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Irvine,CA

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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Protection Systems

Canopy A&D

Irvine, CA 92620

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • 4+ years of direct, verifiable experience designing and owning TPS components or assemblies qualified through flight or high-enthalpy testing (e.g., arc-jet facilities such as NASA Ames, AEDC).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of TPS materials and architectures, including thermal blankets, ablative carbon composites, rigid ceramics, and cryogenic insulation for re-entry and hypersonic environments.
  • Full lifecycle design experience taking hardware from concept through manufacturing, including 3D CAD modeling, drawing release, and GD&T; application.
  • Strong technical foundation in structural mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and ablation mechanics.
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering hardware on accelerated schedules through pragmatic, creative engineering solutions.
  • Strong interdisciplinary communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts across cross-functional teams.
  • U.S. Security Clearance Eligibility: Active Secret clearance (or higher), or the ability to obtain and maintain one, including meeting U.S. government background and export-control requirements
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Senior Thermal Engineer, Mission Electronics

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

~ 13 min OnsiteHealth Insurance

  • MS or higher degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied physics, or a related field with a focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics (BS with additional experience considered)
  • In-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics
  • 5+ years of experience designing thermal solutions for electronics or integrated hardware products
  • Practical experience with electronics cooling and packaging-component and board-level thermal management, TIMs, heat sinks, heat pipes, cold plates, and enclosure heat rejection
  • Practical experience designing both passive and active thermal management systems
  • Thermal testing experience-sensor selection, data acquisition, and data post-processing
  • Thermal FEA/CFD experience-STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, or FloEFD
  • CAD experience with Siemens NX or SolidWorks
  • Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  • Passion for defending the United States and her allies
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Manufacturing Engineer II, Structures

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA 90805

~ 31 min Onsite

  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 2+ years progressive and related experience required
  • Hands on project history of supporting complicated assembly builds and capable of making risk decisions on a regular basis to disposition issues during build and keep production moving
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand process constraints and provide design inputs for improved manufacturability
  • Strong engineering fundamentals in statics, mechanics of materials, process improvement/factory design, fastening and joining, machining
  • Knowledge of common drilling and trim ops, other manufacturing processes, tools, inspection methods and GD&T
  • Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Protection Systems, High-Speed Missiles

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

~ 13 min OnsiteHealth Insurance

  • Educational Background: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, a related STEM discipline or equivalent work experience.
  • TPS Materials Expertise: Hands-on experience working with High-Temperature Materials (e.g., Carbon-Carbon, Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs), ablatives, or high-temperature insulation/tiles).
  • Material Qualification: Direct experience leading or supporting the qualification of aerospace-grade materials, including defining test plans (thermal, mechanical, and environmental testing) and executing to aerospace/defense standards.
  • Manufacturing Process Development: Experience developing, scaling, and documenting manufacturing processes for TPS components (e.g., layup, curing, pyrolysis, densification, machining, or bonding/integration).
  • Travel: Willingness to travel periodically (<20%) to support global manufacturing operations.
  • U.S. Person Status: Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
  • Clearance Status: Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Security clearance.
  • YoE: 8+ years of experience working in manufacturing or related field
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Manufacturing Engineer II

Howmet Aerospace

Fullerton, CA 92831

~ 26 min Onsite

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (OR equivalent hands-on relevant experience will also be considered).
  • 3+ years of engineering experience.
  • Strong knowledge of CNC manufacturing and aerospace standards.
  • Experience with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.
  • Knowledge of GD&T;, fixturing and gaging methods.
  • Statistical process control experience in the aerospace industry.
  • Basic Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite products, and strong knowledge of Solidworks or other modeling software.
  • Experience in metal manufacturing, especially using titanium and/or nickel based superalloys.
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
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Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineer

Canopy A&D

Irvine, CA 92620

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  • 3+ years of mechanical design experience, with emphasis on composites, thermal control, and vibration damping materials
  • Proven leadership in engineering projects involving design, prototyping, and manufacturing of mechanical, phenolic, and polymer-based systems
  • Hands-on experience with technical projects, including collegiate or professional work focused on advanced materials and mechanical components
  • Strong understanding of elastomer and phenolic manufacturing processes, material properties, and relevant testing standards
  • Proficient in CAD software with the ability to produce high-quality, industry-compliant engineering drawings
  • Solid grasp of engineering fundamentals including structures, materials science, thermal management, and mechanical systems
  • Skilled in prototyping and fabrication techniques such as composite compression curing, composite layups, and mechanical assembly
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience in advanced material applications
  • Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English
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Structural Construction Supervisor

Alpha Structural

Verdugo City, CA 91046

$90,000-$140,000/yr
~ 58 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in structural concrete, framing, and steel construction.
  • Direct experience executing residential foundation repairs and seismic retrofits.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently read and work from complex structural engineering plans.
  • Valid driver's license and legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • Residence within a reasonable commuting distance of Los Angeles County.
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Energy Solutions

Orange, CA 92868

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Manufacturing Engineer

Votaw Precision Technologies, LLC

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

$95,000-$125,000/yr
~ 33 min Onsite

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in a precision machining environment.
  • Experience supporting 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC machining.
  • Strong understanding of metallic materials and machining processes.
  • Experience writing detailed manufacturing work instructions and process documentation.
  • Proficiency reading and interpreting technical drawings and GD&T.;
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
  • Experience with CAD/CAM software.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or other high-precision industries.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
  • 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.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.
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Sr Specialist, Systems Engineering, Integration & Test Engineer - Field Testing Lead

L3 Harris

Yorba Linda, CA 92886

~ 26 min OnsiteFlexible ScheduleBilingual PreferredEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Must have a US Secret security clearance
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