Research Development Engineer Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

A Research Development Engineer in the engineering industry primarily focuses on designing, implementing, and improving various technologies, products, or processes. They are responsible for conducting rigorous research and development (R&D) experiments, drafting detailed reports on the findings, and developing prototypes for new product versions. Utilizing their deep understanding of engineering principles, they collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions and enhance existing systems, ensuring they adhere to the industry's quality and safety standards.

Essential skills for a Research Development Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and technical skills. Proficiency in specialized software such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, or SolidWorks is often required. Having a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and the ability to interpret technical diagrams is also crucial. Engineers should have a bachelor's or master's degree in an engineering discipline, with Professional Engineer (PE) certification being a significant advantage. Prior to becoming a Research Development Engineer, one may hold roles such as Junior Engineer, Design Engineer, or Project Engineer.

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Research Engineer (Robotics)

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Meta is seeking a Research Engineer to join the Fundamental AI Research organization (FAIR), a research organization focused on making significant progress in AI. As a Research Engineer on the...

Research Engineer, Monetization AI (PhD)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are the Monetization Ranking AI Research organization, dedicated to delivering personalized ads that maximize both user utility and advertiser value. We focus on advancing AI and ML...

Physics Engine Development Engineer, Optimus

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing complex physics and mathematical models, translating them into efficient algorithms for high-throughput simulation....

Prototype Development Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Prototype Development Engineer Who We Are Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable...

Research Engineer/Scientist - Reinforcement Learning for End-to-End Autonomous Systems

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago

design, semiconductors and wireless, as well as advanced MEMS design....

CAD Flow Development Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology-and amazing...

Maxeon Americas Inc. seeks a Sr. Staff Equipment Development Engineer Job Details Maxeon

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Requires five (5) years of experience with: Mechanical Engineering....

AI Research Engineer, VLLM (vision large language models) - Generative AI

  • Menlo Park, CA (2 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (2 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Meta is seeking a Research Engineer to join our Llama Large Language Model (LLM) Research team. We are looking for recognized experts in VLLMs; with experience in areas like vision encoders, data...

Sr Sourcing (Supplier Development) Engineer

  • Campbell, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Senior Sourcing Engineer Location: This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is on-site and full-time with some travel. Why Imperative Care? Do you want...

Sr. Grid Innovation Engineer

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Requisition ID # 166506 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Engineering Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview The...

Expert Grid Innovation Engineer

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Requisition ID # 166507 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Engineering Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview The...

Principal Engineer, Development Engineering

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications: Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent University degree required; focused degree specifically in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical...

Clinical Development Engineer Singleport Systems

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

design teams Assess and document clinical risks, and identify appropriate mitigations Conduct pre-clinical testing to validate the safety and efficacy of new products Support regulatory documentation...

Lead Research Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business...

Staff RF Test Development Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Nokia Optical Network division is looking for an individual to engage in the development of coherent and direct-detect Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) for high-bandwidth data communications systems...

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Research Development Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Research Development Engineer Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Research Development Engineers in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
33.3%
Doctorate Degree
11.8%
Associate's Degree
2.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
High School or GED
1.1%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Research Development Engineers in Palo Alto, CA
4-6 years
26.4%
2-4 years
25.9%
6-8 years
17.6%
Less than 1 year
10.4%
1-2 years
7.0%
8-10 years
5.9%
None
4.2%
10+ years
2.6%



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