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Ae
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Lead Mechanical Engineer, Laser Communications
Aetherflux San Carlos, CA
About Cowboy Space Corp: Mission Cowboy Space Corporation is solving the global energy crisis by building the infrastructure for abundant, resilient space-based solar energy. We are tackling one of humanity's most complex engineering challenges with a world-class team dedicated to delivering a revolutionary power platform. Cowboy Space Corporation is transforming how civilization powers, computes and connects - from orbit to Earth. Background Cowboy Space Corporation is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our modular, scalable satellites collect sunlight in Low Earth Orbit to enable multiple integrated applications: transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), powering on-orbit high-performance computing clusters (GPU/TPU), and providing secure, high bandwidth optical data transport. Current energy and data systems rely on complex logistics and outdated infrastructure. Cowboy Space Corporation overcomes these...
RD
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Mid-Level Mechanical/Product Development Engineer
RKS Design, Inc. Thousand Oaks, CA
Job Description RKS Design - Thousand Oaks, CA Full-TimeIn-Office RKS Design is seeking a talented Mid-Level Mechanical/Product Development Engineer to join our multidisciplinary product development team. In this role, you will work alongside Industrial Design, Research, Strategy, and Engineering teams to transform innovative concepts into thoughtfully engineered, manufacturable products. Your contributions will span the product development process-from early concept exploration and prototyping through detailed engineering, testing, manufacturing, and production. We are looking for a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working on a wide variety of products and technical challenges and who understands how great engineering supports both the design vision and the end-user experience. Your Role You will contribute to the development of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical products while collaborating closely with designers, engineers, clients, suppliers, and...
Va
Sep 14, 2026
Full time
Mechanisms Engineer
$112,340 - $230,000 yearly
Vast Long Beach, CA
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo. Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built...
OA
Sep 12, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor Design & Prototyping
OpenAI San Francisco, CA
About the Team Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings. Working across the entire model stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the constraints of physical systems to improve peoples' lives. About the Role We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of motor mechanical designs and prototype hardware for advanced robotic systems. You will own stator and rotor mechanical development from early concepts and detailed design through hands-on builds and prototype validation, partnering closely with electromagnetic, electrical, test, and manufacturing teams. This role focuses on the design, integration, and validation of motor components and prototype processes, including laminations, stack assemblies, bobbins, winding...
CC
Sep 11, 2026
Full time
Engineering Director
$232,000 - $253,000 yearly
Cubic Corporation San Diego, CA
Business Unit: Cubic Defense Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com. Job Details: Job Summary: Title - Engineering Director Location - San Diego, CA, onsite Schedule - 9/80 Travel requirements - 25% The Engineering Director will lead and support a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the development, execution, and sustainment of advanced technology products and programs. Based in San Diego, CA, this...
Va
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Senior Structures Engineer, Lunar
$137,000 - $230,000 yearly
Vast Long Beach, CA
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo. Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built...
Va
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer, Structures
$86,100 - $122,220 yearly
Vast Long Beach, CA
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo. Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built...
Va
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Propulsion Engineer - Mechanical Design
$137,760 - $195,552 yearly
Vast Long Beach, CA
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo. Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built...
OS
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Prototype Engineer
$95,000 - $130,000 yearly
Observable Space Los Angeles, CA
About Observable Space At Observable Space, we're redefining how humanity observes and connects with the universe. We're a vertically integrated, high-growth, space technology company building industry-leading precision optics platforms for Earth and in space. Our systems are trusted by thousands of customers, including NASA, JPL, SpaceX, Boeing, RTX, the US Space Force and the U.S. Department of War, leading research institutions and international partners. We combine precision opto-mechanical hardware, embedded compute, cloud orchestration, and developer-friendly APIs into world class products at scale with in-house manufacturing. From advanced ground stations, on-orbit sensor suites, free space optical lasercom, to distributed compute platforms, we deliver the foundational systems enabling continuous, real-time navigation, observation, and communication in space. Observable Space is backed by top-tier institutional investors including Lux Capital, Upfront Ventures, RTX...
Sy
Sep 08, 2026
Contractor
Mechanical Design Engineer
$45.00 - $50.00 hourly
Systematix Concord, CA
We are Systematix and we are currently looking for a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development of sophisticated scientific instrumentation for one of our key clients. ABOUT THE PROJECT Our client is a global leader in science and technology, developing advanced analytical instrumentation used by scientists and researchers around the world. As part of its ongoing product development initiatives, the organization is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary Hardware Product Development team responsible for designing, integrating, prototyping, and verifying technologies for state-of-the-art analytical instruments. The successful candidate will work closely with mechanical, electrical and systems engineers, research scientists, and product development teams throughout the product development lifecycle, helping transform technical concepts into functional, manufacturable, and reliable solutions. ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES...
Ac
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Device Engineer - Mechanical
$145,000 - $155,000 yearly
Alarm.com San Diego, CA
Alarm.com (ADC) is a rapidly expanding technology company developing innovative cloud and device solutions that deliver a unified, connected service to millions of residential and commercial properties in the US and abroad. We are seeking a hands-on Senior Device Engineer - Mechanical to join our hardware team in San Diego and help define the future of connected-home devices, including video doorbells, cameras, sensors, and control modules. As the Senior Device Engineer - Mechanical in our San Diego office, you will independently own the mechanical design of new products from concept through manufacturing. You will serve as the on-site mechanical point of contact for our local Technical Program Managers, Electrical Engineers, Firmware Engineers, and Acoustics Engineer, while coordinating closely with our mechanical engineering team across our Taiwan, Washington DC, and Florida offices and our manufacturing partners in Asia. This role operates in the fast-paced, high-cadence...
TT
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Industrial Design Engineer
$115,000 yearly
Tri Tool, Inc. Rancho Cordova, CA
Job Type Full-time Description With limited supervision, the Senior Industrial Design Engineer is responsible for the industrial design of tools and machinery for pipe and tube machining applications. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have a voracious drive for learning and professional growth. This is a full-time position within the Engineering Department and is based at Tri Tool's headquarters in Rancho Cordova, California. Requirements * denotes essential job function • * Collaborate and strategize with colleagues across engineering, production/manufacturing, product management, service, and repair departments to develop innovative, user-centered industrial tools and equipment. • * Lead industrial design efforts from concept through production, including ideation, sketching, 3D modeling, physical prototyping, and design validation. • * Apply human factors and ergonomics principles to develop products that are safe, intuitive, and optimized for...
Va
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Structures
$137,760 - $195,552 yearly
Vast Long Beach, CA
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us....
Va
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Staff Thermal Engineer
$175,480 - $249,096 yearly
Vast Long Beach, CA
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us....
SS
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer
$65,000 - $162,500 yearly
Staco Systems Irvine, CA
Mechanical Engineer Job Summary The Mechanical Engineer is a key member of the Engineering team as first responder in the support of new and released products. The Mechanical Engineer shall be responsible for the design maintenance of products that have been released to Manufacturing including; support for production problems, field problems, quality problems, material obsolescence, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Mechanical Engineer will also make and recommend design changes through test and troubleshooting by applying principles and theories of electromechanical design, electronic circuitry and component engineering. Receives Direction From: Director of Technology and Market Development, DES Provides Direction to: No direct supervisory responsibilities Examples of Essential Functions : Mechanical: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for product engineering, design...
MC
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Process Engineer
$100,000 - $150,000 yearly
Micross Components San Jose, CA
Job Description: Sr. Process Engineer Reports To: Process Engineering Supervisor Summary: Perform functions to research, develop, document, qualify, and implement production processes for standard and custom packaged DC-DC converter products. Establish stable manufacturing processes at the prototype phase and release to production. Review, develop, and implement process improvements related to both the design and manufacture of Hybrid Microcircuits and PCB based power circuits. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Support process technology transfer from Process Engineering to Manufacturing. Support the development of robust manufacturing processes using Design of Experiments (DOEs). Establish validation and verification criteria for new processes & products. Create and revise documentation detailing production processes and equipment. Provide engineering support to facilitate new processes and troubleshoot problems in assembly areas. Stay abreast of best...
Sa
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Aeromechanical Design Engineer - Metrology SME
Science and Technology Corporation Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Job Title Aeromechanical Design Engineer - Metrology SME Location EDWARDS, CA 93523 US (Primary) Category Scientist Job Type Full-Time Compensation Minimum (USD) $95,000 Compensation Maximum (USD) $120,000 Education Bachelor's Degree Minimum Citizenship Status Required U.S. Citizen Security Clearance Required Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance Job Description Location: NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), Edwards AFB, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary The Aeromechanical Design Engineer - Metrology Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides senior-level engineering support to the Operations Engineering Branch (Code 430) under NASA Armstrong's Engineering and Technical Support Services (ETSS) contract. This position serves as the Center's technical expert in dimensional metrology using Romer Arm portable coordinate-measuring machines (CMMs) and associated analysis software. The engineer leads the planning, setup, and execution...
Va
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Solar Arrays Engineer
$110,000 - $140,000 yearly
Vast Long Beach, CA
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us....
SolidProfessor
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor Seasonal
Paid Engineering Career Research Interview — $50 for 30 Minutes
SolidProfessor Remote (CA)
Help Shape the Future of Engineering Careers SolidProfessor is conducting research to better understand how engineering professionals approach career development, technical assessments, professional portfolios, and job-search platforms. We are inviting engineering design professionals to participate in a 30-minute, one-on-one research interview with a member of our product team. The conversation will take place over Zoom and will be recorded for internal research purposes. Participants who complete the interview will receive $50 as a thank-you for their time and feedback. Who We Are Looking For We want to hear from a broad range of engineering design professionals, including: Currently employed professionals who are not actively looking for a new role Employed professionals who may be open to new opportunities Unemployed or actively searching job seekers Students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals Mid-career professionals Senior...
MA
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Engineer, NPI Packaging
$146,646 yearly
Murata Americas San Diego, CA
pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration. pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor's 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission-to enhance Murata's world-class capabilities with high-performance semiconductors. With a strong foundation in RF integration, pSemi's product portfolio now spans power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning and RF frontends. These intelligent and efficient semiconductors enable advanced modules for smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices and healthcare. From headquarters in San Diego and offices around the world, pSemi's team explores new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better. Job Summary This position assists with all aspects of semiconductor packaging through all phases of product development which includes early concept feasibility, prototyping,...
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