instrumentation jobs in San Diego

As a Systems Engineer I, you will integrate hardware and software components, develop and execute test plans, debug system interfaces, and verify requirements throughout the product lifecycle. You'll support engineering activities including testing, troubleshooting, functional analysis, root-cause investigation, and system integration across lab and field environments.…See more The role requires hands-on use of test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers), analysis tools like MATLAB, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure products meet specifications before customer delivery.

Staff Software Engineer role leading technical strategy and architecture for TurboTax and Tax Experiences products at Intuit. You'll drive end-to-end technology initiatives across customer-facing and backend systems, architecting highly scalable applications that handle massive seasonal traffic while integrating AI capabilities like intelligent guidance and document extraction.…See more Responsibilities include setting technical direction, mentoring engineers, designing resilient distributed systems, and collaborating cross-functionally with product, design, data science, and compliance teams to solve complex tax fintech problems at scale.

Staff-level backend engineer responsible for architecting and developing scalable, enterprise-class applications at Intuit with a focus on AI integration. The role involves driving significant technology initiatives across multiple architectural layers, designing durable software solutions that interact with numerous systems, and launching AI integrations into production while evaluating their impact.…See more Requires 7+ years of experience delivering enterprise applications, proficiency in Java, microservices, Kubernetes, relational and NoSQL databases, CI/CD pipelines, and practical experience with LLM prompting and AI model evaluation. The engineer will mentor junior staff, communicate technical recommendations across organizational levels, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists and product managers.

This Systems Integration Engineer II/III role centers on hands-on system validation, verification, and reliability testing for complex life-science instrumentation integrating hardware, software, firmware, optics, lasers, fluidics, and motion control. The engineer will conduct cross-functional troubleshooting, execute structured test protocols, analyze instrument performance data using statistical methods and Python, and document findings to drive design improvements and field support readiness.…See more Key responsibilities include evaluating workflows against real customer use cases, performing root-cause analysis on failure modes, and continuously refining integration documentation and testing practices. The role requires 2–5 years of systems integration or testing experience, proficiency in DOE/FMEA/statistical analysis, and hands-on lab work with prototypes and integrated instruments.

Engineering Manager for real-time controls and instrumentation systems at General Atomics, leading a team developing LabVIEW and National Instruments cRIO-based solutions. The role requires deep technical expertise in LabVIEW Real-Time, LabVIEW FPGA, and cRIO systems, combined with architectural leadership across controls and software integration.…See more Responsibilities include system-level design decisions, cross-disciplinary troubleshooting, technical mentorship, code reviews, and hands-on support in LabVIEW/cRIO development. The candidate must understand C#, C++, and similar languages sufficiently to guide reviews and troubleshooting, with 9+ years of progressively complex engineering experience and demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical talent.

Lead technical strategy and architecture for real-time controls and instrumentation systems using National Instruments LabVIEW, cRIO, and FPGA platforms. Provide architectural guidance, mentor engineers across hardware and software disciplines, and serve as subject matter expert for system-level troubleshooting and design reviews.…See more Hands-on involvement in LabVIEW/cRIO development, debugging, and integration while supporting text-based language environments (C#, C++). Participate in engineering planning, staffing, and talent development.

Test Engineer II will design, set up, and execute fluidic and electrochemistry experiments in a hands-on laboratory setting, owning test plans from definition through data analysis. Responsibilities include programming and configuring automated test instrumentation, assembling and characterizing prototype consumables and fluidic sub-assemblies, and performing root cause investigations and design-of-experiments (DOE) to resolve hardware and process issues.…See more The role requires 2–4 years of hands-on R&D laboratory experience with fluidic-based systems, experimental design, and troubleshooting. Programming experience (MATLAB, LabVIEW, C++, Python) and familiarity with metrology, microfluidics, or molecular diagnostics platforms are preferred.