Hardware & Science Jobs at Startups in San Mateo, CA, US
San Mateo has 4 open hardware and science roles at 2 early-stage startups.
The open roles
- R&D Assembly Technician: San Mateo, USD 70k to 150k, posted 17 June 2026.
- Engineering Technician: San Francisco, posted 18 May 2026.
- Mechatronics Technician: San Mateo, USD 70k to 150k, posted 13 May 2026.
- Robot Science Ops: San Francisco, USD 150k to 200k, posted 24 March 2026.
The hiring market
Pay figures come from the 3 postings on this page that state a salary.
What hardware and science work involves at an early-stage startup
You are often the first person to build, test or fix the thing. Lab and field work sit side by side, and results feed straight back into the design. A large employer would give you one instrument and one protocol, and an early startup gives you the whole bench.
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Questions people ask
Which startups are hiring hardware and science roles in San Mateo?
Generalist (2 roles) and Skild AI (2) have the most; 2 startups are hiring in total.