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Los Angeles,CA

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Chief Systems Engineer - Defense - Onsite Position

Curtiss-Wright

Santa Clarita, CA 91350

~ 48 min OnsitePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • 20-25 years of experience at US DoD Primes or at a company that directly supports them.
  • Knowledge of system hardware/software development, integration and test for deployed military vehicle applications
  • Expert knowledge of the systems engineering tools DOORS and Cameo
  • Working knowledge of engineering development tools like Clearquest, JIRA, and Rational Development Tools
  • Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systems
  • Solid understanding of SOSA and VPX system design standards
  • Solid understanding of serial communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS485, RS232, 10G and 100G Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, USB
  • Solid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutions
  • Experience with Microsoft Office including Word Excel, PowerPoint and Project
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Electrical Engineer Intern

L3 Harris

Anaheim, CA 92804

~ 34 min OnsiteBilingual PreferredPaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or have completed their Bachelor's degree within the last 12 months
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Senior Manager, Operations - Defense Electronics- Onsite Position

Curtiss-Wright

Santa Clarita, CA 91350

$144,100-$192,100/yr
~ 48 min OnsitePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Senior Manager, Operations
  • Lead the end-to-end production operations
  • AS9100, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements
  • MES/ERP systems for scheduling, traceability, and performance monitoring
  • Manufacturing readiness for new product introductions (NPI) in partnership with engineering
  • Manufacturing processes meet or exceed aerospace and defense quality standards
  • Audits requirements, corrective actions, and customer specifications
  • A culture of safety, accountability, and compliance throughout the facility
  • Budgets, capital projects, and operating expenses
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with operational and corporate goals
  • Mentor, coach, and develop team managers, supervisors and frontline leaders
  • Drive workforce development initiatives, including training on advanced manufacturing methods and digital tools
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or related field
  • 10+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
  • Proven success in managing high-mix, low-to-medium volume electronic or mechanical assemblies
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Machinist Intern (Fall)

Integrated Polymer Solutions

San Fernando, CA 91340

~ 30 min Onsite

  • Currently enrolled in high school, college, university, or a relevant career/technical program
  • No prior professional experience required
  • Access to information subject to the ITAR
  • "U.S. person" as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees
  • Strong commitment to safety, willingness to follow instructions, and respect for authorization limits
  • Attention to detail when handling materials, reading travelers, using measuring tools, completing logs, and inspecting work
  • Willingness to learn CNC and waterjet equipment, machine procedures, tooling, materials, and production workflows
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and use basic computer, email, spreadsheet, and documentation tools
  • Observe and assist qualified machinists with CNC and waterjet workflows, including work-order review, material preparation, tooling and fixture setup support, machine checks, and part handling
  • Complete required safety, PPE, lockout/tagout awareness, and machine-specific training before performing assigned work
  • Deliver a final skills summary and hand off completed procedure, maintenance, and safety documentation
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Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer (C++ and TS Clearance)

Northrop Grumman

Los Angeles, CA 90011

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

  • Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
  • Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management
  • Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time
  • Experience working in C/C++
  • Familiarity with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 17 onwards)
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze system requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
  • Proven ability to design and code new software, as well as modify existing software to add new features
  • Ability to debug existing software and correct defects
  • Experience with open software/system architecture solutions
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
  • Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relative experience; PhD + 1 year of relative experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of relative experience; PhD + 4 years of relative experience
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Tool & Die Technician Intern

Kirkhill

Brea, CA 92821

~ 38 min Onsite

  • Currently enrolled in a technical program, vocational school, or engineering/manufacturing program.
  • Interest in machining, tooling, manufacturing, or mechanical systems.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude or experience from school projects preferred.
  • Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced technicians.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • All successful candidates must submit to post offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen and background check as a condition of employment.
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ManTech

El Segundo, CA 90245

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Assembler III

Ontic

Los Angeles, CA 90011

OnsiteFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 5+ years of mechanical assembly experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, or precision manufacturing.
  • Advanced electro/mechanical assembly techniques.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics with minimal supervision and directions.
  • Proficient with torque wrenches, measuring equipment, and hand tools.
  • Mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Experience with calibration and functional testing.
  • U.S. Person as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required.
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Systems Engineer / Integration & Test - SkillBridge

Northrop Grumman

Los Angeles, CA 90011

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

  • SECRET clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Government Secret Level security clearance
  • US Citizenship
  • Onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of related test experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university
  • Analytical coding experience
  • MATLAB experience
  • Systems engineering background and/or mindset
  • Test plan/procedure/execution experience
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Machinist

Lovejoy Curtis LLC

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

$30-$39/hr
~ 21 min Onsite

  • A minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience in a shop environment turning/milling carbon steels and aluminum including machining set-up, tooling design, and machine operation
  • Strong knowledge of tooling, inspection, and fixturing of low quantity precision parts
  • Extremely capable of establishing machining feeds/speeds/depth of cuts required to maximize production
  • Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Must have mathematical skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals, along with ability to compute rate, ratio and percent
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints, 3D models, and knowledgeable in GD&T.
  • Practice and emphasize values and a culture that place the highest standards on workplace safety, housekeeping, and quality of workmanship
  • Develop relationships with peer groups that foster teamwork and unity of purpose
  • Applicant must be able to walk, stand, climb, lift up and/or move up to 50 pounds, see, hear and use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
  • Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
  • US citizen or a legally authorized foreign worker to work in ITAR environment
  • Read and speak English fluently
  • Must have a high school degree or equivalent
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