How much do Science & Research jobs in California pay?

Based on 11275 listings with disclosed salaries, most science & research jobs in California pay between $102k–$250k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Science & Research jobs are open in California right now?

There are currently 17,758 open science & research positions in California listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Science & Research roles in California?

Companies currently hiring include Applied Materials, Northrop Grumman, Google, Apple, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc., among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Science & Research jobs in California?

Yes — 3691 of the 17758 open science & research positions offer remote or hybrid work (949 remote, 2742 hybrid).

How do I apply for Science & Research jobs in California?

Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.

Science & Research Jobs in California (Now Hiring) — 17,758 open — Page 135

Northrop Grumman

Deployable Low Observable Survivability Specialist 2/3 - Top Secret

Edwards AFB, California, United States · On-site

$76k–$141k/yr

Senior

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…

Skills: Aircraft Survivability Analysis, Low Observable Diagnostic Testing, Threat System Analysis, Operational Employment Analysis, Signature Health Analysis

Northrop Grumman

Principal/Sr. Principal Test Conductor – Electromagnetic Sensor Instructor

Beale AFB, California, United States · On-site

$99k–$185k/yr

Senior

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…

Skills: SIGINT Analysis, Mission Planning, Crew Resource Management, Electromagnetic Sensors, Technical Publications

Northrop Grumman

Principal Engineer Optical

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$125k–$188k/yr

Senior

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities …

Skills: EO/IR Sensor Performance Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, Matlab, Python, Optical Engineering

Northrop Grumman

Engineer / Principal Engineer Materials and Process

Palmdale, California, United States · On-site

$75k–$171k/yr

Mid level

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…

Skills: Aerospace structural design, Composite pre-pregs, Honeycombs, Adhesive materials, Fabrication

Northrop Grumman

Staff Systems Engineer - TRMC Systems Engineering Lead

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

$177k–$266k/yr

Senior+

Skills: Systems Engineering, Integration, Requirements Management, Technical Leadership, Risk Management

Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer - Integration & Test Level 2/3

Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site

$92k–$171k/yr

Mid level

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…

Skills: Systems engineering, Integration and test, Matlab, C, C++

Blue Origin

Principal Modem PHY IP Design Verification Engineer - Terawave

San Diego, California, United States · Remote OK

$269k–$377k/yr

Senior+$185M raised

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re workin…

Skills: SystemVerilog, UVM, Digital Design Verification, Modem PHY, DSP

Cadence

Lead Software Engineer

San Jose, California, United States · On-site

$115k–$213k/yr

Senior

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. This position is for an R&D engineer, who will be involved in developing a multi-threaded and distributed phys…

Skills: C++, C, Linux, Data Structures, Algorithms

Blue Origin

Principal Modem PHY IP Design Engineer - Terawave

San Diego, California, United States · Remote OK

$269k–$377k/yr

Senior+$185M raised

Skills: Modem PHY Design, Digital Communications, ASIC Design, FPGA Prototyping, DSP

Cadence

Lead Software Engineer

San Jose, California, United States · On-site

$115k–$213k/yr

Senior

Skills: C++, C, Linux, Data Structures, Algorithms

Becton, Dickinson and Company

Senior Finance Manager, Research & Development Innovation

Irvine, California, United States · Hybrid

Senior+

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination …

Skills: Financial Planning, Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Strategic Partnership

Abbott

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Heart Failure (on-site)

Pleasanton, California, United States · On-site

$90k–$180k/yr

Mid level$20B raised

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnost…

Skills: Regulatory Strategy, FDA Submissions, International Product Registration, Premarket Notifications, PMA Supplements

The Aerospace Corporation

Space Systems Integration Engineer

El Segundo, California, United States · On-site

$117k–$227k/yr

Senior+$7M raised

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…

Skills: Systems Integration, Space Systems Engineering, Architecture Evaluation, Acquisition, Technical Leadership

Adobe

Software Engineer, ML Tech Transfer

California, United States · Remote OK

$173k–$307k/yr

Senior$3M raised

The Opportunity The Camera Raw team at Adobe is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to own the technical transfer of AI/ML models from research and training into shipping imaging products. This role sits at the inte…

Skills: C++, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, CoreML, ONNX

KLA

Associate Test Engineer 1

Milpitas, California, United States · On-site

$25/hr–$43/hr

Mid level$758M raised

Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, …

Skills: Electro-mechanical Assembly, System Testing, Troubleshooting, Calibration, Technical Reporting

Huntington Hospital, NY

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - ED Stat Lab

Pasadena, California, United States · On-site

$52/hr–$79/hr

Mid level

** Internal Workers – Please log into your Workday account to apply ** Huntington Hospital Employee Login Expectations: Performs a variety of standardized tests and procedures in conjunction with associated clerical and …

Skills: Multitasking, Protocol Adherence, Clinical Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Workflow Coordination

Huntington Hospital, NY

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - ED Stat Lab

Pasadena, California, United States · On-site

$52/hr–$79/hr

Mid level

Skills: Multitasking, Protocol Adherence, Clinical Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Workflow Coordination

Huntington Hospital, NY

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - ED Stat Lab

Pasadena, California, United States · On-site

$52/hr–$79/hr

Mid level

Skills: Multitasking, Protocol Adherence, Clinical Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Workflow Coordination

GSK

Associate Medical Director, Safety Evaluation and Risk Management (SERM)

London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior

Business Introduction At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicin…

Skills: Clinical Development, Communication, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Evidence Based Decision Making, Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

City of Hope

Clinical Laboratory Scientist I - Hematology

Duarte, California, United States · On-site

Entry level$10M raised

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system in…

Skills: Hematology, Specimen Processing, Clinical Laboratory Procedures, Quality Control, Preventive Maintenance

Accomplish

You will perform aircraft survivability analysis, operational employment analysis and Low Observable diagnostic testing/troubleshooting using support equipment and software tools to isolate anomalies and verify repairs. Provide threat system analysis, aircraft operations analysis, Low Observable system performance to include fleet signature health using diagnostic test equipment and analytical tools. Perform analysis on Low Observable data to identify component and system performance trends, identify component defects and identify potential areas of fleet-wide concern. Provide Subject Matter Expertise for Low Observable related studies, analysis, modeling and simulations. Participate in various process teams and ad hoc groups to develop Low Observable related system requirements, as well as operational employment plans and concepts. You will prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result and able to prepare and analyze data and figures.

Succeed

You should be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.

This requisition may be filled at either a Level 2 or a Level 3

Basic Qualifications Level 2:

Bachelors degree with 2 years of relevant LO experience; OR a Masters degree with 0 years of relevant LO experience.

Able to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel).

Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours.

A valid U.S. passport

Ability to accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 120 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements.

Ability to meet medical and vaccination requirements for worldwide travel.

Willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.

Must have an active US Government Secret (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) With the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

You must be willing to submit to polygraph.

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

Bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree with 3 years of relevant experience.

Able to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel).

Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours.

A valid U.S. passport

Ability to accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 120 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements.

Ability to meet medical and vaccination requirements for worldwide travel.

Willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

You must be willing to submit to polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications Both Levels:

STEM degree.

Active in-scope Top Secret Clearance

Thrive with Us

At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

Science & Research Jobs in California (Now Hiring) — 17,758 open — Page 135

Deployable Low Observable Survivability Specialist 2/3 - Top Secret

Principal/Sr. Principal Test Conductor – Electromagnetic Sensor Instructor

Principal Engineer Optical

Engineer / Principal Engineer Materials and Process

Staff Systems Engineer - TRMC Systems Engineering Lead

Systems Engineer - Integration & Test Level 2/3

Principal Modem PHY IP Design Verification Engineer - Terawave

Lead Software Engineer

Principal Modem PHY IP Design Engineer - Terawave

Lead Software Engineer

Senior Finance Manager, Research & Development Innovation

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Heart Failure (on-site)

Space Systems Integration Engineer

Software Engineer, ML Tech Transfer

Associate Test Engineer 1

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - ED Stat Lab

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - ED Stat Lab

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - ED Stat Lab

Associate Medical Director, Safety Evaluation and Risk Management (SERM)

Clinical Laboratory Scientist I - Hematology

Deployable Low Observable Survivability Specialist 2/3 - Top Secret

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