14 thermal protection system jobs found in San Diego

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...

The Team and the Role INDUS is a 100% employee-owned, customer-focused government services provider with expertise in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program/Financial Management, Logistics, and Data Analytics. At INDUS, we believe in the value of the INDUS team. Together we deliver exceptional customer service, foster a growth and support-centered work environment, and focus on how we can give back to the communities that we serve. Empowering our employees starts on day one and creates an environment full of innovation and promise. By offering mentorship and robust Training and Development opportunities, INDUS continues its pursuit to be the Employer of Choice. The Southern California (SOCAL) Fleet Operational Readiness Division, Code 25, manages the air, surface, submarine, and combat system test and analysis, weapon evaluation, mobile target, tactical exercise analysis, magnetic signature reduction, and range support programs assigned to the Department's...

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...

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 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. What we need: The Standards Solutions group within Solutions Platforms Engineered (SPE) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team. This group develops innovative, standardized products that support customer success across a wide range of industries. What does the role require: In this role, you will be responsible for the design, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical systems for packages, including fuel, start, lube, air,...

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,...

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...

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,...

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Opto-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: Design & Engineering Photonic Component & Assembly Design: Design precision mechanical components and sub-assemblies for photonic systems, including optical isolators, fiber optic connectors, and micro-optic/crystal mounting solutions. Precision Optomechanical Fixturing: Design and build custom assembly tooling, alignment jigs, and fabrication stations to support low-volume prototyping and high-volume production. Tolerance & Thermal Analysis: Perform basic tolerance stack-up analysis and...

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....

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. 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...