Staff Engineer Jobs in Oregon

Staff Engineer jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Hillsboro, and Beaverton, where companies like Intel, Nike, and Daimler Truck North America maintain large engineering organizations and hire at senior individual contributor levels. The most in-demand specialties are semiconductor and hardware systems engineering, software infrastructure, and mechanical and electrical engineering tied to Oregon's manufacturing and technology sectors. Demand is strong across both established employers and growing mid-size companies in the Portland metro corridor. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerMST
Top cityPortland, OR
Cities hiring7
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryStaffing

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Staff RF Electrical Engineer
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Staff RF Electrical Engineer
Applicantz
Tualatin, Oregon
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$80.00 - $84.93/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Staff Quality Engineer
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Staff Quality Engineer
Agility Robotics
Salem, Oregon
Engineering (Non-Software)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$140k - $182k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
2-10

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Staff Failure Analysis Engineer
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Staff Failure Analysis Engineer
Agility Robotics
Salem, Oregon
Engineering (Non-Software)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$147k - $191k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
2-10

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H&H Staff Engineer (Entry-Level)
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H&H Staff Engineer (Entry-Level)
Kleinschmidt Group
Portland, Oregon
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$85k - $95k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Staff Mechanical Engineer
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Staff Mechanical Engineer
DZYNE Technologies LLC.
Portland, Oregon
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$180k - $200k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Staff Engineer Jobs by City in Oregon

Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Portland
7 jobs
Hillsboro
6 jobs
Lake Oswego
4 jobs
Salem
3 jobs
Beaverton
2 jobs
Newberg
1 job
Tualatin
1 job

Staff Engineer Job Market in Oregon

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

Who's Hiring

MST3 open roles
Synopsys3 open roles
CVS Health2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Oregon Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in staff engineer jobs across Oregon.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline
  • Seven or more years of progressive engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership
  • Deep expertise in a primary discipline such as hardware systems, software infrastructure, or mechanical engineering
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers
  • Proficiency with relevant industry tools, platforms, or design environments for the target specialty
  • Strong communication skills for translating complex technical decisions to non-engineering stakeholders

Staff Engineer Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a staff engineer in Oregon?

Most staff engineer roles in Oregon require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline followed by several years of progressively senior technical work. For roles involving public-facing infrastructure or civil and structural work, the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying issues the Professional Engineer license required to practice. For software and hardware staff engineer roles, no state license applies, and employers focus on depth of technical specialization and a history of leading large-scope projects.

Which companies hire staff engineers in Oregon?

Employers hiring staff engineers in Oregon right now include MST, Synopsys, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oregon's concentration of semiconductor fabrication, software development, and advanced manufacturing operations means large employers in the Portland metro and Willamette Valley account for a significant share of openings at this seniority level.

Which Oregon cities have the most staff engineer jobs?

Portland, Hillsboro, and Lake Oswego have the most staff engineer openings in Oregon. Portland anchors the largest share of listings through its dense tech and manufacturing base, while Hillsboro and Beaverton draw heavily from Intel's campus operations and the broader Washington County semiconductor corridor that has grown around it.

Are there remote staff engineer jobs in Oregon?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 80% of staff engineer openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this work involves design, code review, architecture, and cross-team collaboration that can be done off-site. Roles tied to physical hardware, lab environments, or on-floor manufacturing processes are far more likely to require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a staff engineer in Oregon with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing an associate or junior engineer role first, then building toward the staff level over time. Large Oregon employers like Intel and Daimler Truck North America run structured new-graduate and rotational programs that place candidates without senior experience into engineering tracks. Adjacent roles such as systems analyst, test engineer, or quality engineer are common lateral starting points. A relevant engineering degree, a portfolio of design or project work, and active involvement in Oregon's engineering professional societies strengthen early-career applications considerably.

Where can I find and apply to staff engineer jobs in Oregon?

You can find and apply to staff engineer jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find ones that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the positions that match.

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