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He
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Tooling Engineer
$138,550 - $187,450 yearly
Hermeus Los Angeles, CA
Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries. A Tooling Build Engineer on the Manufacturing team is responsible for the design, development, and validation of innovative tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment that enable the prototyping, integration, and testing of advanced structural assemblies. This role emphasizes creativity, rapid iteration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support early-stage research and development. Responsibilities Own the design, fabrication, and implementation of advanced tooling, fixtures, and integration aids to support R&D, prototype builds, and test campaigns. Partner with structures, manufacturing, and test...
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...
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...
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
Quality Engineer - Metrology
$106,700 - $177,400 yearly
Joby Aviation San Carlos, 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 Quality Engineer, Metrology, who is a highly organized, passionate individual to join our quality engineering team. This Metrology Quality Engineering role is responsible for the development, implementation, and verification of metrological inspection systems, methods, and processes at Joby Aviation. The ideal candidate will...
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...
RL
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Manufacturing Engineer II - Machining
$164,000 - $255,000 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. MANUFACTURING Rocket Lab's Manufacturing teams are the builders and the doers who work with our advanced machinery across our global manufacturing sites to get our satellites, satellite components, and rockets out the door. They bring the designs of our engineers to life by using advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing to create our hardware, and are responsible for delivering our projects and missions on time and on budget to our customers. SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II - MACHINING We are currently seeking an experience Manufacturing Engineer with a focus in Machining based out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA....
RL
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Engineer II / Senior I Manufacturing Engineer
$110,000 - $194,000 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. NEUTRON Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II / SENIOR - FLUID SYSTEMS Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Manufacturing Engineer...
RL
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Engineer II / Senior I - Fluids
$110,000 - $194,000 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. NEUTRON Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II / SENIOR I - FLUID SYSTEMS Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Manufacturing...
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...
As
Sep 16, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Engineer, Additive
$95,000 - $165,000 yearly
Astranis San Francisco, CA
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Manufacturing Engineer, Additive This role is our first Manufacturing Engineer focused on...
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...
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...
At
Sep 11, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer II
$74,000 - $126,500 yearly
Attalon Monrovia, CA
Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light and heat. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. From high-energy directed laser systems to satellite optics and hypersonic thermal protection, Attalon equips the warfighter with the advantage of precision. Ondax Monrovia (www.ondax.com) operates as an autonomous, commercial-first unit of Attalon, specializing in the global manufacture and distribution of proprietary photonics. By utilizing its pioneering Volume Bragg Grating (VBG) technology and SureLock™ wavelength-stabilized semiconductor lasers, Monrovia supplies high-precision, cutting-edge products to rapidly expanding fields like Raman spectroscopy, bio-instrumentation, datacom, scientific research, and high-power industrial lasers. Job Details:...
As
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Sr. Design Engineer (Test & R&D)
Astrolab Hawthorne, CA
Sr. Design Engineer (Test & R&D) Department: Production & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Compensation: $157,000 - $177,000 / year Description Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on - rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way. We are seeking a Sr. Design Engineer (Test & R&D) to lead the mechanical design and development of test infrastructure supporting the development, qualification, and production of advanced aerospace hardware. This role will focus on designing mechatronics test beds, environmental test fixtures, CNC machining fixtures, and Ground Support...
JA
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain and Electronics
$98,400 - $135,300 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...
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