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HE
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
New Product Development Engineer
HEICO Temecula, CA
Overview of the Position: The New Product Development Engineer supports technical operations within an FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment. This role provides cross-functional engineering support for maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), new product development, reverse engineering, tooling development, and process improvement activities. The position uses strong mechanical aptitude and regulatory awareness to work collaboratively with Quality, Production, Procurement and Customer Service teams to ensure airworthiness, compliance, and operational efficiency. The New Product Development Engineer assists in the development of repair data, alternate part documentation, tooling (TTE), and internal engineering processes while maintaining adherence to FAA regulations and company procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Engineering & Technical Support Develop and coordinate New Product Development activities Help to identify and review opportunities for New...
Sa
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Industrial Engineer 3 M/F
Safran Santa Maria, CA
Job details Domain Production Job field / Job profile Industrial engineering - Industrial methods & digital tools engineering Job title Industrial Engineer 3 M/F Employment type Permanent Professional category Employees / Staff Part time / Full time Full-time Job description 1. Direct others, provide solutions to complex issues for Cabin industrialization deliverables on new programs as part of the integrated program team 2. Develop and execute Industrialization plans in accordance with Cabin standards and program goals 3. Create, update, and improve the production element of the industrial dossier, mainly Manufacturing Bill of Materials, Routers, Standardized work instructions (including operation's allocated time) 4. Provide substantial technical contribution to the Design and Manufacturing teams to develop optimal production processes for each product type 5. Provide feedback for complex issues to Design group for DFMA (design for manufacture...
JA
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain and Electronics
$119,800 - $205,600 yearly
Joby Aviation San Carlos, CA
Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to join our Electronics Manufacturing Engineering team in San Carlos, CA. This role focuses on process engineering, equipment development, and scaling products from prototype to production. The ideal candidate is highly organized and self-driven, with a strong understanding of mechanical design, design for manufacturability, process development, and quality control. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity - as a Manufacturing Engineer at Joby, you will see your ideas go from concept to reality in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. Responsibilities Develop manufacturing processes, assembly fixturing, tooling, and equipment to support both prototype and production builds Design and optimize full production line layouts and workstations with a focus on safety, ergonomics, quality, and efficiency Author clear, detailed manufacturing work instructions to ensure process consistency and...
JA
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Staff MRB Stress Engineer
$185,300 - $254,800 yearly
Joby Aviation Marina, CA
Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated Staff MRB Stress Engineer to join our growing MRB (Material Review Board) Engineering team. This role is a key position as our company quickly moves towards FAA type and production certifications. This team member is expected to have a strong understanding of aerospace engineering principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The individual will be...
JA
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Electrical Systems Integration Manufacturing Engineer
$78,700 - $130,900 yearly
Joby Aviation Marina, CA
Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We're looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate manufacturing engineer to join our team with a focus in Electrical Systems Integration (ESI), taking prototype work to a manufacturing level and bringing together engineering, manufacturing, and integration. The engineer will be responsible for manufacturing definition of flight critical wire harness assemblies and...
JA
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Senior MRB Liaison Engineer
$105,800 - $177,100 yearly
Joby Aviation Marina, CA
Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated Senior Liaison Engineer to join our growing MRB (Material Review Board) Engineering team. This role is a key position as the company quickly moved towards FAA type and production certifications. The applicant is expected to have a strong understanding of aerospace engineering principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The individual will be...
SA
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Manager, Avionics Mechanical Engineering (R4416)
$180,000 - $280,000 yearly
Shield AI San Diego, CA
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Shield AI is seeking a Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering to build and lead the team responsible for all mechanical design, thermal, and harnessing in the X-BAT aircraft and ground vehicle. You will establish the technical vision, hire top tier engineers, and partner with all other engineer team leads to execute cross-functionally. Extreme ownership is expected where your team will carry designs from concept through manufacturing. Team leads and managers at...
AV
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer, Sr.
$122,500 - $187,000 yearly
AeroVironment, Inc. Petaluma, CA
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Sr. Mechanical Engineer applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. Leads and supports the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications. Leads or supports mechanical packaging development effort for electronic equipment that withstand stringent environmental requirements (i.e., mass, volume, thermal, vibration). Manages mid-size development projects outsourced to sub-contractors (development of a system, equipment or components). Position Responsibilities Leads or supports the thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid flow analysis efforts for electronics equipment Leads the testing and data collection in the laboratory and the field Models the mechanical devices and selects the proper material...
AV
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer III
$100,500 - $153,250 yearly
AeroVironment, Inc. Petaluma, CA
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Mechanical Engineer III applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. Leads and supports the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications. Leads or supports mechanical packaging development effort for electronic equipment that withstand stringent environmental requirements (i.e., mass, volume, thermal, vibration). Manages mid-size development projects outsourced to sub-contractors (development of a system, equipment or components). Position Responsibilities Leads or supports the thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid flow analysis efforts for electronics equipment Leads the testing and data collection in the laboratory and the field Models the mechanical devices and selects the proper material...
TA
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Machine Shop Production Engineer (Level III, Senior, Staff)
$120,000 - $160,000 yearly
True Anomaly Long Beach, CA
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity. What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results. It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together. YOUR MISSION We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands-on engineering and advancing new technologies in space. As a Machine Shop Production Engineer, you will own the production engineering strategy and execution for machined components from receipt of...
RL
Sep 16, 2026
Full time
Senior Supplier Development Engineer I/II - Mechanical
$122,600 - $228,875 yearly
Rocket Lab Corporation Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SUPPLY CHAIN Rocket Lab's Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers' missions, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and receiving, manage direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard. They are the chain that links...
EI
Sep 16, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Engineer
Essex Industries, Inc. Huntington Beach, CA
Essex Industries is a multi-site aerospace and defense manufacturer serving military and commercial customers worldwide. The Manufacturing Engineer designs and improves manufacturing processes, tooling, and test equipment to support efficient production. This role optimizes layouts, workflows, and assembly methods while ensuring parts, tools, and processes meet product specifications and manufacturing goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Using Solidworks, Designs and qualifies fixtures and tooling for assembly and manufacturing. Designs, specifies and qualifies test equipment. Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design to ensure efficient production methods. Project leader on NPD product integration in to the manufacturing facility, and represents operations at stage gate meetings on small to...
AV
Sep 15, 2026
Full time
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
$100,500 - $153,250 yearly
AeroVironment, Inc. Moorpark, CA
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Sr. Mechanical Engineer applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. This individual will be a part of a design team focused on development of the next generation UAV systems and their subsystems. This includes all levels and facets of design from conceptual clear through the detailed design and will include building and testing of these systems. Position Responsibilities Designs structural components, electro-mechanical design, payload mechanical design, ground equipment mechanical design, launching systems, flight control actuators integration, thermal analysis, prototype hardware development, tooling and fixtures design Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports. Assists project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering work Confers with...
TA
Sep 14, 2026
Full time
2027 Electronic Component Structural Analysis Engineer
$120,000 - $140,000 yearly
The Aerospace Corporation El Segundo, CA
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of...
At
Sep 12, 2026
Full time
Process Development Engineer - CNC
$91,625 - $156,600 yearly
Attalon Richmond, CA
Attalon / Location Overview Attalon is a leading innovator in advanced optical technologies, serving mission-critical applications across aerospace, defense, and scientific research. Our dedication to precision engineering, technical excellence, and continuous innovation has established us as a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance optical systems. Process Development Engineer - CNC We are seeking a highly skilled Process Development Engineer - CNC to join our Richmond, California team. You will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting CNC programs and machining processes that enable high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing of glass aerospace components. This role works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to translate complex design requirements into reliable, scalable machining solutions. If you're energized by complex challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to shape...
At
Sep 12, 2026
Full time
Lead Coating Engineer
$100,625 - $178,050 yearly
Attalon Richmond, CA
Attalon / Location Overview The Attalon Integrated Optical Systems business unit is a precision optics and optical assemblies design and manufacturing group that specializes in ultra-precision optical components and coatings. Applications include semiconductor and flat-panel display manufacturing, ground and space-based telescopes, defense systems and other exotic scientific and government-sponsored programs. We are seeking an experienced Optical Coating Engineer to join our team! Lead Coating Engineer Job Details The Optical Coating Engineer leads the technical team and drives the design, development, and implementation of new thin-film coating products and manufacturing processes. This role covers all aspects of coating engineering, including coating and tooling design, process development, qualification, documentation, and hands-on support of coating operations such as substrate preparation, deposition, inspection, and characterization. The engineer also serves as the...
At
Sep 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer
$91,625 - $156,600 yearly
Attalon Richmond, CA
Attalon / Location Overview Join Attalon, a global innovator in advanced optical technologies supporting aerospace, defense, and scientific research. Our Richmond facility is home to world-class engineering talent and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities. Here, you'll help build optical systems that empower breakthrough missions and cutting-edge discoveries. Job Title Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer Job Details Attalon is seeking a highly skilled Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer to drive the next generation of precision optical manufacturing. In this role, you will shape the processes behind mission-critical lenses, mirrors, telescopes, and optical assemblies used in advanced aerospace and defense applications. You'll lead the transition of innovative designs from concept to production, optimize performance on the factory floor, and play a central role in ensuring Attalon delivers unmatched quality and reliability. If you're energized by complex...
FI
Sep 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate, Electrical Engineering
Fisica, Inc. Simi Valley, CA
Job Title: Senior Associate, Electrical Engineering Job Location: Simi Valley, CA (This position is 100% onsite) Business Unit: Datron Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off. About Fisica Inc. Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground-based antennas, as well as cutting-edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense. Our company operates as - ATI, Randtron, Datron and Space Vector -each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. Led by a seasoned management team, Fisica is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical solutions that enhance national security. At...
FI
Sep 12, 2026
Full time
Specialist, Electrical Engineering
Fisica, Inc. Simi Valley, CA
Job Title: Specialist, Electrical Engineering Job Location: Simi Valley, CA (This position is 100% onsite) Business Unit: Datron Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off. About Fisica Inc. Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground-based antennas, as well as cutting-edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense. Our company operates as - ATI, Randtron, Datron and Space Vector -each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. Led by a seasoned management team, Fisica is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical solutions that enhance national security. At...
VS
Sep 12, 2026
Full time
Construction Project Engineer
Varda Space Industries El Segundo, CA
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda's W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses. From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind. Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by...
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