39 senior design engineer jobs found in San Diego

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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 Structural 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 advanced...

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Robotic Automation & Mechanical Design Engineer. 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: Design pick-and-place systems that leverage machine vision for accurate position detection. Build expert-level cable management solutions for dynamic assemblies. Conduct thermal, structural, and vibration modeling for complex opto-mechanical assemblies and alignment systems. Employ and enhance automated fluid dispensing systems. Ensure adherence to best practices for serviceability and maintainability in designs. Develop optical alignment architectures for both coarse and...

Company Overview: MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for DataCenter, Telecommunication, and Industrial and Defense applications.Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and salesoffices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. MACOM is certified to theISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental managementstandard. MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertisewith multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, and InP fabrication, manufacturing,assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe,and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. https://www.macom.com/. Inaddition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competencywithin our business. MACOM sells and distributes products globally via asales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized salesrepresentatives, and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trainedacross all of our products to give...

Job ID: 113496 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 at Daylight will be responsible for supporting the design and analysis of lasers, robotics, tooling and fixtures. They should have a strong understanding of robust opto-mechanical design practices including precision mechanism, kinematics, lasers, and thermal control. They will support the design, analysis, documentation and testing of optical/laser products, systems, and/or subsystems. Working with a multi-disciplinary design team, they will execute on optical and mechanical modeling, prototyping, calculations, FEA, and testing. The successful candidate would be...

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. This position in Solar Turbine's Package NPI team offers a rare opportunity to join a collection of high performing individuals who are working together to develop the most innovative and in-demand turbomachinery products in the energy market today. Meeting the challenges of the world's growing energy needs, this team is tasked with developing turbomachinery products serving utilities, data centers and the Oil & Gas industry. The Package NPI team is...

Salary : $135,702.78 - $187,014.55 Annually Location : San Diego, CA Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 00321 Department: Engineering Opening Date: 04/20/2026 General Duties Ideal Candidate Are you a Civil Engineer who can design water/wastewater infrastructures in a time sensitive manner? Do you possess exceptional problem-solving skills? If so, we would like to hear from you. The ideal candidate will administer and evaluate consultant proposals and bids and assist in drafting and finalizing proposals and contract documents for bidding and award. Did your military service involve planning infrastructure projects, managing construction efforts, analyzing technical data, or coordinating complex operations? We're looking for individuals with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage projects from planning through completion, capabilities often developed through military service. If you served in roles such as a Navy Civil...

Geo-Logic Associates (GLA) is a privately-held, multidisciplinary, geologic, geotechnical, hydrogeologic, civil, and environmental consulting firm. Our highly experienced professionals manage projects through 30 US office locations and an office in Peru. GLA is currently seeking an experienced full-time Senior Civil Engineer to support civil/site infrastructure, solid waste, mining, and environmental remediation projects. Projects focus on solid waste facilities and may also include general civil engineering design, stormwater hydrologic and hydraulic design, geotechnical design, and mining facilities. Projects typically also include significant regulatory compliance components. Office Location: San Diego, California Required Qualifications Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field California PE license or ability to obtain same by endorsement 10 years of previous work experience in solid waste management, site/civil, and stormwater...

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. Job Description This position will serve as an Electrical Engineer within our Facility Engineering group at the Harbor Drive (downtown) facility of Solar Turbines. This position manages electrical projects related to Harbor Drive facility improvements, modifications, or surveys. This includes preparing all estimates related to engineering drawings and specifications for work that is part of a major project or a total project of moderate scope. This...

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Mechanical Engineering General Summary: San Diego, CA Neil Burns / Ryan Lane Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the IOT HW design team. This role focuses on the mechanical design of a number of IOT form factor product platforms. The successful candidate will contribute to IOT product development lifecycle, from early concept and detailed design, to prototype builds, ODM collaboration, and sustaining engineering. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop mechanical IOT product FFA platforms supporting next-generation IOT architectures. Interface with ODM / OEM partners across the IOT space to help define the next gen IOT industrial HW applications Own detailed mechanical design, including 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings. Creating, documenting, sourcing, building, and sustaining mechanical server assembly BOMs....

OPEN JOB: Senior Principal Engineer - Turbine Production Engineering LOCATION: San Diego, California ***Relocation Assistance Available SALARY: $125,925 to $157,406 INDUSTRY: Engineering COMPANY: Leading manufacturer of industrial gas turbines, producing units ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Turbine Production Engineering (TPE) department provides our manufacturing, operations, and supply chain partners with technical engineering support related to Solar's gas turbine components and assemblies. TPE engineers are expected to support all engine model lines with respect to their accountable part family. This position requires extensive collaboration with internal customers within manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and design engineering to address component quality, cost, and velocity. TPE engineers must be able to interpret functional design requirements, detailed engineering specifications, and manufacturing...

Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Geoenvironmental Engineer to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice at our San Diego, California, office. The position will apply engineering or geology skills to a variety of projects involving landfills, transfer stations, surface impoundments, geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, solid waste planning, and other solid waste management systems while further developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering...

Compensation Range $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annual Salary Job Description Summary: Work with VD&C Manager & Assigned Project to create field related Layout, detail & coordination drawings Job Description: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Able to perform essential Project Engineer responsibilities and duties. Assist with reviewing pursuit and project information to produce industry leading realistic renderings, graphics, animations, and other visuals to support pursuits. Collaborate with pursuits team to develop best-in-class site logistics plans and assist with developing content to support interviews and pursuit as directed. Utilize tools and software for site surveying and layout with supervision. Assist with the setup of background models to ensure efficient project setup, utilize real world coordinates and project coordinates to support effective coordination, surveying, and layout. Setup cloud based collaborative workspaces. Support with...

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing processes to meet company targets for quality, performance, and cost. They will be a subject matter expert and support the activities of the Manufacturing Engineering department to ensure business and customer needs are met. Provides insight to Argen leadership about improving manufacturing processes and efficiency. Help to identify new technologies while driving improvement initiatives, optimize production operations, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains operational readiness of manufacturing equipment, works with the manufacturing team to resolve issues, and spends significant time walking and working on the manufacturing floor. Evaluates manufacturing processes and equipment to identify areas of improvement while actively assisting with production processes....

GROW WITH US AND STAY EXTRAORDINARY: Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight-one of San Diego's fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics, everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small, agile, and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. We're not just reaching for the stars-we're engineering them. Let's innovate the infinite, together. A DAY IN THE LIFE: As a Senior Mechanical Engineer I at Innoflight, you will serve as a principal-level contributor providing technical leadership for the design, analysis, and integration of complex mechanical systems for aerospace and spaceflight applications. You will drive system-level solutions across multiple programs, resolve challenging engineering problems,...

About Us: Collaborative autonomy is how self-tasking teams of machines will solve hard human problems, and HavocAI is an unquestioned leader in collaborative autonomy. We set the standard for autonomous surface vessels for a wide range of defense and commercial maritime missions. Success requires us to grow quickly, and we're looking for teammates who are passionate about solving hard problems, about pushing the envelope, and about preventing conflict and saving lives. Ambition is welcome to apply within. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team, focused on the design, integration, and testing of electrical systems for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and other unmanned platforms. You will play a critical role in delivering mission-ready airborne systems, owning key electrical subsystems from concept through flight testing and deployment in demanding operational environments. Electrical System Design & Architecture...

Job Type Full-time Description Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Federal, Institutional, Public Works Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer for our San Diego office with at least 10 years of engineering design experience with Federal, Institutional, Public Works clients. Must be a registered California Professional Engineer. Duties include but are not limited to, initial project research, plan production, management of plan production staff, plan processing, management of plan processing efforts, construction administration, and project close out efforts. Location: San Diego, California Employment Type: 40 FT Hours Compensation Type: Salary Registration(s): Registered Professional Engineer (PE License) Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Duties: Serve as a Lead Civil Engineer within the Federal practice with Institutional and Public Works experience in the development of...

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Mechanical Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Server Platform Engineering (SPE) team. This role focuses on the mechanical design of high-performance server rack and CPU test platforms. The successful candidate will contribute to the entire server rack product development lifecycle, from early concept and detailed design, to prototype builds, ODM collaboration, and sustaining engineering. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop mechanical server platforms supporting next-generation CPU and compute architectures. Own detailed mechanical design, including 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings. Electromechanical chassis and rack design of server test and production platforms. Creating, documenting, sourcing, building, and sustaining mechanical server assembly BOMs. Coordinating/sourcing prototype and...

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,...

About the Organization E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence. Overview Responsible for the design of deliverables associated with substation design projects supporting one of our largest electric utility clients. Protection & Control design deliverables include one-line & three-line diagrams, AC & DC elementary & logic diagrams, front & rear panel elevations and wiring, supervisory & control drawings, electrical vendor equipment wiring diagrams, complete cable schedule and bill of materials. Substation Physical design deliverables...

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...