28 prototype engineer jobs at 24 companies in San Diego, CA
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Sr. Prototype Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$75k-$90k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Ampa: Private US neurotechnology developing TMS devices for clinicians treating depression and other mental-health disorders.
3+ YOE3+ years hands-on mechanical/hardware experience preferred; SolidWorks proficiency, soldering and bench-testing experience; strong troubleshooting, documentation, and data analysis skills.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.: U.S. private defense contractor designing unmanned aircraft, radars, and mission systems for military, security, and civil customers.
2+ YOEAssociate's degree or equivalent with 2+ years experience; ability to work with hand tools and lab equipment; knowledge of computer operations; ability to obtain DoD security clearance; US citizenship required; travel 15-25%.
Samtec: Manufacturer of advanced electronic interconnect solutions.
15+ YOE15+ years in hardware design and fiber-optic communication, BS in Electrical Engineering required (MS/PhD preferred), hands-on prototyping, test and measurement, PCB/SMT experience, firmware/FPGA familiarity, and technical leadership.
Saronic: Developing autonomous surface vessels for defense and maritime applications.
3+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical engineering or related field; 3+ years experience with integrated mechanical/electromechanical systems; hands-on fabrication and prototyping; FEA proficiency; CAD (SolidWorks/NX); Linux; US Person status required.
Staff Engineer, Mechanical & Actuated Systems (R5293)
Dallas or San Diego
$138k-$207k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Developer of AI-powered autonomous systems for defense and aerospace.
7+ YOEB.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, 7+ years mechanical/mechanism design, NX CAD, FEA, kinematics, GD&T, materials selection, prototype and test experience.
Ascential Medical & Life Sciences: Private medical-device and life-sciences engineering, automation, and manufacturing partner serving startups and established OEMs.
7+ YOEMS in Systems, Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering required; 7+ years systems engineering in IVD or medical devices; design controls (21 CFR 820.30, ISO 13485), risk management (ISO 14971); hands-on prototype testing and data analysis.
ASMLEuronext Amsterdam / NASDAQ: ASML: Multinational developer and manufacturer of advanced semiconductor lithography systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems Engineering or related; 5+ years in complex manufacturing or prototype environment; experience with electromechanical, mechatronic, vacuum, fluid, laser, or controls systems; work authorized in US without sponsorship; access to controlled technology.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.: Developing semiconductor, wireless, connectivity, automotive, AI, and computing technologies for device and enterprise customers.
0+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field; 0-2+ years ASIC verification, FPGA prototyping or hardware emulation experience; expertise in SystemVerilog, C/C++, Linux, Python, ASIC/FPGA emulation platforms.
Cubic Defense: Private defense technology division serving defense and intelligence customers with secure connectivity, digital intelligence, and live training systems.
10+ YOE10+ years CCA/PCB design experience with high-speed signal integrity, power delivery network design, component selection, prototype bring-up, and ability to obtain DOD security clearance.
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and digital services.
Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of relevant industry experience, PCB design, circuit simulation, prototype IC or PCB validation, failure analysis, and Python or Matlab scripting experience.
Blue Origin: Developing reusable space vehicles and infrastructure.
10+ YOERequires BS plus 10, MS plus 8, or PhD plus 6 years in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent; FPGA flows, commercial emulation, RTL, scripting, lab debug, and shared-platform support experience.
LeidosNew York Stock Exchange: LDOS: Public defense and technology contractor serving government and commercial customers with digital, health, infrastructure, and engineering solutions.
8+ YOEUS citizenship and active Secret DoD clearance; BA/BS in Design, HCI, CS or Engineering with 8+ years experience; 5+ years mobile UX delivery and prototyping; Security+ certification required within 90 days.
United States or San Jose or Atlanta or Chicago or Durham or San Diego +1 more
$229k-$300k/yrRemoteFull Time
CiscoNASDAQ: CSCO: Global leader in networking, cybersecurity, and cloud-native technology solutions.
8+ YOE8+ years network software expertise, 5+ years architectural experience, 3+ years maintaining technical registers, 2+ years rapid prototyping, experience with sales collaboration.
thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology: German automotive-supplier business segment developing chassis, powertrain, body technologies, and systems for international automakers.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree preferred and 5–10 years in product development, testing, prototype management, or engineering, with automotive or manufacturing experience and engineering drawing, GD&T, machinery, and Microsoft Office expertise.
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Natilus: Private aerospace manufacturer developing blended-wing-body cargo and passenger aircraft for commercial aviation and defense logistics.
10+ YOE10+ years as a systems engineer or related professional; bachelor's in aerospace or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience; aircraft systems, FAA Part 23/25, testing, turboprop, composites, rapid prototyping, and CAD expertise.
Perth or Sunnyvale or Washington or San Diego or Fort Walton Beach or Ann Arbor or London or Stuttgart or Munich or Stockholm or Bengaluru or Seoul or Tokyo
$160k-$185k/yrFieldFull Time
Applied Intuition: Providing digital infrastructure for physical AI and autonomy.
2+ YOERequires 2+ years of technical experience, prototype assembly, electrical wiring, schematic interpretation, communications troubleshooting, workshop or field experience, organization, and willingness to travel and work in rugged environments.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.: U.S. private defense contractor designing unmanned aircraft, radars, and mission systems for military, security, and civil customers.
11+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent and 11+ years manufacturing/prototype support experience; deep knowledge of cable harness and PWA fabrication; leadership, project management, and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.