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NT
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Lead Mechanical Engineer
$165,500 - $230,500 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 Lead Mechanical Engineer at Neros, you will own products or key subsystems, starting from the conceptual design phase all the way through mass production. This is a dynamic and exciting role at a rapidly growing startup and presents an opportunity to be a foundational member of the...
Si
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Lead Mechanical Engineer, Equipment Engineering
$172,000 - $218,000 yearly
Sila Alameda, CA
About Us We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world? Who You Are Sila's Equipment Engineering team in Alameda is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of manufacturing-scale reactors, bridging the gap between R&D concepts and capital project...
BS
Sep 09, 2026
Full time
Lead Systems Engineer - Optical Systems & Mechanical Integration
$150,000 - $225,000 yearly
Bright Silicon Technologies Pleasanton, CA
About the Role Bright Silicon Technologies, located in Pleasanton, Ca, is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to lead the optomechanical design and architecture of our Free-Space Optical (FSO) terminal. You will be responsible for transforming functional block diagrams and project requirements into precision Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking (PAT) hardware capable of maintaining tight line-of-sight lock on airborne targets. What You'll Do Drive System Architecture: Translate product specifications and government program goals into technical system requirements, developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and coordinate teams to deliver a dynamic Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking (PAT) optomechanical system for line-of-sight acquisition of dynamic airborne targets and free-space optical communications. Transform Concepts into Physical Hardware: Take conceptual system block diagrams and product requirements (sketches, functional flows, concept powerpoints), translate...
QE
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 077QE
$138,476 - $230,793 yearly
Quartus Engineering Remote (San Diego, CA)
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,...
NT
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$152,000 - $213,000 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 Mechanical Engineer at Neros, you will own key components and subsystems within our products, starting from the conceptual design phase all the way through mass production. This is a dynamic and exciting role at a rapidly growing startup and presents an opportunity to be a...
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...
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
Staff Mechanical Engineer - Charging Systems
$161,200 - $221,700 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. 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 About the GSE Team The Ground Support Equipment team designs and builds the charging and thermal conditioning infrastructure that keeps Joby's eVTOL fleet flying. We develop everything from stationary high-power dispensers and charge handles to mobile all-in-one charging systems - hardware that must work reliably in airports, vertiports, and remote sites around the world. We're a small, high-ownership team: everyone here owns hardware from napkin...
GM
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Structural Design Engineer (SE) - Los Angeles
$170,000 - $230,000 yearly
General Matter Los Angeles, CA
About the Company General Matter is enriching uranium in America. Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world's lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States. Our mission is to restore America's ability to produce nuclear fuel-fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors. Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society. We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable. About This Role As a Structural Design Engineer, you will play a...
SA
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Manager, Avionics Mechanical Engineering (R4416)
$180,000 - $280,000 yearly
Shield AI San Diego, CA
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...
SI
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$160,000 - $250,000 yearly
SSOE, Inc. Santa Clara, CA
Overview Within SSOE's Advanced Technology division, we specialize in high-tech facility design, offering top-tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross-disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients' needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods. What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in-house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi-discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art software, we deliver industry-leading technology and innovative solutions from day one. SSOE is looking to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead design engineering and shaping the future...
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...
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...
II
Sep 17, 2026
Contractor
Material Process Engineer Level 3
$74.00 - $99.50 hourly
Indotronix International Corporation Woodland, CA
Material Process Engineer Level 3 Woodland Hills, CA | Onsite | 6-Month Contract | 9x80 Schedule About the Role Join Indotronix as a Material Process Engineer Level 3 to directly impact critical aerospace and defense programs onsite in Woodland Hills, CA. Leverage your expertise in materials and process engineering to ensure the highest standards in manufacturing and product reliability. Take the next step in your career with hands-on technical challenges, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to advance in a high-impact, high-reliability environment. Responsibilities - Lead materials and process engineering initiatives for aerospace and defense projects. - Evaluate metallic materials and manufacturing processes for compliance with engineering requirements. - Conduct materials analysis focusing on metallurgy, corrosion, fatigue, heat treatment, and materials testing. - Prepare metallographic samples and perform laboratory evaluations. - Review and analyze...
SI
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Electrical Engineer
$160,000 - $250,000 yearly
SSOE, Inc. Santa Clara, CA
Overview Within SSOE's Advanced Technology division, we specialize in high-tech facility design, offering top-tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross-disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients' needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods. What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in-house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi-discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art software, we deliver industry-leading technology and innovative solutions from day one. We are currently hiring a skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead design engineering and shaping the...
Ri
Sep 16, 2026
Full time
Sr. Lead Chassis Engineer
$176,200 - $233,530 yearly
Rivian Irvine, CA
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary As the Lead Chassis Engineer, you will hold cradle-to-grave accountability for vehicle programs, driving the transition from initial design through launch and into ongoing production. You will resolve complex, cross-functional chassis issues and synchronize design activities to ensure the entire team is aligned on the most optimal engineering solutions. As a strategic member of the Chassis Leadership team, you will conduct rigorous technical...
RL
Sep 16, 2026
Full time
Senior Supplier Development Engineer I/II - Mechanical
$122,600 - $228,875 yearly
Rocket Lab Corporation Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SUPPLY CHAIN Rocket Lab's Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers' missions, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and receiving, manage direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard. They are the chain that links...
LL
Sep 16, 2026
Full time
Nuclear Facility Electrical Project Engineer
$146,340 - $222,564 yearly
LLNL Livermore, CA
Company Description Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. Job Description We are seeking a Nuclear Facility Electrical Project Engineer to provide engineering design solutions for new construction, upgrades to facility electrical systems, and modifications to laboratory facilities. You will participate in new and ongoing projects with technical responsibilities including design, development, fabrication, integration, testing and fielding of facility...
CC
Sep 16, 2026
Full time
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Radar
$140,000 - $230,000 yearly
Castelion Corporation Torrance, CA
About the job Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Radar Why Castelion, Why Now Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus and technical excellence are decisive advantages - and we are building a team that can deliver real capability, not just concepts. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where your work will directly shape critical systems, influence major technical decisions, and have immediate, real-world impact. Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics Electro-Mechanical Assembly We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in the high-reliability assembly and integration of avionics and electromechanical systems for hypersonic missile vehicles. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and scaling manufacturing processes for complex avionics hardware-including printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), wire harnesses,...
CC
Sep 11, 2026
Full time
Engineering Director
$232,000 - $253,000 yearly
Cubic Corporation San Diego, CA
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...
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