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Director Embedded Software Propulsion

Irvine,CA

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TEKsystems - Irvine, CA

Test Engineer (Linux / Systems Testing)
$30-$35/hr
OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
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Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II, Combustion Devices

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA 90805

~ 31 min Onsite

  • Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing environment.
  • Extensive experience authoring work instructions and/or process procedures to manufacture complex assemblies.
  • Experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel in a production environment.
  • Experience in executing and driving projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to understand - and effectively advocate for - Design for Manufacturing principals.
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Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Propulsion & Energetics

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

~ 13 min OnsiteHealth Insurance

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 8+ years of manufacturing or integration engineering experience in aerospace, space, defense or another high-reliability industry, including 4+ years hands-on work on propulsion, ordnance or other energetic hardware.
  • Has worked under a formal explosives or energetics safety program and can describe the controls in practice - quantity-distance and magazine siting under DESR 6055.09 or ATF 27 CFR, two-person discipline, electrical safing, and stray voltage and RF hazard controls.
  • Hands-on experience in at least two of: solid rocket motor handling and integration; liquid or cold-gas thruster installation; pressurant and fluid system build with proof and leak testing; ordnance installation, including separation systems or flight termination systems.
  • Has authored or approved procedures for hazardous operations on flight or comparably high-consequence hardware, and can walk through how a procedure changed after first execution.
  • Experience specifying handling and lift equipment for heavy or hazardous articles, including load path and proof load requirements.
  • Experience serving as the manufacturing technical interface to a propulsion supplier or an internal motor or thruster producer - deliverability, producibility and acceptance.
  • Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), PFMEA, corrective and preventive action, and first article inspection, applied to hazardous processes.
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%
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Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Propulsion

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

~ 13 min OnsiteHealth Insurance

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in propulsion manufacturing, propulsion engineering, or a closely related manufacturing discipline - with expertise in at least one propulsion type: air-breathing turbines, ramjets, or solid rocket motors.
  • Strong technical knowledge of propulsion-specific manufacturing processes relevant to your area of expertise. Depending on specialty, this may include: investment casting and single-crystal blade production, combustor and hot section fabrication (welding, brazing, thermal barrier coatings), solid propellant formulation, mixing, casting and curing, nozzle and throat insert manufacturing (ablatives, refractory metals, carbon-carbon composites), ramjet combustor and inlet manufacturing, or propulsion system assembly, integration, and acceptance testing.
  • Experience evaluating propulsion designs for manufacturability and translating findings into measurable improvements.
  • Experience evaluating or qualifying propulsion suppliers - including special process qualification and production readiness assessments.
  • Understanding of cost drivers in propulsion production, with experience building or contributing to should-cost models.
  • Ability to read and critically evaluate propulsion system drawings, specifications, and test requirements for manufacturing implications.
  • Working knowledge of relevant propulsion standards and specifications (MIL-STD, SAE AMS, JANNAF, AIAA standards as applicable).
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally across design engineering, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings to engineering leadership and drive alignment on design and process changes.
  • Comfortable working across multiple programs simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Hands-on experience with propulsion hardware - whether in a production, test, or integration environment. Technical credibility matters.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
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Sr Program Chief Engineer/Director - GPS / A-PNT

L3 Harris

Yorba Linda, CA 92886

~ 26 min OnsiteBilingual PreferredEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Clearance: Must Have Active Secret Clearance to Be Considered
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience or a Graduate degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
  • 15+ years of experience in hands -on GPS / A-PNT, RF-related Navigation, or similar Engineering Development, especially in Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE).
  • 10+ years combined experience as a Chief Engineer and Architect and/or Engineering Fellow.
  • 10+ years of experience in developing technical GPS A-PNT strategic and tactical plans, detailed technical architectures, and understands the details of all Engineering disciplines in order to successfully complete project objectives within stringent technical, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • 10+ years of experience demonstrating strong verbal and written skills for both the internal team and with customers and program stakeholders.
  • 5+ years as a recognized external and internal expert and leader with deep mastery and substantive technical expertise in GPS and PNT User Equipment.
  • Active Secret security clearance.
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Manufacturing Engineer II, Turbomachinery

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA 90805

~ 31 min Onsite

  • Degree in engineering or related technical field and 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with turbopump assembly procedures, including rotor balancing, interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, and leak checks
  • Manufacturing Process Experience: Fluids Testing, Machining, Additive
  • Knowledge of general assembly and test procedures, including tolerance stack-up analysis, structural proof testing, and pressurized leak checks
  • Experience with Siemens NX or other CAD and analysis tools
  • Experience with Tooling design, including conceptualization, modeling and drafting, and detailed analysis
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Sr. Python Developer

TEKsystems

Newport Coast, CA 92657

$75-$100/hr
~ 12 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of professional software development experience with Python
  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • Angular, React, or similar frameworks
  • Experience developing and consuming REST APIs
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and cloud-based architectures
  • Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
  • Experience working in Agile development environments
  • Proficiency with Git or other source control systems
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
  • This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
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Lead Systems Engineer

L3 Harris

Yorba Linda, CA 92886

~ 26 min OnsiteFlexible ScheduleBilingual PreferredEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline with minimum 9 years or a Graduate degree with a minimum of 7 years prior relevant experience; or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Must be eligible to able to obtain a US security clearance
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Regional Director Real Estate - San Francisco, CA

California Bank & Trust

Irvine, CA 92619

$223,000-$313,000/yr
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Senior Industrial Engineer

Votaw Precision Technologies, LLC.

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

~ 33 min Onsite

  • 7+ years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • Proficiency with ERP software (Epicor preferred - specifically master scheduling and planning modules).
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and capacity planning.
  • Ability to apply factory simulation and process flow methodologies to model system operations, diagnose bottlenecks and queue constraints, and optimize throughput, cycle time, and overall cost efficiency.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interpret MRP outputs and adjust schedules accordingly.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across all departments.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience with ERP/MRP (Epicor) systems is required.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal teams; including the ability to bring internal teams together to spearhead issues.
  • Organize, speak, and drive presentations in large group settings to cross functional departments.
  • This position requires the use of information or access to hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.
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