Development Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Development Engineer jobs in Los Angeles are concentrated in aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, and clean energy, with major clusters in El Segundo, Torrance, and the South Bay. Employers hiring right now include K2 Space, Motorola Solutions, and Avantus. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary
This position is responsible for identifying product requirements and driving technology development projects related to business growth of polypropylene compounds. Requirements include strong plastics technology skills and excellent skills in customer relationships, business development, project management, teamwork, organization, and communication.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing development activities associated with polyolefin compounded materials.
- Pursues new business opportunities through diligent customer and market development efforts:
- Identifies strategic markets and customers;
- Determines material requirements and specifications for targeted applications;
- Collaborates with WPP product development engineers to develop material solutions to meet customer needs;
- Interprets sample results and provides data sheets and other material physical property information to customers;
- Coordinates and attends customer molding trials as necessary, providing feedback to WPP product development regarding direction of future work;
- Presents a formalized data package of developed material(s) for customer approval(s).
- Interfaces with customers and OEMs to achieve and document WPP product approvals.
- Effectively promotes WPP products and organizational capabilities.
- Submits call reports and monthly activity summaries concerning customer-related activities as requested by manager.
- Provides timely response to customer inquiries and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Performs other duties and assignments as directed by manager.
- Performs all duties safely and in compliance with documentation outlined in the Safety, Health & Environmental and defined quality management systems.
Recommended Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering, science, or equivalent, and/or 5-7 years of experience with custom plastic materials.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage technical strength to develop new business.
- Ability to build and maintain strong, long term customer relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, self-starter, sense of urgency, personable, and well organized.
- Skilled in the use of basic computer software, including word-processing and spreadsheets.
- Self-sufficient in terms of time management and support.
Working Conditions
- Location – Remote with preference in Western Region - Utah, Colorado, California, Arizona, etc
- Environment – Commercial and/or home office as appropriate.
- Travel – Frequent travel, generally over 50% and can include international travel.
Summary
This position is responsible for identifying product requirements and driving technology development projects related to business growth of polypropylene compounds. Requirements include strong plastics technology skills and excellent skills in customer relationships, business development, project management, teamwork, organization, and communication.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing development activities associated with polyolefin compounded materials.
- Pursues new business opportunities through diligent customer and market development efforts:
- Identifies strategic markets and customers;
- Determines material requirements and specifications for targeted applications;
- Collaborates with WPP product development engineers to develop material solutions to meet customer needs;
- Interprets sample results and provides data sheets and other material physical property information to customers;
- Coordinates and attends customer molding trials as necessary, providing feedback to WPP product development regarding direction of future work;
- Presents a formalized data package of developed material(s) for customer approval(s).
- Interfaces with customers and OEMs to achieve and document WPP product approvals.
- Effectively promotes WPP products and organizational capabilities.
- Submits call reports and monthly activity summaries concerning customer-related activities as requested by manager.
- Provides timely response to customer inquiries and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Performs other duties and assignments as directed by manager.
- Performs all duties safely and in compliance with documentation outlined in the Safety, Health & Environmental and defined quality management systems.
Recommended Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering, science, or equivalent, and/or 5-7 years of experience with custom plastic materials.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage technical strength to develop new business.
- Ability to build and maintain strong, long term customer relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, self-starter, sense of urgency, personable, and well organized.
- Skilled in the use of basic computer software, including word-processing and spreadsheets.
- Self-sufficient in terms of time management and support.
Working Conditions
- Location – Remote with preference in Western Region - Utah, Colorado, California, Arizona, etc
- Environment – Commercial and/or home office as appropriate.
- Travel – Frequent travel, generally over 50% and can include international travel.
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Who's Hiring
- K2 Space125
- Motorola Solutions125
- Avantus31
- Freeform31
- SprintRay31
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
Development Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a development engineer job in Los Angeles?
Target the sectors that drive Los Angeles hiring: aerospace and defense contractors, consumer electronics firms, and clean energy companies. The South Bay, El Segundo, and the aerospace corridor along Interstate 105 concentrate the most openings. Candidates who can show hands-on prototyping experience, familiarity with regulatory testing standards, and cross-functional work alongside manufacturing teams tend to move faster through hiring pipelines in this market.
Which companies hire development engineers in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles development engineer roles are posted by K2 Space, Motorola Solutions, and Avantus and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local employer mix runs from global aerospace and defense primes to mid-size consumer hardware companies and a growing number of electric vehicle and clean energy startups headquartered in the region.
Are there remote development engineer jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes, though remote availability is limited for hands-on roles involving physical prototyping, lab testing, or manufacturing support. About 57% of development engineer openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most flexibility found in roles focused on systems documentation, software integration, or design analysis rather than physical product development.
How can I get a development engineer job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Los Angeles is targeting associate or junior development engineer roles at mid-size aerospace suppliers and consumer electronics manufacturers in the South Bay and Torrance corridors, where teams are large enough to mentor early-career hires. Internships through California State University Dominguez Hills or Cal Poly Pomona feed directly into local hiring pipelines, and contract-to-hire roles at defense subcontractors are a common way to build hands-on credentials quickly.
Which industries hire the most development engineers in Los Angeles?
Most development engineer openings in Los Angeles sit in Manufacturing and Construction & Real Estate, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Los Angeles's legacy as a hub for aerospace manufacturing, combined with its expanding clean energy and consumer hardware sectors, keeps demand for development engineers consistently strong across those fields.
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