$105k–$136k/yr
Sr. Buyer Department: Supply Chain & Procurement Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Aviva Buller Compensation: $105,000 - $136,000 / year Description Astrolab is The Lunar Operations…
Skills: Supply chain management, Procurement, Strategic sourcing, Contract negotiation, RFx management
Cupertino, California, United States · On-site
Apple is looking for a creative, hands-on, self motivated Engineer who will play a critical role in the design and performance of future displays used in Apple products. Our team has been at the forefront of cutting edge…
Skills: OLED display technology, Optoelectronic device design, Matlab, Python, JMP
Gilroy, California, United States · On-site
$82k–$92k/yr
Position Title: Manufacturing Management Associate – Leadership Development Program Pay Range: $82,000 – $92,000 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities, and geographic location will deter…
Skills: Leadership, Process Management, Manufacturing Metrics, Continuous Improvement, Project Management
Oakland, California, United States · On-site
Our electrical Assistant Project Manager assists their Project Manager on projects and is the liaison between the field and the office. They are responsible for defining the project’s objectives by planning, executing, a…
Skills: Project Management, Electrical Construction, Scheduling, Budgeting, Contract Management
San Mateo, California, United States · Hybrid
$295k–$345k/yr
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators. At Roblo…
Skills: Threat Detection, Incident Response, ETL Pipelines, Security Data Engineering, Golang
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$202k–$223k/yr
About the role Muon seeks a Staff Mechanisms Design Engineer to own the design, qualification, and sustainment of the deployable and actuated mechanical systems that power our spacecraft: solar array deployables, solar a…
Skills: Mechanical design, Spacecraft mechanisms, Solar array deployables, SADA, HDRMs
Redwood City, California, United States · On-site
$91k–$239k/yr
About Tau Power conversion is the bottleneck between the compute, energy, and mobility industries and the future they're trying to build. Most of the industry is still solving it with decades-old approaches. Tau is fixin…
Skills: Test systems engineering, Power electronics, Instrumentation, DAQ architecture, Lab automation
San Mateo, California, United States · Hybrid
$197k–$243k/yr
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators. At Roblo…
Skills: Golang, Kubernetes, Distributed Systems, Observability, Instrumentation
Torrance, California, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$45/hr
About Valar Atomics At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generatio…
Skills: Electrical troubleshooting, CNC controls, PLC systems, Automation, Servo drives
Cypress, California, United States • On-site
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The R&D Engineer will create and maintain project documentation while collaborating with functional management to ensure training and task continuity. They will also perform experiments, analyses, and build proof-of-concept hardware to support product development and feasibility demonstrations.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and possess 0 to 5 years of experience. Applicants must be US citizens capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD Top Secret clearance.
Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We are world leaders in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Signal Processing; partnering with our customers to address real world problems with cost effective solutions… that work.
The Artificial Perception and Threat Awareness (APTA) division at Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is making the future of Aerospace and Autonomy happen now, with a charter to create new and emerging sensor perception technologies for Commercial & Military markets. Our innovative technologies include RF, optical and acoustic sensors enabled with innovative embedded algorithms, machine learning and robust networking.
The APTA division is looking for an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Research and Development Engineer to support research & development (R&D) as well as product prototyping and low-rate production efforts in Cypress, CA. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with other talented engineers, software developers, physicists, and technicians on varied programs supporting government agencies, their contractors, and commercial entities. The selectee will have the freedom to exercise their initiative, adaptability, drive, and of course, engineering skills in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.
The R&D Engineer will be a part of small R&D and/or product development teams – helping to bring ideas and theories to practice and then to physical reality. This is a hands-on job that will have you in the lab or workshop as much as you are on the computer. As part of R&D efforts, you will perform experiments, analyses, and design/build proof of concept hardware to demonstrate feasibility in practice. On product development teams, you will design, fabricate, assemble, integrate, and test prototype or low-rate production systems to meet customer or business needs. In either capacity, the R&D Engineer will support and embrace the roles and responsibilities defined by program leadership.
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Pay Range
Salary at SARA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of SARA’s total compensation package for employees. Positions are on-site, unless indicated otherwise.
SARA is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Our team of engineers and scientists innovate cutting-edge solutions for our defenders and providers at home and abroad.
SARA’s talented team of engineers and scientists innovate cutting-edge and customized solutions for our defenders and providers at home and abroad. We specialize in directed or detected wave energy from EMP and ELF to laser light, HPM and sound. Our technologists harness electromagnetism, plasmas, acoustics, electronics, and processing to build practical applications for force protection, renewable energy, UAVs, small robotics, and special test challenges. We pride ourselves on partnering with our customers to create effective and proven solutions to real world problems.
Offices: 6300 Gateway Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, US · 6795 Campus Dr, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920, US
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