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Le
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Electrical Engineer
$115,000 yearly
Legence San Diego, CA
SC Engineers, a Legence company SC Engineers, founded in San Diego, California, in 2004, is an industry leader in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) planning and design, energy efficiency, building automation, and total building commissioning. Spanning a variety of sectors, including healthcare, education, government, defense, and technology, SC Engineers provides specialized expertise and a collaborative approach to every project, making them an integrated and valued business partner of their clients. Location: San Diego, California Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed. Position Summary We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering to support...
As
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Senior CAD Engineer
$140,000 - $190,000 yearly
Astranis San Francisco, CA
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Senior CAD Engineer As an Astranis Senior CAD Engineer you will be a leader in the design...
As
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Harness Design Engineer
$135,000 - $235,000 yearly
Astranis San Francisco, CA
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Senior Harness Design Engineer As a Senior Harness Design Engineer at Astranis, you will own...
AF
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Director of Engineering
$150,000 - $180,000 yearly
Amro Fabricating Corporation Brea, CA
Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies' core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs. The Director of Engineering leads strategic technical development across machining, welding, CNC programming, and complex assembly operations to strengthen manufacturing capability and program execution. This role drives process innovation, oversees multidisciplinary engineering teams, and ensures alignment between engineering output, customer requirements, and operational performance targets. Working closely with leadership, the Director of Engineering advances technology,...
AF
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Engineering Manager (CNC Machining)
$100,000 - $175,000 yearly
Amro Fabricating Corporation South El Monte, CA
Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies' core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs. As the Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead engineering strategy and hands-on technical execution across large-platform machining, spin forming, and bump forming operations at Karman's California sites. You will manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams, advance manufacturing processes, drive productivity improvements, and align engineering capabilities with business and customer needs. Your leadership strengthens technical innovation, ensures execution excellence, and...
JA
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Structures Test Engineer, Hydraulics
$104,400 - $183,500 yearly
Joby Aviation Santa Cruz, CA
Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview Working as a Structural Test Engineer, you will support the Testing Team. As part of this team, you will perform structural testing of flight-critical structures for VTOL electric aircraft. Working in our structural test lab facility, the structural test engineer will prepare test procedures, assemble test setups, execute tests, and analyze and report test data. The data collected during these tests will inform the company's hardware design efforts and...
JA
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain and Electronics
$119,800 - $205,600 yearly
Joby Aviation San Carlos, CA
Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to join our Electronics Manufacturing Engineering team in San Carlos, CA. This role focuses on process engineering, equipment development, and scaling products from prototype to production. The ideal candidate is highly organized and self-driven, with a strong understanding of mechanical design, design for manufacturability, process development, and quality control. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity - as a Manufacturing Engineer at Joby, you will see your ideas go from concept to reality in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. Responsibilities Develop manufacturing processes, assembly fixturing, tooling, and equipment to support both prototype and production builds Design and optimize full production line layouts and workstations with a focus on safety, ergonomics, quality, and efficiency Author clear, detailed manufacturing work instructions to ensure process consistency and...
JA
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Quality Engineer - Metrology
$106,700 - $177,400 yearly
Joby Aviation San Carlos, CA
Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We're looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a Quality Engineer, Metrology, who is a highly organized, passionate individual to join our quality engineering team. This Metrology Quality Engineering role is responsible for the development, implementation, and verification of metrological inspection systems, methods, and processes at Joby Aviation. The ideal candidate will...
JA
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Electrical Systems Integration Manufacturing Engineer
$78,700 - $130,900 yearly
Joby Aviation Marina, CA
Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We're looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate manufacturing engineer to join our team with a focus in Electrical Systems Integration (ESI), taking prototype work to a manufacturing level and bringing together engineering, manufacturing, and integration. The engineer will be responsible for manufacturing definition of flight critical wire harness assemblies and...
JA
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Senior MRB Liaison Engineer
$105,800 - $177,100 yearly
Joby Aviation Marina, CA
Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated Senior Liaison Engineer to join our growing MRB (Material Review Board) Engineering team. This role is a key position as the company quickly moved towards FAA type and production certifications. The applicant is expected to have a strong understanding of aerospace engineering principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The individual will be...
JA
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Staff Rotor/Hub Design Engineer
$149,900 - $250,000 yearly
Joby Aviation Santa Cruz, CA
Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview Working as a mechanical design engineer you will play a key role with design, development, and certification of advanced propeller systems for next-generation aircraft. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams - including analysis, test, manufacturing, and certification teams - to develop and certify the Joby propeller systems. Responsibilities Support across all phases of the design cycle, concept & optimization,...
AV
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer, Sr.
$122,500 - $187,000 yearly
AeroVironment, Inc. Petaluma, CA
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Sr. Mechanical Engineer applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. Leads and supports the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications. Leads or supports mechanical packaging development effort for electronic equipment that withstand stringent environmental requirements (i.e., mass, volume, thermal, vibration). Manages mid-size development projects outsourced to sub-contractors (development of a system, equipment or components). Position Responsibilities Leads or supports the thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid flow analysis efforts for electronics equipment Leads the testing and data collection in the laboratory and the field Models the mechanical devices and selects the proper material...
AV
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer III
$100,500 - $153,250 yearly
AeroVironment, Inc. Petaluma, CA
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Mechanical Engineer III applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. Leads and supports the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications. Leads or supports mechanical packaging development effort for electronic equipment that withstand stringent environmental requirements (i.e., mass, volume, thermal, vibration). Manages mid-size development projects outsourced to sub-contractors (development of a system, equipment or components). Position Responsibilities Leads or supports the thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid flow analysis efforts for electronics equipment Leads the testing and data collection in the laboratory and the field Models the mechanical devices and selects the proper material...
TP
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer
$102,000 - $189,000 yearly
Three Point Solutions, Inc. Carlsbad, CA
Job title : Mechanical Engineer Client : Aerospace / Aviation / Defense Company Duration : Full-Time Location : Carlsbad, CA Shift : 9/80 Schedule (Every Other Friday Off) Description: Design precision mechanical systems and assemblies. Develop mechatronic and electro-mechanical products. Create 3D models and engineering drawings. Generate technical data packages. Prototype, integrate, and test hardware. Develop test plans and perform validation. Participate in design and product reviews. Implement engineering changes. Support field testing and demonstrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams. Provide technical leadership and project support. Ensure compliance with engineering processes. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 6+ years' experience (or equivalent). Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Experience designing precision mechanisms. Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo preferred)....
Di
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Staff Automation & Controls Engineer
$148,430 - $204,090 yearly
Divergent Torrance, CA
Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built. Purpose The Staff Automation & Controls Engineer will develop flexible robotic manufacturing & automation systems core to the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). The ideal candidate has a track record of successfully architecting and deploying advanced automated systems in a quick changing, start-up environment. This role will take a hands-on execution approach and use their skills in hardware, software...
Di
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Principal Automation & Controls Engineer
$148,430 - $204,090 yearly
Divergent Torrance, CA
Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built. Purpose The Principal Automation & Controls Engineer will lead the development of flexible robotic manufacturing & automation systems, core to the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). The ideal candidate has a track record of successfully architecting and deploying advanced automated systems in a quick changing, start-up environment. This role will take a hands-on execution approach and use their skills...
Di
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Materials & Process Engineer (Metallurgy)
$141,380 - $194,390 yearly
Divergent Torrance, CA
Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built. Purpose As a Senior Materials & Process engineer, you will help accelerate the adoption and qualification of new manufacturing processes through first principles materials engineering and robust qualification testing. The Role Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in L-PBF alloy metallurgical evaluation and microstructure characterization, supporting high-priority improvements to printed material capability and...
Di
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
$142,900 - $196,500 yearly
Divergent Torrance, CA
Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built. Purpose Guide the integration of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies into production, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and quality. This role shapes the future of Divergent's manufacturing by enabling new processes, supporting high-mix hardware, and mentoring engineers to deliver industry-leading results. The Role Lead a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers responsible for driving...
MB
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Structural Engineer - Technical Manager
$120,097 - $208,053 yearly
Michael Baker International, Inc. San Diego, CA
Job Description INTEGRATED DESIGN & ADVISORY (IDA) Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA) is Michael Baker International's national architecture and engineering business vertical, integrating architecture, engineering, federal planning, and strategic advisory services in support of complex buildings and critical infrastructure programs. With professionals located across the country, IDA serves a broad range of public- and private-sector clients, including federal agencies, defense, aviation, data centers, healthcare, higher education, rail and transit, and industrial markets. Our integrated approach emphasizes early collaboration across planning, architecture, and core engineering disciplines-including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire protection and cybersecurity-supported by advisory services delivered throughout the project lifecycle. Building on Michael Baker International's more than 85-year legacy, IDA supports the firm's long-term growth strategy...
HA
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Engineer, Capabilities
$125,000 - $175,000 yearly
Hadrian Automation, Inc Los Angeles, CA
Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost. Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built. Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we're building the future of American manufacturing-and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen. If you're ready to take on the most...
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