61 engineering (not software) jobs are open in San Jose, CA, on employers' own career pages, from 12 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Cisco, Figure and Muon Space, with 35 of the 61. 49 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $150,500 to $200,000, with a median of $185,000. A typical posting has been open 49 days.
California requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through Greenhouse (59%), Workday (32%), Ashby (8%), Workable (2%).
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Etched
Posted Oct 19
Mechanical Engineer
$150,000 to $350,000 a year35% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
You will collaborate closely with both internal and external design engineers, including JDM (Joint Design Manufacturer) partners.
Muon Space
San Jose, CA · Posted Oct 16
Mechanical Engineer
$153,000 to $172,000 a year12% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
You'll see your hardware go from CAD to flight, and you'll help carry designs from first prototypes through constellation-quantity production.
Muon Space
San Jose, CA · Posted Oct 15
Manufacturing Engineer
$130,000 to $148,000 a year25% below the median listed hereSeen today
You will play a key role in developing our vehicle designs and ensuring our products can be manufactured and tested quickly and reliably.
Antora Energy
San Jose, CA · Posted Oct 9
Mechanical Engineer, Plant Process Systems
$154,000 to $185,000 a year8% below the median listed hereSeen today
Antora Energy delivers affordable, reliable energy to industry, data centers, and the grid.
Muon Space
San Jose, CA · Posted Oct 6
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$173,000 to $193,000 a yearSeen today
Jabil
San Jose, CA · Posted Sep 23
Manufacturing Engineer II
$81,900 to $147,400 a year38% below the median listed hereSeen today
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer (ME) to support PCBA/SMT and electronics manufacturing operations.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
San Francisco, CA and 1 more place · Posted Sep 15
Entry-Level Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist
$68,250 to $88,750 a year58% below the median listed hereSeen todayEntry level
Langan is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist to join its collaborative team in San Francisco or San Jose, CA.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
San Jose, CA · Posted Sep 15
Entry-Level Environmental Engineer or Geologist
$68,250 to $88,750 a year58% below the median listed hereSeen todayEntry level
Langan is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer or Geologist to join its collaborative team in San Jose, CA.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
San Jose, CA · Posted Sep 9
Entry-Level Civil Engineer
$68,250 to $88,750 a year58% below the median listed hereSeen todayEntry level
Langan is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join its collaborative team in San Jose, CA.
Archer
San Jose, CA · Posted Sep 4
Electrical Engineer, Wiring Design
$144,000 to $198,000 a year8% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 49 days
We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
Muon Space
San Jose, CA · Posted Sep 4
Staff Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft Components
$190,000 to $216,000 a year10% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 49 days
Electric Hydrogen
San Jose, CA · Posted Sep 4
Power Electronics Engineer
$154,000 to $181,000 a year9% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 49 days
Astera Labs
San Jose, CA · Posted Aug 27
Principal Electrical Engineer – Smart Cable Modules
$185,000 to $240,000 a year15% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 57 days
Muon Space
San Jose, CA · Posted Aug 19
Manufacturing Engineer II, Testbeds & EGSE
$159,000 to $178,000 a year9% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 65 days
Archer
San Jose, CA · Posted Aug 3
Staff Power Electronics Engineer
$172,800 to $216,000 a year5% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 81 days
We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
Muon Space
San Jose, CA · Posted Jul 31
Staff Mechanical Engineer - Solar Mechanisms & Deployables
$190,000 to $216,000 a year10% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 84 days
These are mission-critical, single-point-failure systems, and this role owns them from requirements definition through qualification and on-orbit operation.
Figure
San Jose, CA · Posted Jul 2
Mechanical Engineer, Arms
$120,000 to $250,000 a yearSeen todayOpen 113 days
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hardware components for our humanoid arms.
Archer
San Jose, CA · Posted Jun 30
Manager Electrical Engineer, Wiring Design
$172,800 to $216,000 a year5% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 115 days
We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
Figure
San Jose, CA · Posted Jun 10
Electrical Engineer, Actuator Systems
$120,000 to $250,000 a yearSeen todayOpen 135 days
Electric Hydrogen
San Jose, CA · Posted Jun 3
Staff Electrical Engineer - Grid Power
$200,000 to $235,000 a year18% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 143 days
We are seeking a Staff Power Systems Engineer to develop connection specifications between Electric Hydrogen's power systems and medium-voltage utility grids.
Electric Hydrogen
San Jose, CA · Posted May 18
Mechanical Engineer, Power Systems
$128,000 to $173,000 a year19% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 158 days
In this role, you will support the design and development of high-power electronic products used in hydrogen electrolysis systems.
Figure
San Jose, CA · Posted May 6
Mechanical Engineer, Structures - Robot Hands
$120,000 to $250,000 a yearSeen todayOpen 170 days
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience owning complex mechanical modules from concept through production.
Muon Space
San Jose, CA · Posted Apr 3
Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer
$192,000 to $212,000 a year9% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 203 days
Muon Space is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to join our growing team in San Jose, CA.
Postings with their own page
Each posting below has its own page with any pay it lists, how long it has been open and a link to apply on the employer's own site.
15 postings.
- Mechanical Engineer, Plant Process Systems at Antora Energy
- Principal Electrical Engineer – Smart Cable Modules at Astera Labs
- Mechanical Engineer, Power Systems at Electric Hydrogen
- Power Electronics Engineer at Electric Hydrogen
- Staff Electrical Engineer - Grid Power at Electric Hydrogen
- Electrical Engineer, Hardware Systems at Etched
- Electrical Engineer, Actuator Systems at Figure
- Electrical Engineer, Torso at Figure
- Manufacturing Engineer at Figure
- Mechanical Engineer, Arms at Figure
- Mechanical Engineer, Softgoods/Plastics at Figure
- Power Electronics Engineer, Charging at Figure
- Manufacturing Engineer II at Jabil
- Mechanical Engineer at Muon Space
- Staff Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft Components at Muon Space
Who is hiring engineering (not software) in San Jose, CA
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | 13 | |
| Figure | 13 | $185,000 |
| Muon Space | 9 | $183,000 |
| Antora Energy | 5 | |
| Archer | 5 | |
| Etched | 5 | |
| Electric Hydrogen | 3 | |
| Langan Engineering & Environmental Services | 3 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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How many engineering (not software) jobs are open in San Jose, CA?
61 on Oct 23, 2026, from 12 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
How much do engineering (not software) jobs in San Jose, CA pay?
49 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $185,000 and the middle half runs from $150,500 to $200,000. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. California requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring engineering (not software) in San Jose, CA?
The employers with the most openings are Cisco (13), Figure (13), Muon Space (9). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 49 days, and 42 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.