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Chief Engineer

Astrion

San Diego, CA 92106

$65/hr
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  • Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Graduate of a state or federal Maritime Academy, or U.S. Naval or Coast Guard Academy, as a Marine Engineer, or U.S. Naval schools or equivalent in Propulsion; Machinist Mate; Engineman; Damage Control; Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; etc.
  • A total of five (5) years of experience as a licensed Chief Engineer aboard comparable or larger vessels may be substituted for the formal education requirement.
  • A total of five (5) years of experience as a licensed Chief Engineer aboard comparable or larger vessels
  • US Coast Guard license as Chief Engineer of inspected motor vessels operating on oceans, on vessels powered by not less than 2500 HP.
  • USCG Chief Engineer of Steam / Motor / Gas Turbine, STCW International license and accompanying endorsements.
  • Ability to pass a federal background check to obtain and hold a DoD Common Access Card (CAC).
  • Current U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Ability to pass a post offer drug screen and physical/medical clearance.
  • Current and Valid U.S. Passport*.
  • (Passport, MMC/MMD, and med cert must have minimum of 6 months of validity prior to placement, or proof of renewal in progress.)
  • TRAVEL: 100%
  • CLEARANCE: background check/CAC card
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Head of Operations/VP of Operations

Airgain

San Diego, CA 92130

OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • 12+ years progressive experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain management, including 5+ years in senior leadership
  • Proven track record leading global contract manufacturing operations (Asia focus)
  • Demonstrated success scaling operations for systems or hardware companies, ideally in wireless, telecom, or adjacent sectors
  • Experience driving gross margin improvement, COGS optimization, and operational scalability
  • Skilled in vendor negotiations, partnership management, and supplier accountability
  • Strong understanding of ERP systems, lean manufacturing, and operational analytics
  • Experience working in a public company environment, including governance, compliance, and investor-facing expectations
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
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Manufacturing Engineer - Quality Engineering

GKN Aerospace

El Cajon, CA 92019

~ 20 min Onsite

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 2+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a Manufacturing environment, including Root cause methodologies experience, experience using inspection equipment and ability to read, write and comprehend blueprints
  • Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements
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Senior Manager of Systems Engineering

General Atomics

San Diego, CA 92154

Onsite

  • Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex engineering experience
  • May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
  • Demonstrates detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as comprehensive project management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones
  • Must possess the ability to resolve complex management and technical problems; serve as spokesperson on engineering projects; and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering
  • Demonstrated experience as a lead systems engineer or integrator in one or more complex system development efforts, and mechanical design experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment
  • Experience across multiple engineering areas, as well as system level engineering integration
  • Collaborates with cross functional departments to ensure that system objectives are being met
  • Demonstrated leadership ability through direction of highly technical and complex engineering problems
  • Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives
  • Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required
  • DoD Secret Security Clearance is required with an ability to obtain a TS-SCI clearance
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Principal Software Engineer - Java

Northrop Grumman

San Diego, CA 92154

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

  • CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
  • CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
  • RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
  • This position will be filled out of our Software Engineering organization and will support the team on site in San Diego, CA
  • The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels
  • Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.
  • An occasional travel requirement up to 10% may be needed.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.
  • Prior leadership experience using agile development, including participating as Product Owner, SCRUM Master, and/or team member in an Agile development environment.
  • Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented architecture and programming, software integration and testing.
  • Experience and proficiency utilizing Java, Experience with Java microservices, Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications.
  • Experience with at least two of the following programming or scripting languages: Python, Go, C++, C#, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, or KornShell.
  • Experience with Cloud technologies and service providers.
  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Top Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).
  • This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Of note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.)
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Engineering Technician V (Elevator Systems)

THOR Solutions, LLC

San Diego, CA 92152

$39.78/hr
OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • High school diploma/GED equivalent.
  • At least seven (7) years of recent, relevant hands-on experience within the last ten (10) years in the operation, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and assessing of U.S. Navy Auxiliary equipment including, but not limited to:
  • Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, hoisting, and control subsystems for surface-ship and aircraft-carrier elevator systems such as cargo/weapons elevators, hydraulic power units, ammunition hoists and elevators, aircraft elevators, safety-stanchion systems, cargo elevators, lift platforms, ship-service and food-service dumbwaiters, conveyor systems, and elevator/hangar doors (electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and computer-controlled).
  • Ability to complete assessments and Technical Assists with repair recommendations in Report/TAVR format; conduct ship visits to assess material condition and troubleshoot; review adequacy of onboard ILS/PMS/PQS and validate equipment configuration; and conduct OJT and operator training for Ship's Force.
  • Ability to assist in elevator certification testing and System Operability Tests (SOT Level III) weight testing with the government Certified Elevator Inspector; research and resolve DFSs and ESRs; and maintain job status in Fleet Technical Support (TAAS).
  • Ability to draft and submit Ship Visit Reports on material condition and operational status in the branch's standard format, and debrief cognizant ship's force, with unresolved conditions briefed to the CO and Chief Engineer.
  • Ability to utilize computers including the Microsoft Office Suite for compiling information for reports and history files and transfer digital pictures from camera to computer and enhance as required and label them for report purposes.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
  • Rigging Gear Inspector Level I.
  • Industrial Hydraulics systems-troubleshooting course (Eaton Hydraulics).
  • Programmable Logic Control (PLC) troubleshooting training at the diagrammatic level (programming-level troubleshooting is not required or authorized aboard Navy ships).
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Engineer III (Electrical Engineering)

NASSCO

San Diego, CA 92108

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent in Engineering or Applied Sciences, or Professional Engineer's License
  • Typically, at least four (4) years of practical experience, exclusive of education in engineering design
  • Operat[ional] or shipyard test or production experience may contribute to this requirement
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License and/or advanced degree desirable
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Manufacturing Engineer

Precision Metal Products

El Cajon, CA 92020

~ 20 min Onsite

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
  • Strong blueprint reading skills with advanced understanding of GD&T.;
  • Experience with SolidWorks, Creo, or similar CAD software.
  • Knowledge of machining, tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing process development.
  • Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required due to ITAR regulations.
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Associate, Manufacturing Engineering

L3 Harris

San Diego, CA 92154

OnsiteBilingual PreferredEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical Engineering, chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months
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Sr. Machinist III

High Precision Grinding & Machining, a Mavericks Manufacturing Company

El Cajon, CA 92021

$25-$40/hr
~ 20 min Onsite

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated experience independently setting up and operating CNC lathes, mills, or multi-axis machining equipment.
  • Experience machining complex, tight-tolerance components.
  • Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, cutting conditions, workholding, and manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Strong working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Experience using G-code, M-code, machine controls, and CNC program editing functions.
  • Ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and dimensional issues.
  • Strong proficiency with micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, height gauges, thread gauges, and other precision measurement equipment.
  • Ability to perform accurate first-piece and in-process inspections.
  • Experience training, mentoring, or providing technical guidance to other machinists.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing conforming product.
  • Effective communication, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other regulated quality systems preferred.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, nuclear, semiconductor, medical, or other high-requirement manufacturing environments preferred.
  • Lean manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma training is a plus.
  • U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
  • Relocation Assistance Provided: Not provided
  • Travel Percentage Required: 0–10%
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