Research Development Engineer Jobs in California

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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Associate Development Engineer University of California Irvine

  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report....

Chip-Level Timing Constraint Development Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 hours ago

[SHOULD] Work with physical design teams to ensure timing constraints are compatible with floorplanning, placement, and routing....

Senior Liquid Rocket Research Engineer

  • Edwards, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Edwards, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Activities will often span various disciplines such as combustion devices, liquid rocket engine turbomachinery, launch vehicle systems, system integration, or operation evaluations....

Senior Development Engineer (0442U), Department of Chemical Engineering - #75533 At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome...

Liquid Rocket Research Engineer

  • Edwards, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Edwards, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Activities will often span various disciplines such as combustion devices, liquid rocket engine turbomachinery, launch vehicle systems, system integration, or operation evaluations....

PIC Test Development Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Education / ExperiencePhD. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent with minimum of 3 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications or photonics...

Staff Engineer, Research & Development - Laminar

  • Irvine, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Job title Staff Engineer, Research & Development - Laminar Function R&D Product Development Sub function R&D Mechanical Engineering Category Senior Engineer, R&D Mechanical Engineering (ST6) Location...

EDA Custom Design Flow Development Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Job Details: Job Description: About the Technology Development and Design Technology Platform Groups: Technology Development (TD) is the heart and soul of Moore's Law at Intel, enabling Intel to...

Research Engineer, Safety Engineering

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

About the Team The Safety Systems team is dedicated to ensuring the safety, robustness, and reliability of AI models and their deployment in the real world. Building on the many years of our...

Research Engineer, Retrieval & Search, Applied Engineering

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

About the Team We bring OpenAI's technology to the world through products like ChatGPT and the OpenAI API. We seek to learn from deployment and distribute the benefits of AI, while ensuring that...

Research Engineer, Applied AI Engineering

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

About the Team OpenAI is at the forefront of artificial intelligence, driving innovation and shaping the future with cutting-edge research. Our mission is to ensure that AI's benefits reach...

Senior Development Engineer (remote - West Coast)

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

What you will do Under minimal direction, participates as a leader of the Development Team to achieve department and project objectives on medium to large projects. Leads engineering, field...

Image Sensor Test and Development Engineer

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 3 days ago

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....

Supplier Development Engineer

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago

About Radiant is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer responsible for the onboarding, qualification, auditing, and ongoing development of suppliers to ensure compliance with applicable nuclear...

Supplier Development Engineer NEW

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 5 days ago

engineering, or related technical field 2+ years of experience in supplier quality and industrialization within a manufacturing environment Experience with specific category technical expertise, as...

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Salary for Research Development Engineer Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Research Development Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.4%
Master's Degree
33.3%
Doctorate Degree
11.8%
Associate's Degree
2.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.5%
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 California
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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