Top 76 Research engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, Ca

Research and Prototyping Engineer
Arcturus —Los Angeles, CA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Research Engineer
USC —Marina del Rey, CA
- $89,291.89 - $99,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer science
- Doctoral degree
Research Engineer
HeyGen —Los Angeles, CA
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Opportunities for advancement
Research Associate II , Molecular Engineering
ImmunityBio —Culver City, CA
- $81,000 - $89,100 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Research and Development (R&D) Test Engineer
Motorola Solutions —Los Angeles, CA
- $85,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer Science
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Staff Engineer II - Research
Systems Technology Inc —Hawthorne, CA
- $66,320 - $105,170 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Work from home
R&D SOURCING ENGINEER IV
Marvin Engineering Co. —Inglewood, CA
- $140,000 - $165,000 a year
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- English
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Director of Engineering and Chief Engineer for the Research and Advanced Design (R&AD) Division
Northrop Grumman —El Segundo, CA
- $242,100 - $363,100 a year
- Overtime
- 7 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Powersports R&D Manager (Paid Relo Avail; $140K)
#twiceasnice Recruiting —Anaheim, CA
- $115,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- US work authorization
- Welding
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Audio ML Engineer (Research)
Harman International —Northridge, CA
- $134,250 - $196,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quantum Research Engineer, Quantum Computing
Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. —Pasadena, CA
- $142,800 - $193,200 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Research and Development Engineering Supv 2
UCLA —Los Angeles, CA
- $105,700 - $234,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
14d
Perceptual Audio Engineer (Research)
Harman International —Northridge, CA
- $134,250 - $196,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Research Engineer
Systems Technology Inc —Hawthorne, CA
- $111,600 - $138,880 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
- Business development
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
AI Tooling Engineer
Whatnot —Los Angeles, CA
- $200,000 - $260,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Systems/GPU Research Engineer
Vast.ai —Los Angeles, CA
- $160,000 - $320,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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4d
Alignment Scientist/Engineer
AE Studio —Los Angeles, CA
- $180,000 - $240,000 a year
- Remote
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist
Honeywell Aerospace —Torrance, CA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Senior level
7d
Machine Learning (ML) Ops Engineer - IS Clinical Research - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $145,600 - $240,240 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Azure
- Computer Science
- System design
Principal Research Engineer
Systems Technology Inc —Hawthorne, CA
- $157,500 - $189,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Research and Prototyping Engineer

Arcturus
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Composite materials
Supplier performance analysis
Metals experience in materials engineering
Content creation for technical audiences
Handling nanomaterials
Chemical Engineering
Engineering development testing
Sample preparation
Procedural guides
Startup experience
3D printers
Supplier market research
Technical documentation
Supplier identification
Labeling
Bachelor of Science
Nanomaterials
Mechanical Engineering
CAD design (engineering design task)
Assembly fixtures
Electron microscopy
Mid-level
Literature reviews
Laboratory test results documentation
Electrical performance testing
Master's degree
Databases
Manufacturing standard operating procedures
Nanotechnology
Laboratory reports

Full Job Description

About Arcturus

Arcturus is creating a new wire technology stack that uses carbon nanomaterials to overcome the materials limitations of metals where performance breaks down, at real operating temperatures. Our technology is designed to significantly improve the performance of electric motors for drones and robotics, heat sinks, and ultimately the entire energy grid. At its core, Arcturus is developing a new class of carbon nanomaterial-infused metal matrix composites for high-performance conductor applications.

Why you should join us

This is a ground-floor opportunity to help build something that has never been done before.

You would join as an early technical co-op and work closely with Arcturus’ technical team across nanomaterials, additive manufacturing, process engineering, and testing. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to learn quickly, contribute directly, and help build the experimental foundation for a first-of-its-kind materials platform.

Purpose

We are seeking a Research and Prototyping Engineer Co-op who can support the technical team across experiments, literature research, supplier research, sample preparation, fixture development, testing, and documentation.

This role is intentionally broad. You do not need to be an expert in every area, but you should be highly curious, organized, hands-on, and excited to work at the intersection of materials science, advanced manufacturing, and electrification.

The role

This role will work closely with Arcturus’ technical leads and senior engineers.

Nanomaterials

Build and maintain a carbon nanomaterial and powder supplier database, including vendors, material specs, pricing, lead times, and sample availability
Help organize a recipe matrix for carbon nanomaterial integration, including material type, loading level, feedstock, processing route, and resulting performance
Support basic nanomaterial handling, sample preparation, documentation, and experimental tracking

Additive Manufacturing

Help build and maintain chamber BOMs, equipment lists, vendor quote trackers, and component comparison tables
Support fixture and tooling development through CAD, ideally in Onshape or a similar CAD platform
Help organize a fixture CAD library for experimental setups, sample holders, coupons, and test hardware
Support additive manufacturing experiments through preparation, documentation, build tracking, and post-build sample handling

Process Engineering

Support flash sintering fixture iterations, including CAD updates, part sourcing, assembly, testing, and documentation
Help create and improve sample preparation SOPs for polishing, sectioning, mounting, cleaning, labeling, and tracking
Support cylinder coupon workflows, including sample preparation, processing, inspection, measurement, and documentation
Help translate experimental procedures into clear, repeatable work instructions and lab notes

Testing and Characterization

Support internal materials testing, including Raman spectroscopy, electrical characterization, mechanical characterization, polishing, microscopy, and other methods as needed
Help prepare samples and data packages for external testing, vendor evaluation, partner validation, and customer-facing demonstrations
Coordinate with external vendors and labs for quotes, sample shipments, testing status, and results tracking
Maintain clear technical documentation, including lab notes, test summaries, experimental results, and lessons learned

Basic qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a BS, MS, or PhD in materials science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field
Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn across multiple disciplines
Comfortable working hands-on in a lab, shop, or experimental environment
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable with documentation
Able to take direction, ask good questions, and execute quickly
Excited to work in a fast-moving startup environment where priorities can change quickly

Preferred qualifications

Experience working in a research lab, hardware startup, university lab, or advanced manufacturing environment
Experience with carbon nanomaterials, graphene, carbon nanotubes, metallurgy, additive manufacturing, powder processing, or materials characterization
Familiarity with Raman spectroscopy, microscopy, SEM/EDS, electrical testing, mechanical testing, polishing, or sample preparation
CAD experience, ideally with Onshape or similar tools
Experience with literature reviews, supplier research, technical databases, or experimental documentation

What we offer

Hands-on technical experience with first-of-its-kind materials and manufacturing challenges
The chance to work closely with senior technical leads across nanomaterials, additive manufacturing, process engineering, and testing
Real ownership over useful technical projects, databases, fixtures, experiments, and documentation
Up to a one-year co-op experience with direct exposure to early-stage deeptech startup building. If the fit is right, we'd love to bring you on to the team!

If this role excites you, even if you do not check every box, we’d love to hear from you. We’d rather work with a fast learner who cares deeply about the work than someone with years of experience but little curiosity.

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