51 product development engineer jobs found in San Diego

Rock West Composites is seeking a Product Development Project Engineer to lead program execution and customer success across a business segment. Who We Are: Rock West Composites designs and manufactures advanced composite solutions that power some of the most demanding aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications. From concept through production, we help our customers turn complex ideas into high performance products. As an employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and building products that matter, you'll feel right at home here. Position Summary: The Senior Project Engineer leads complex product development projects from concept through production transition, applying expertise in composite materials, processes, fabrication, and testing. This role manages technical execution, cost, schedule, and risk while partnering with customers and cross-functional teams to develop...

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Solar Turbines is looking for a motivated team member to work on New Product Introduction (NPI) using the agile development process. The Principal NPI Mechanical Engineer is responsible for driving the development and delivery of new turbomachinery products from concept through beneficial use. This role leads mechanical design efforts, evaluates and refines design solutions, and ensures they are safe, high-quality, and cost-effective. Success in this...

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Solar Turbines is looking for a motivated team member to work on New Product Introduction (NPI) using the agile development process. The Senior NPI Mechanical Engineer is responsible for driving the development and delivery of new turbomachinery products from concept through beneficial use. This role is responsible for mechanical design efforts, evaluates and refines design solutions, and ensures they are safe, high-quality, and cost-effective. Success...

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...

Introduction to the Job In this role, you will serve as a principal technical leader for optomechanical architecture and design across new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives. You will collaborate closely with optical, mechanical, systems, controls, thermal, manufacturing, service, quality, and supplier teams to deliver stable, precise, reliable, and manufacturable optomechanical solutions throughout the product lifecycle. Based in San Diego, California, you will provide technical leadership for Cymer's Light Conditioning Function team. You will guide complex module development, introduce new technologies, sustain and improve released products, and influence engineering roadmaps five to seven years ahead. You will help define the future of precision engineering while ensuring existing products remain reliable, manufacturable, serviceable, and responsive to customer needs. Role and Responsibilities In this Principal Mechanical Engineer role, you...

About Us At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. "For Planet and Progress" is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you're not just forging a career, you're joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way. A Day in the Life We are looking for a Process Controls Engineer II (PCE2) to join us in our San Diego, CA office. This role will report to the Senior Process Controls Engineer and will support the design and delivery of advanced water...

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...

About Us: Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk. Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy . About the Role HavocAI is seeking a Senior Drone Engineer to lead the technical maturation of Locust, our advanced unmanned aircraft system (UAS), as it transitions from a demonstrated prototype to a Department of Defense (DoD) fieldable, Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) platform. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role where you'll drive airframe design for manufacture,...

About Us: Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk. Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy . About the Role HavocAI is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the technical maturation of Locust, our advanced unmanned aircraft system (UAS), as it transitions from a demonstrated prototype to a Department of Defense (DoD) fieldable, Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) platform. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role where you'll drive airframe design for...

Career Area: Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. 2027 TMP Tech & NPI Entry Level Engineering Rotation - MS/PHD The Turbomachinery Technology and New Product Introduction (NPI) team is seeking passionate, entry level engineers with advanced degrees (Master's or PhD) specializing in gas turbine aerodynamics, heat transfer, performance, combustion, additive manufacturing technology, or mechanical/aerospace engineering bachelor's degree with a data science Master/PhD to join our team. Please see job...

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. The Platforms, Technologies, and NPI group is at the forefront of developing innovative, next-generation turbomachinery products and technologies. We are seeking a highly capable and technically proficient Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an agile development team focused on delivering high-impact solutions. In this role, you will apply mechanical engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges and support product development from...

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. The Platforms, Technologies, and NPI group at Solar Turbines is at the forefront of developing innovative, next-generation products that drive customer success across a wide range of industries. Working within a highly collaborative and agile development environment, this team is responsible for advancing new technologies that expand Solar's product portfolio and strengthen our competitive position. We are seeking an experienced and technically...

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. Job Summary: The Automation Systems and Design Engineering (ASD) team is part of the Process and Automation Engineering (PAE) group within the Manufacturing Technology and Transfer (MTT) organization. This functional team has the responsibility for enabling new and existing manufacturing operational...

Engineer the Future of Precision Manufacturing at 5th Axis At 5th Axis , we're global leaders in precision machining, automated production, and turnkey manufacturing solutions. From advanced workholding systems to zero-point technology, we design, build, and deliver solutions that empower machinists and manufacturers worldwide. If you're passionate about solving complex production challenges, improving manufacturing processes, and turning engineering concepts into repeatable shop-floor results, we want you here. Turn Manufacturing Challenges Into Better Processes As a Manufacturing Engineer , you'll work across Manufacturing, Programming, Planning, Quality, and Purchasing to improve how products move from engineering documentation to successful production. You'll develop manufacturing methods, create routings and bills of materials, coordinate tooling and material readiness, and lead projects that improve quality, cost, lead time, and process control. This is a...

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Mechanical Engineering General Summary: Job Overview This candidate will work as part of the CHS global mechanical engineering team. Responsibilities include the mechanical design of electro-mechanical enclosures including server rack platforms, outdoor cabinet enclosures, IOT, fixtures, and consumer mobile device test platforms. This process includes detail design, thermal simulations, tooling and fabrication, sourcing, product testing, and DFMA. Key Responsibilities Design and develop detailed electro-mechanical test fixtures, and development platforms. Create detailed mechanical design, including 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings. Electromechanical chassis and rack design of server test and production platforms. Create necessary documentation for sourcing, assembling, and sustaining assembly BOMs. Coordinating/sourcing prototype and production...

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...

Rock West Composites is seeking a Design Engineer to design and develop advanced composite structures and products for aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications. This role partners with Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and customers to develop innovative, manufacturable solutions from concept through production while ensuring designs meet performance, quality, and cost objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and developing high performance products from concept through production. Position Summary The Design Engineer is responsible for the design and development of composite components, tooling, molds, and fixtures that support customer and internal manufacturing requirements. This role creates 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure products are...

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...

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...

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer At Lighteum, we pride ourselves on being more than just a place of work. We are a vibrant, innovative team committed to making a difference in the world of medical device components by enhancing the lives of patients worldwide by delivering innovative, high-quality medical components to the MedTech industry. Be a part of a team dedicated to playing a role in creating solutions that make a real impact. Your work will contribute to improving lives. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our associates' well-being. Our health and wellness benefits feature comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. To promote financial security, we also provide a 401(k) plan with generous company contribution and match, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Our paid time off policy is generous, including PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays. Be a part of our team today! Sr. Manufacturing Engineer...