27 structural engineer jobs found in San Diego

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world's tallest buildings and most extended spans to engineering inventive "jewel-box" structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget. The Role We have an opportunity for an Engineer to join our...

Salary: $136,177.60 Annually Location : County of San Diego, CA Job Type: Regular - Full time Job Number: 25363508 Department: Public Works, Dept of, Road Division: Engineering Services-Rf Opening Date: 08/20/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Job Summary The County of San Diego Invites Your Interest in an Excellent Career Opportunity! CIVIL ENGINEER Interviews will be held on an ongoing weekly basis Reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, all candidates hired for this position will be eligible to receive an annual base salary of $136,177.60 Future Salary Increases: ** June 2026 - 4.57% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment) ** June 2027 - 4.07% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment) The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available: ** New Hire Lateral Incentive Pay - Candidates who have experience as a Civil Engineer in a public...

Salary: $136,177.60 Annually Location : County of San Diego, CA Job Type: Regular - Full time Job Number: 25363506T Department: Public Works, Dept of, Road Division: Roads Program-Rf Opening Date: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Job Summary The County of San Diego Invites Your Interest in an Excellent Career Opportunity! CIVIL ENGINEER-TRAFFIC Interviews will be held on an ongoing weekly basis Reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, all candidates hired for this position will be eligible to receive an annual base salary of $136,177.60. Future Salary Increases: ** June 2026 - 4.57% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment) ** June 2027 - 4.07% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment) The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available: ** New Hire Lateral Incentive Pay - Candidates who have experience as a Civil Engineer in a public...

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...

Overview Are you passionate about making a difference in the world through engineering solutions that improve water quality and accessibility? NV5 is seeking a Junior Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our dedicated team of professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of exciting projects, contributing to the betterment of communities and the environment. Here At NV5, we are committed to making a positive impact on communities and the environment by creating sustainable and innovative projects. We also take pride in our ability to address the critical needs of disadvantaged communities by providing them with safe and reliable access to clean drinking water. Additionally, we champion the promotion of sustainable water resources through groundbreaking initiatives in water recycling and indirect potable reuse. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in water/wastewater engineering and be a part of a company that's making a...

At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness. We're looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer to drive module design, simulation, optimization, and integration for complex scientific instruments. This is a key role within our Instrument Mechanical Engineering group requiring a technical engineer with a drive to work in a fast paced and innovative environment. Strong engineering fundamentals in electromechanical design, fluidic systems, breadboarding, critical thinking skills, and rapid prototyping are essential attributes. This role will report to the Director of Mechanical Engineering and will be an onsite...

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...

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 an Aerostructures Design Manager to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a contributor on the Structures team you will lead the 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 autonomous...

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....

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,...

Natilus is building the next generation of aviation through the development of blended-wing-body aircraft, delivering a step-change in overall efficiency. Our growing family of aircraft is designed to make air travel more sustainable while fundamentally improving the economics of commercial flight and the operational effectiveness of defense logistics. By combining advanced aerodynamics with innovative design, Natilus aircraft achieve exceptional fuel efficiency, increased payload capacity, and seamless compatibility with existing airport infrastructure. With hundreds of aircraft valued in the billions of dollars already on order, we are redefining how aircraft are designed, built, and operated, representing a meaningful evolution in modern aviation Work Summary: Natilus is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role you will design and integrate aircraft mechanisms and actuation systems, supporting kinematic analysis, structural interfaces,...

Natilus is building the next generation of aviation through the development of blended-wing-body aircraft, delivering a step-change in overall efficiency. Our growing family of aircraft is designed to make air travel more sustainable while fundamentally improving the economics of commercial flight and the operational effectiveness of defense logistics. By combining advanced aerodynamics with innovative design, Natilus aircraft achieve exceptional fuel efficiency, increased payload capacity, and seamless compatibility with existing airport infrastructure. With hundreds of aircraft valued in the billions of dollars already on order, we are redefining how aircraft are designed, built, and operated, representing a meaningful evolution in modern aviation Work Summary: Natilus is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the CAD-based design and development of aircraft structures and systems throughout the design lifecycle...

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...

Worker Type Regular Job Description AV's Titan RF-CUAS Group designs, develops, and manufactures the Titan Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, providing real-time protection for life, property, and sensitive infrastructure from unwanted drones using a non-destructive AI-based approach. Titan systems are deployed across the globe, rapidly expanding the footprint of a technologically innovative solution that addresses all aspects of the user experience. AV is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Sr. Manager to lead our mechanical engineering team and support our growing department. This role is ideal for a mechanically adept engineer with a robust technical background, proven leadership skills, and meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable performing hands-on engineering tasks and managing the development and well-being of direct reports. As Mechanical Engineering Sr. Manager, you will play a dual role: You will be responsible for the...

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 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 Us DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools - including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that "Your Mission is Our Passion," DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions. Overview The systems engineer is responsible for integrating various network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices. Duties of a systems engineer typically include managing the development cycle associated...

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...

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...