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TA
Mar 30, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer, Missile Defense (Senior-Staff)
True Anomaly Long Beach, CA
A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth-from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together YOUR MISSION The next generation of missile defense demands hardware that performs flawlessly at...
DC
Aug 05, 2026
Intern
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
DCX-CHOL Enterprises, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
Company Overview: DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is a leading source for high performance interconnect products. We design, engineer, and produce cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, conduit assemblies, custom connectors, wire enclosures and much more! We are privately held American owned Small Business made up of five (5) vertically integrated manufacturing and assembly divisions, each with their own history, specializations and products. Position Purpose: The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support the Manufacturing Engineering Department with day-to-day activities related to manufacturing documentation, production support, and process improvement. This internship is designed to provide hands-on learning experience in cable assembly, electro-mechanical manufacturing, basic 3D printing, and ERP-based production systems within an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. Position Description: The intern will work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Production, and...
SD
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Singularity Defense Corp. Gardena, CA
About the Company: We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and top-tier Silicon Valley rms. We're assembling a high urgency team committed to moving fast, solving hard problems, and defending what matters most. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand. Role Overview As our Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll own the integrity of the production process from prototype to full-rate manufacturing. You will be the connective tissue between design, manufacturing, and quality-ensuring that our builds are repeatable, efficient, and reliable. You'll play a critical role in developing robust manufacturing processes, executing quality assurance strategies, and continuously improving product reliability in a...
MC
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Deputy Engineering Leader - San Jose, CA
$114,640 - $157,630 yearly
M.C. Dean, Inc San Jose, CA
Overview About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. We are...
DW
Aug 05, 2026
Intern
R&D Mechanical Engineering Intern
$20.00 - $23.00 hourly
Design West Technologies, Inc. Tustin, CA
Design West Technologies Inc. of Tustin, CA has an immediate need for a Mechanical-Engineering Intern for late Summer/early Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to R&D projects for the Department of Defense. In this role, you will work with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, procurement and planning departments. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today! A DAY IN THE LIFE AS AN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN AT DWT The Mechanical Engineering Intern will participate in R&D development and testing chem-bio-rad-nuclear (CBRN) and weapon systems and components, support drawing and documentation updates, support proposal activities, develop 3D models of parts or fixtures using SolidWorks, document machine set up processes and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS: Pursuing or recent graduate B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or similar engineering discipline Motivated to learn and work in a team...
AA
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Bid & Proposal Engineer
$72,000 - $95,000 yearly
Applied Aerospace Structures Corporation Stockton, CA
Description ABOUT APPLIED AEROSPACE: Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission-critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose-driven innovation, we're helping take aerospace technology to new heights - and we're looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey. OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Complete all necessary duties to create, submit and follow up on bids and proposals for the company. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Input all data into the Estimating Workbook. Interface with customer for pertinent information regarding each bid. Follow up with customer or business development manager on status of each proposal submitted until expiration date or until a selection has been made. Obtain feedback (competition,...
KT
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Robotics Engineering Lead
$114,000 - $192,000 yearly
Keysight Technologies, Inc. Santa Rosa, CA
Overview Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Unlock your insight and deliver innovative solutions by joining Keysight Technologies as the technical lead who brings automation to our factory floor. Do what you love to do, while learning every day alongside the global experts who build the highest-quality electronic measurement...
KT
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - Semiconductor Operations
$100,850 - $168,080 yearly
Keysight Technologies, Inc. Santa Rosa, CA
Overview Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Responsibilities Keysight's semiconductor fab is expanding and looking for a Equipment Engineer within our Thin Film Fab Team. In this role, you will: Own and become the technical expert for a suite of manufacturing equipment in our semiconductor manufacturing space (Dry...
KT
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Engineer
$110,660 yearly
Keysight Technologies, Inc. Santa Clara, CA
Overview Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Responsibilities As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for improving products, processes, and components to meet customer and system performance requirements. You will have the opportunity to directly work with production teams and introduce new technologies while...
KT
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
PCB Layout Engineer
$114,620 - $191,030 yearly
Keysight Technologies, Inc. Calabasas, CA
Overview Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Responsibilities Design complex, 30+ layer PCB with multiple high density BGAs using Cadence Allegro Build symbols, develop stackups, prescribe pin swaps, import netlist and constraints, familiar with Cadence CM front to back flow Check peer designs and library symbols Take...
LD
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Design
$107,089 - $159,027 yearly
Leonardo DRS San Diego, CA
Job ID: 114787 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 - Design at Daylight will be responsible for mechanical architecture, opto-mechanical design execution, and system-level integration of laser, optical, and robotic subsystems, including tooling and fixtures. Serving as the physical integration backbone of the product, this role operates across three key areas: technical expertise, system-level understanding, and project execution. The engineer produces detailed artifacts defining geometry, tolerances, thermal behavior, alignment sensitivity, manufacturability, and testability while translating system requirements...
Hy
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Composites Stress Engineer
$138,000 - $249,000 yearly
Hybron El Segundo, CA
Company Overview Hybron is an advanced manufacturing company that is building lightweight composites at mass production scale. At Hybron, we have pioneered a new composites manufacturing process that enables complex, high performance composite parts to be produced 10-100 times faster than traditional manufacturing, at a fraction of the cost. We recently closed an oversubscribed $25M seed round, are backed by the Northrop Grumman Technology Accelerator, and are rapidly growing to commercialize and mass produce composite products at a scale never seen before. Our current focus is applying our proprietary process to composite artillery shells, solid rocket motor nozzles, gas turbine engine components, and airframes. If you want to join a rapidly growing company working on cutting edge composites technology while building capabilities for the warfighter and reshoring U.S. manufacturing, then we want to speak with you. About the Role This is a full-time, in-person role at our El...
Hy
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
CNC Manufacturing Engineer (Entry to Mid-Level))
$85,000 - $120,000 yearly
Hybron El Segundo, CA
Company Overview Hybron Technologies is a startup that has developed a new manufacturing method for fiber-reinforced polymer composites that will revolutionize lightweight component production. Our new process solves the major challenges of traditional composites manufacturing, enabling more complex parts to be manufactured with higher quality and greater strength, at 10-100 times the speed. We have already successfully tested our first composite compressor blades in a fighter jet engine and are looking to apply this technology to many other applications in multiple sectors, from energy to aerospace to defense. Your journey with us is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to shape the future of advanced manufacturing. Our technology will help solve current major problems, namely by increasing the performance and reducing the cost of components for America's warfighters, increasing the fuel efficiency of systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and bringing back domestic...
Hy
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
CNC Manufacturing Engineer (Mid- Senior Level)
$85,000 - $120,000 yearly
Hybron El Segundo, CA
Company Overview Hybron Technologies is a startup that has developed a new manufacturing method for fiber-reinforced polymer composites that will revolutionize lightweight component production. Our new process solves the major challenges of traditional composites manufacturing, enabling more complex parts to be manufactured with higher quality and greater strength, at 10-100 times the speed. We have already successfully tested our first composite compressor blades in a fighter jet engine and are looking to apply this technology to many other applications in multiple sectors, from energy to aerospace to defense. Your journey with us is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to shape the future of advanced manufacturing. Our technology will help solve current major problems, namely by increasing the performance and reducing the cost of components for America's warfighters, increasing the fuel efficiency of systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and bringing back domestic...
TT
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer III
$91,100 - $115,000 yearly
Tri Tool, Inc. Rancho Cordova, CA
Job Type Full-time Description Why work at TriTool? It's a new era of industry. Technology is evolving. Demand for customization is increasing. Lead times are decreasing. Tolerances are tightening. To stay ahead of competition, industry leaders must innovate faster, drive efficiencies, and streamline operations. At Tri Tool, we cut through complexity and provide industry leading custom solutions, off-the-shelf pipe beveling and flange facing tools, and expert field services for piping and tubing. For more than 50 years, we have partnered with companies in major industrial markets-aerospace, government and defense, life sciences, power generation, oil and gas, and semiconductor-to design, develop, and manufacture precision machining and custom engineered tools that increase productivity, optimize costs, and accelerate delivery. Combining proven expertise with unrivalled experience and extraordinary ingenuity, we go above and beyond expectations to deliver solutions that...
TP
Aug 05, 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)....
GA
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Logistics Engineer
$95,000 - $125,000 yearly
GALT San Diego, CA
About Company Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration, and rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations. At GALT Aerospace, employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values: The Right Thing: We work on...
TA
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Component Analysis and Space Structural Engineer
$100,300 - $175,900 yearly
The Aerospace Corporation El Segundo, CA
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future space systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of...
NT
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Motors
$149,500 - $209,000 yearly
Neros Technologies Torrance, CA
Who we are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We're hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years. What you will be doing We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and expansion of our internal motor manufacturing operations. This role will lead our motor manufacturing from initial equipment bring-up through serial production. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with...
NT
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer
$149,500 - $209,000 yearly
Neros Technologies Torrance, CA
Who we are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We're hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years. What you will be doing As a Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer, you will play a key role in bringing complex hardware products from concept to high-volume production. You will work across Engineering, Test, and Operations to develop robust manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly solutions. This role...
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