Field Application Engineer Jobs in California

Field Application Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in semiconductor, defense electronics, medical devices, and enterprise software sectors, with openings at every level from associate to senior and principal engineer. The heaviest hiring is in San Jose, San Diego, and Los Angeles, where companies like Qualcomm, Broadcom, and Applied Materials have sustained, large-scale engineering workforces. The most in-demand specialties are analog and mixed-signal circuits, RF systems, and software-defined hardware applications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles52+
Top employerNXP Semiconductors
Top citySan Jose, CA
Cities hiring12
Work type79% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Field Applications Engineer
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Super Micro Computer, Inc.
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Field Applications Engineer
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
San Jose, California
Technical Product & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Customer Service & Support
$85k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Sr. Field Applications Engineer
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Sr. Field Applications Engineer
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
San Jose, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Amax Engineering
Field Application Engineer
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Amax Engineering
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Field Application Engineer
Amax Engineering
Fremont, California
Technical Product & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Sales
Specialized Engineering
Customer Support
Engineering (Non-Software)
$90k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
51-200

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Molex
Field Application Engineer
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Molex
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Field Application Engineer
Molex
Fremont, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
$150k - $170k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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NXP Semiconductors
Field Application Engineer
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NXP Semiconductors
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Field Application Engineer
NXP Semiconductors
San Jose, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Technical Program Management
$166k - $229k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Field Application Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Jose
26 jobs
Santa Clara
7 jobs
Fremont
5 jobs
San Diego
3 jobs
California City
2 jobs
Santa Clara County
2 jobs
Sunnyvale
2 jobs
Irvine
1 jobs
Milpitas
1 jobs

Field Application Engineer Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • NXP Semiconductors
    NXP Semiconductors4
  • Siemens
    Siemens4
  • Broadcom
    Broadcom3
  • Super Micro Computer
    Super Micro Computer3
  • Vicor
    Vicor3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware33
  • Manufacturing9
  • Technology & Software9
  • Aerospace & Defense3
  • Energy3

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in field application engineer jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with the product line being supported, such as semiconductors, RF modules, or embedded systems
  • Ability to deliver technical demonstrations, proof-of-concept builds, and customer-facing presentations independently
  • Familiarity with industry tools including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, schematic capture, and simulation software
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for translating complex technical concepts to engineering customers
  • Willingness to travel regionally within California to customer sites, labs, and design centers as needed

Field Application Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a field application engineer in California?

Most field application engineers in California are hired on the strength of an engineering degree and hands-on technical experience rather than a state-issued license. A bachelor's in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline is the standard entry point. Employers in California's semiconductor and defense corridors place particular weight on lab experience, familiarity with relevant hardware or software platforms, and the ability to support customers through complex technical problems independently.

How much do field application engineers make in California?

Field application engineers in California earn a median of about $139,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,850 for the lowest 10% to over $213,370 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire field application engineers in California?

Employers hiring field application engineers in California right now include NXP Semiconductors, Siemens, and Broadcom, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of semiconductor headquarters, defense contractors, and medical device manufacturers means demand for field application engineers is distributed across both large enterprise employers and well-funded growth-stage companies.

Which California cities have the most field application engineer jobs?

San Jose, Santa Clara, and Fremont have the most field application engineer openings in California. San Jose anchors the market through its concentration of semiconductor and EDA companies, San Diego draws heavily from defense electronics and wireless firms, and Los Angeles reflects demand from aerospace contractors and consumer electronics brands with significant regional engineering operations.

Are there remote field application engineer jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. The role is fundamentally customer-facing and often requires on-site visits to labs, design centers, and manufacturing floors, which limits full remote arrangements significantly. About 21% of field application engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with hybrid schedules most common for roles supporting software-centric or cloud-integrated product lines rather than physical hardware.

How can I get hired as a field application engineer in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an applications engineering internship or a junior technical support role at a semiconductor or systems company. Large California employers including Broadcom and Qualcomm run structured new-grad and rotational programs that move early-career engineers through product support, customer engineering, and field roles. Candidates coming from adjacent positions such as hardware test engineer, technical support engineer, or product validation engineer frequently transition into field application engineering once they build customer-facing experience.

Where can I find and apply to field application engineer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to field application engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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