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At
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer
$91,625 - $156,600 yearly
Attalon Richmond, CA
Attalon / Location Overview Join Attalon, a global innovator in advanced optical technologies supporting aerospace, defense, and scientific research. Our Richmond facility is home to world-class engineering talent and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities. Here, you'll help build optical systems that empower breakthrough missions and cutting-edge discoveries. Job Title Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer Job Details Attalon is seeking a highly skilled Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer to drive the next generation of precision optical manufacturing. In this role, you will shape the processes behind mission-critical lenses, mirrors, telescopes, and optical assemblies used in advanced aerospace and defense applications. You'll lead the transition of innovative designs from concept to production, optimize performance on the factory floor, and play a central role in ensuring Attalon delivers unmatched quality and reliability. If you're energized by complex...
At
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
Senior CNC Programming Engineer
$91,625 - $156,600 yearly
Attalon Richmond, CA
Attalon / Location Overview Attalon is a leading innovator in advanced optical technologies, serving mission-critical applications across aerospace, defense, and scientific research. Our dedication to precision engineering, technical excellence, and continuous innovation has established us as a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance optical systems. Senior CNC Programming Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled Senior CNC Programming Engineer to join our Richmond, California team. The CNC Programming Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting CNC programs and machining processes that enable high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing of glass aerospace components. This role works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to translate complex design requirements into reliable, scalable machining solutions. If you're energized by complex challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities...
LD
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$107,089 - $166,256 yearly
Leonardo DRS San Diego, CA
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...
FC
Mar 27, 2026
Contractor
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$75.00 - $85.00 hourly
Fresh Consulting Sunnyvale, CA
Fresh Consulting is a design-led, software development and hardware engineering company, offering end-to-end digital services to help companies innovate. We bring together amazing UX designers, sophisticated developers, digital strategists, and top-notch engineers to help companies create fresh experiences that connect humans, systems, and machines. We've been growing fast and need someone to help us continue to manage the delivery of high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. See more at freshconsulting.com Visit freshconsulting.com/portfolio to see our project work across several industries. View and apply to all jobs - https://freshconsulting.applytojob.com/apply/ or visit freshconsulting.com/careers Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA Benefits: Employee benefits at 100% including Medical, PTO, Holiday Pay, 401K Plan and much more! Hours: Minimum 40 Hours/Week Job Description Lead exploration, prototyping, maturing and implementation of...
LL
Mar 20, 2026
Full time
Nuclear Facility Senior Electrical Project Engineer
$175,530 - $267,060 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 have an opening for a Nuclear Facility Senior Electrical Project Engineer to provide engineering support for new construction, upgrades to electrical facility 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...
MO
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$140,000 - $180,000 yearly
Mesh Optical Technologies Gardena, CA
SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER Mesh Optical Technologies was founded on the belief that optical photons will be at the center of advanced technologies in the coming century. Making advanced technology ubiquitous means building at scale, and that's exactly what we're doing at Mesh. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead development of major mechanical subsystems across our optical hardware platform. This is a senior individual contributor role reserved for engineers who demonstrate exceptional technical depth, ownership, and execution capability. You will independently drive complex mechanical challenges from first principles through production ramp, influencing subsystem architecture and ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Senior Mechanical Engineers at Mesh are trusted to solve ambiguous, high-impact problems and set the technical standard for mechanical design within their scope. RESPONSIBILITIES: Independently own mechanical development of...
QE
Nov 12, 2025
Full time
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Semiconductor - 045QE
$114,609 - $187,270 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. 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...
NT
Aug 25, 2025
Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$160,000 - $210,000 yearly
Neros Technologies El Segundo, 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...
La
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Test Engineer
$75.00 - $78.00 hourly
Lancesoft Foster City, CA
Job Description Job Details: Title: Materials Engineering Mechanical Test Engineer Location: Foster City, CA 94404 Duration: 6+ Months Pay: $75 - $78 per hour Travel within the Bay Area will be required Description: We are seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to support materials characterization, failure analysis, and component-level testing for our Materials & Failure Analysis Lab. This role is highly hands-on and lab-focused, requiring strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable running an Instron, designing custom fixtures, and executing standardized ASTM/ISO test methods, while also thinking critically when a test does not fit a textbook standard. Responsibilities: Operate Instron Universal Testing Machines (UTMs) for tensile, compression, shear, bend, peel, fatigue, and custom tests. Set up and execute ASTM and ISO standard tests (e.G., tensile,...
At
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
Mechatronics Engineer
$91,625 - $156,600 yearly
Attalon Richmond, CA
Attalon is a global leader in optics and laser solutions. Our Richmond, California facility specializes in the manufacture of precision optical components and assemblies. This site combines advanced engineering, mechatronics, and high-precision manufacturing to support cutting-edge technology across multiple industries. Job Title Mechatronics Engineer Job Details The Mechatronics Engineer will design, build, and maintain custom systems used in the fabrication and measurement of precision optical elements. This role blends mechanical engineering, automation, and systems integration to deliver highly specialized equipment vital to Attalon's manufacturing operations. The position offers hands-on design ownership from concept through production, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to engineer solutions that directly impact product quality, yield, and throughput. Responsibilities • Design and develop mechanical systems-mechanisms, motion systems, robotics, and...
SH
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Electrical Engineer
$109,703 - $164,554 yearly
Syska Hennessy Group San Francisco, CA
Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group. As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in San Francisco or Sacramento, CA . Your experience working in a consulting firm on healthcare projects will ensure your success in this role. Working from either our Los Angeles or San Diego offices, you will contribute to the design of major projects from both inpatient and outpatient healthcare engineering design across all phases from around the world. You will be part of a large team of over 100 engineers nationally with a wealth of experience, so this is a great opportunity to grow your career. Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our...
LL
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
$175,530 - $267,060 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 have multiple openings for Spacecraft Systems Engineers to providespacecraft subject matter expertise as part of a multi-disciplinary team performing conceptdevelopment, requirements generation, modeling & simulations, and analyses of advanced spacepayloads and spacecraft models for the Z Program's Space Science and Security Program(SSSP). You will collaborate with...
AI
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Civil Senior Engineer
$135,000 - $175,000 yearly
AGS, Inc. San Francisco, CA
AGS has an opening for a Senior Civil Engineer/Project Engineer. Responsibilities: AGS is looking for Senior Civil Engineer/Project Engineer to be the Project Manager for projects with a variety of clients including SFMTA, SFPUC, SF Public Works, SFO, SF Rec and Parks, City of Oakland, and others. Applicant should have a strong background managing projects/clients, providing engineering expertise and oversight to staff, and reviewing/producing design work in AutoCAD Civil 3D. AGS has a small but strong team of 7 Civil Engineers who work as a team on projects, providing support and collaborate to ensure great work is submitted on time. AGS is a multidisciplinary company that also providing Geotechnical, Structural, Architectural and Construction Management services. AGS Civil works as the Prime consultant or part of a Joint Venture on many projects and currently has projects on park design/improvements, roadway utility design/improvements, coastal resilience design/improvements,...
Di
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Manufacturing Development Engineer
$128,520 - $176,720 yearly
Divergent Torrance, CA
Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. Purpose As an Additive Manufacturing (AM) Manufacturing Engineer, you will contribute to manufacturing engineering efforts across the...
Qc
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Senior HV Engineer - Level 4
$145,000 - $165,000 yearly
Qcells Irvine, CA
Description Title: Senior HV Engineer - Level 4 Department: Engineering Center Location: Irvine, CA Supervisor: Director of SME FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Permanent, Full -Time Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Remote SENIOR HV ENGINEER - LEVEL 4 Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future. Qcells USA's complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC...
MO
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Lead Mechanical Engineer
$160,000 - $190,000 yearly
Mesh Optical Technologies Gardena, CA
LEAD MECHANICAL ENGINEER Mesh Optical Technologies was founded on the belief that optical photons will be at the center of advanced technologies in the coming century. Making advanced technology ubiquitous means building at scale, and that's exactly what we're doing at Mesh. Our hardware platform demands mechanical systems engineered for micron-scale precision and high-volume automated manufacturing from the start. We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical development across our hardware platform-personally designing and analyzing critical assemblies while building and leading the team that delivers them. You will architect mechanical systems that integrate high-precision optics, photonics, and advanced packaging into products explicitly designed for scalable, autonomous manufacturing with minimal manual intervention. RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical & Product Ownership Lead mechanical execution from concept through production ramp, personally designing...
CE
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
$130,000 - $170,000 yearly
Carollo Engineers Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Overview Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges. We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities. Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career...
DF
Aug 25, 2025
Full time
Technologist - Mechanical Design Engineering
$185,000 - $225,000 yearly
Diamond Foundry CA
Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric-car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy. Diamond Foundry is looking for a highly experienced and innovative mechanical design engineer who can lead a number of high-visibility R&D projects within the company's Reactor Development Group. This individual will be a primary owner for the design and development of Plasma-Enhanced CVD reactor equipment and other systems used in the growth and manufacture of diamond. They must have experience...
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