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Av
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Sr. Engineer, Development Engineering (Utility-Scale Solar)
$115,000 - $130,000 yearly
Avantus Remote (San Diego, CA)
ABOUT AVANTUS Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline of solar with integrated storage will generate enough dispatchable power to serve more than 10 million Americans, day and night. Backed by strategic investment from KKR and EIG, and building on more than a decade of industry leadership, Avantus is growing its position as an independent power producer, delivering affordable, reliable clean energy solutions to meet America's growing energy demand. ABOUT THE POSITION The Senior Engineer, Development Engineering is responsible for developing the site constraints for early to late-stage development projects. They will act as the technical lead for engineering studies and will coordinate cross-functionally with the development, permitting, and land team to ensure the constraints reflect the latest updates. They will work on 5-10 projects concurrently, in various stages of...
NV
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer
$85,000 - $120,000 yearly
NV5 San Diego, CA
Overview NV5's Southern California Water/Wastewater Practice has an exciting opportunity for an associate engineer. Our practice focuses on the planning and design of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure. We produce sustainable and innovative projects that assist disadvantaged communities with access to safe drinking water and promote sustainable water resources through water recycling and indirect potable reuse. Our primary mission is to create a lasting impact on society. We believe that every individual should have access to clean and safe drinking water, regardless of their circumstances. With this in mind, we take a two-fold approach to our mission: access to safe drinking water & sustainable water resources. By designing and implementing innovative water infrastructure projects, we actively contribute to this fundamental goal. In addition to providing immediate access to clean water, we are deeply committed to the sustainable management of water...
QE
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 077QE
$138,476 - $230,793 yearly
Quartus Engineering Remote (San Diego, CA)
About Quartus Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value. About Aerospace Sector Quartus is a key contributor to aerospace advancements, specializing in engineering simulation and custom hardware. We've played a vital role in a diverse range of free space, launch and spacecraft projects including the NASA James Webb Space Telescope project for 17 years, covering design, analysis, and testing. Quartus is involved in leading in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) systems. Our expertise spans aircraft structural design, analysis, and testing,...
QE
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Opto-Mechanical Engineer III - 084QE
$94,581 - $157,635 yearly
Quartus Engineering Remote (San Diego, CA)
About Quartus Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value. About Aerospace Sector Quartus is a key contributor to aerospace advancements, specializing in engineering simulation and custom hardware. We've played a vital role in a diverse range of free space, launch and spacecraft projects including the NASA James Webb Space Telescope project for 17 years, covering design, analysis, and testing. Quartus is involved in leading in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) systems. Our expertise spans aircraft structural design, analysis, and testing,...
SA
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5161)
$166,632 - $249,948 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. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware. You'll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity,...
SA
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5162)
$166,632 - $249,948 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. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware. You'll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity,...
QE
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 065QE
Quartus Engineering San Diego, CA
About Quartus Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value. About Applied Photonics Sector Applied Photonics is a business unit within Quartus that focuses on the practical application of the science and technology of light. Our teams develop innovative products as well as custom optical and metrology solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Our expertise spans precision metrology, robotics, machine vision, semiconductor and emerging photonic technologies including quantum optics. Typical development cycles begin with defining customer objectives,...
MQ
Dec 18, 2025
Full time
Mechanical Engineer 2
Monarch Quantum San Diego, CA
Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Mechanical Engineer 2. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Work independently and in a team while over communicating with the manager and the teammates. May mentor junior engineers. Execute complex engineering tasks involving planning, preparation, data/information collection and analysis and decision-making in a process involving peer reviews and documentation of the results. Use tenacity, patience, self-discipline and passion for excellence to assure accuracy of execution schedule, data quality/integrity, conformance to company best practices, clarity in communication...
QE
Nov 12, 2025
Full time
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Semiconductor - 045QE
$114,609 - $187,270 yearly
Quartus Engineering Remote (San Diego, CA)
About Quartus Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value. What will you do? As an Opto-Mechanical Senior Engineer in our Semiconductor sector, you will design and develop robust mechanics for high performance optical systems in challenging environments. You will work as part of a team of creative cross-disciplinary engineers to meet project and customer requirements and gain exposure to a wide variety of optical systems from non-contact optical metrology to industrial automation and everything in between. At Quartus, you will be involved in the entire project...
LD
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Design
$107,089 - $159,027 yearly
Leonardo DRS San Diego, CA
Job ID: 114787 DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Job Summary The Senior Mechanical Engineer - Design at Daylight will be responsible for mechanical architecture, opto-mechanical design execution, and system-level integration of laser, optical, and robotic subsystems, including tooling and fixtures. Serving as the physical integration backbone of the product, this role operates across three key areas: technical expertise, system-level understanding, and project execution. The engineer produces detailed artifacts defining geometry, tolerances, thermal behavior, alignment sensitivity, manufacturability, and testability while translating system requirements...
GA
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Logistics Engineer
$95,000 - $125,000 yearly
GALT San Diego, CA
About Company Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration, and rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations. At GALT Aerospace, employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values: The Right Thing: We work on...
Sy
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Engineer, Mechanical Engineering- CA
$140,000 - $160,000 yearly
Synchron San Diego, CA
About Synchron Synchron's vision is to build non-surgical brain-computer interfaces at global scale that protect the fundamental human rights of freedom of expression and autonomy. Our first mission is to develop motor decoders that restore the ability of 15 million people with paralysis to interact with the digital world. Our second mission is to develop whole-brain cognitive decoders that enable hundreds of millions of people with cognitive decline to preserve and expand their agency as cognition changes over time. In pursuing these goals, we aim not only to help humans flourish, but also to drive fundamental discoveries in human intelligence. Our team operates at the intersection of healthcare and technology, translating breakthrough research into real-world, safety-critical systems. Senior Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Implantable Neuroelectronics Team (IRTU) Location: San Diego, CA (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a R&D...
RW
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Engineer
$120,000 - $150,000 yearly
Rock West Composites San Diego, CA
Rock West Composites is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and production of high-performance composite structures for DoD, space, and commercial applications. This role is responsible for defining and executing manufacturing processes from prototype through production, ensuring products meet requirements for quality, cost, and performance. You'll work closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Production teams to solve complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement. This is a hands-on role in a small batch, R&D-focused environment, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced settings and enjoys taking ownership of projects from start to finish. What You'll Own Manufacturing process development from concept through production Creation and control of manufacturing documentation (MBOMs, work instructions, travelers, process specs) Product quality, manufacturability, and process efficiency Resolution of technical issues on the...
II
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Sr Mechanical Design Engineer
$98,400 - $147,600 yearly
Illumina, Inc. San Diego, CA
What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support new product development in genomics instrumentation. This is a mechanical design focused role working on custom mechanisms and precision motion systems. Seeking an engineer with experience in designing of motorized mechanisms including a good...
WJ
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Fire Protection Engineer | 10+ years
$101,550 - $169,250 yearly
Wiss Janney Elstner Associates, Inc. San Diego, CA
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) , an employee-owned firm, is seeking a curious, committed, and enthusiastic Fire Protection Engineer to join our dynamic and diverse team of engineers and designers. This position is located in our San Diego office. Building on the industry experience you bring to WJE, our team will commit to your development into a well-rounded consultant; facilitating your continued deepening of technical expertise and project management skills, encouraging your participation in industry professional development opportunities, and supporting your desire to make a meaningful impact in your field. If you are enthusiastic about solving problems, curious about how things work, and not afraid to get your hands dirty, we want you on our team! Responsibilities: Assume responsibility for the day-to-day success of multiple projects, including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; training and...
TM
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Outfitting Field Engineer
Trident Maritime Systems, San Diego, CA
Trident Maritime Systems LLC Job Description Outfitting Field Engineer Department : Engineering FLSA Status : Exempt Reports To : Engineering Manager US Citizenship Required. Summary Designs interior construction (joiner work) of marine craft and floating structures such as ships, barges, tugs, dredges, and other marine craft by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Designs the layout of joiner work of craft interiors including cargo spaces, passenger compartments, crew quarters, public spaces, staterooms, galleys, and other interior parts of the Vessel as specified by the contract. • Graphically interprets basic design requirements of joiner work from customer furnished guidance documents • Review and comment on engineering drawing and other documentation from customers, vendors, and junior staff members. • Produces detailed material/equipment procurement...
SA
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Aerostructures Design Engineer II (R5157)
$88,075 - $132,113 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. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release. You'll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most...
SA
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5159)
$136,730 - $205,096 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. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release. You'll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most...
Ex
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$135,000 - $165,000 yearly
Exthymic San Diego, CA
Exthymic is an early-stage deep-tech startup on a mission to prevent millions of cancer deaths by making curative cell therapies widely accessible. Our platform enables the manufacturing of patient-specific treatments at the point of care. Led by experienced industry pioneers, we blend hardware, software, and biochemical engineering to disrupt the status quo and democratize life-saving therapies. Join us to solve complex challenges and drive global healthcare innovation. About You You are a hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer who turns requirements into working hardware. You move fluidly between CAD and the bench, and you know the difference between a prototype that proves a concept and a design that's ready to build. You take pride in parts that are not just functional but manufacturable and serviceable, and you are comfortable owning the detailed design of components and subsystems while collaborating with fluidics, software, and biology teams to get the whole instrument...
CP
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Structural Project Engineer (Entry-Level)
$85,000 - $100,000 yearly
Clark Pacific San Diego, CA
Build Your Career in Structural Engineering At Clark Pacific, you'll do more than design buildings you'll help bring them to life. As an Entry-Level Structural Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced Structural Engineers, Project Engineers, and industry experts to design innovative precast concrete building systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission-critical, and advanced manufacturing facilities. From your first day, you'll gain hands-on experience with structural analysis, design, manufacturing, and field operations while contributing to real projects that shape skylines and communities. If you're looking for a place where you can continue learning, earn your PE and SE licenses, and grow into a technical leader, Clark Pacific offers a career path-not just a job. Location: San Diego, California Competitive Compensation: $85,000-$100,000 annually , depending on experience. What You'll Do Assist in the structural design of precast concrete building...
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