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U.S. Army Reserve - Los Angeles, CA

25B Information Technology Specialist - Start Your Career with the US Army
~ 41 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time Off
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Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer (C++ and TS Clearance)

Northrop Grumman

Los Angeles, CA 90011

Paid Relocation to Los Angeles, CA

~ 41 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
Relocation assistance may be available
Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
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
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
Proven ability to design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
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
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving specified requirements
Experience with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 20 onwards)
Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with Linux operating systems
Experience with CUDA and GPUs
Experience with high performance numerical/scientific computing, parallel computing
Experience with developing for SWaP-constrained environments
Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with signal-processing algorithms
Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum and DevSecOps
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Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Winchester Interconnect Micro

Garden Grove, CA 92841

$130,000-$165,000/yr
~ 16 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

$130,000 - $165,000 per year
Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
Health coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Career development resources.
Full-Time
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in process or manufacturing engineering within a high-precision or regulated manufacturing environment
High-precision or regulated manufacturing environment.
Understanding of industry workmanship standards including IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001.
Experience working under AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management systems.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations.
Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and ERP/MRP systems
Demonstrated mastery of Lean Manufacturing tools (Kaizen, 5S, VSM, Poka-Yoke).
Familiarity with cable assembly design, manufacturing processes, connector systems, and testing protocols including MIL-DTL specifications is highly desired.
IPC certification is strongly preferred.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification strongly preferred.
Syspro experience is a plus.
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Senior System Safety Engineer

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

~ 15 min OnsiteHealth Insurance

$166,000-$220,000 USD
Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Minimum of 8 years of industry experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent engineering background
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
Experience with safety-critical hardware and software systems in the defense or aerospace industry
Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and other relevant safety standards
Experience setting up a System Safety Engineering framework for a product or program, including early-stage Design for Safety and Hazard Analysis experience
Strong background in safety analysis techniques including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA
Experience with requirements decomposition for Safety
Failure investigation/analysis experience
Design Review experience (PDR, CDR, MRR)
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process.
Weapon Systems, Aircraft, UAS, Maritime, Space, or Rotorcraft
M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
Experience or familiarity with ARP-4754, ARP-4761, MIL-STD-516C, and JSSSEH
Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or Ansys
Software safety case development experience
AI/ML software safety experience
Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL
Front-end software architecture and requirements definition experience
Experience drafting requirements for Software & Hardware
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Manufacturing Engineer III

ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

~ 23 min Onsite

Manufacturing Engineer III
Requires related four (4) year college degree or six (6) years plus equivalent combination of experience and education.
Six (6) plus years' Manufacturing Engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing or related industry.
Proficient in interpreting complex engineering, tool and equipment drawings.
Solid understanding of metallurgical properties of metals used in aerospace.
Experience in aerospace manufacturing processes, e.g., assembly, welding, machining, forming, cleaning and inspection including NDT.
Experience working with aerospace materials, e.g., stainless, nickel, titanium, aluminum, tool steels
Experience planning/managing capital expenditures.
Computer/software proficiency
Use special visual or auditory protective equipment as required.
Use safety glasses and wear safety shoes as required.
Lift, push, and pull up to 35 lbs.
Sit, stand, and walk frequently.
Bend, stoop, squat, reach occasionally
Frequent use and motion of hands and arms, including gripping and grasping
Operate computers and equipment frequently.
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Specialist Quality Engineer

L3 Harris

Anaheim, CA 92804

~ 14 min OnsiteBilingual PreferredEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

The salary range for this role in California is $84,000- $156,000.
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
Proficient knowledge of the job area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; or Graduate degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Familiarity with the military/defense contracting environment.
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Head of Engineering

Solvable

Orange, CA 92862

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QA Technician

Extron

Anaheim, CA 92804

$24-$27/hr
~ 14 min Onsite

$24.00 to $27.00 per hour.
AS degree or Certificate in computer and/or electronic technology.
1+ years experienced in the electronics industry
Ability to read and understand schematics/drawings.
Knowledge of using oscilloscope, DMM and related test equipment.
Familiar with MS Word, Excel application and Win OS.
Professional Audio/Video experience a plus
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Manufacturing Engineer

Votaw Precision Technologies, LLC.

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

$95,000-$125,000/yr
~ 28 min Onsite

$95,000.00- $125,000.00/ yr.
40-hour minimum onsite work week with on-call availability
On-call availability
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.
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.
40-hour minimum onsite work week with on-call availability
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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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Applied Intelligence

Anduril Industries

Santa Ana, CA 92704

~ 13 min OnsiteHealth Insurance

$220,000-$292,000 USD
Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
On-call rotation
8+ years of experience in a software engineering role building production systems, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
Deep expertise in MLOps with end-to-end experience delivering production-grade AI/ML systems.
Strong technical fluency in modern software architectures, APIs, distributed systems, CI/CD, and cloud or edge infrastructure.
Deep experience with MLOps: data acquisition, labeling, curation, pipeline management, model versioning, continuous integration, and model monitoring.
Strong proficiency in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
Experience building and deploying containerized ML services using Docker and Kubernetes.
Proficiency in data engineering, time-series data modeling, and working with semantic/ontology-driven data systems.
Experience implementing observability for model performance, inference accuracy, and data drift.
Familiarity with event-driven architectures, IoT/UNS patterns, and real-time systems integration.
Experience building systems that must operate reliably under real-world operational constraints (high availability, low latency, or constrained environments).
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
Join an on-call rotation supporting production factory systems.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or OT-adjacent domains (MES, SCADA, PLC integration, factory automation, IoT).
Experience applying AI/ML within manufacturing, logistics, industrial control, or production environments.
Background with digital twins, predictive maintenance, OCR/IDP, computer vision, or speech-to-text model integrations.
Experience with workflow/orchestration tools such as Flyte, Airflow, Kubeflow, or Temporal.
Familiarity with GPU acceleration (CUDA) and inference optimization (TensorRT, Triton Inference Server).
Experience building RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus), and LLM deployment pipelines.
Familiarity with frontier AI tooling, AI coding assistants, and AI-enabled software development workflows.
Experience in hyper-growth startup-like environments, with demonstrated success balancing speed, ambiguity, and long-term system health.
Familiarity with enterprise systems such as ERP, MES, WMS, PLM, or manufacturing planning systems.
Experience in regulated environments (NNPI/ITAR) and secure model/data governance.
Experience with MLOps tools including experiment tracking (MLflow, Weights & Biases), feature stores (Feast, Tecton), and model registries.
Experience in manufacturing industries with hands-on exposure to assembly lines or production environments.
Knowledge of edge ML deployment, model optimization (quantization, pruning), or deploying models on resource-constrained devices.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

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Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineer

Canopy A&D

Irvine, CA 92620

Requires TravelHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

$80,000 to $140,000
Discretionary bonuses
Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance.
401K company match (eligibility required)
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Full Time
Core Business hours (flexibility to support project needs beyond standard times)
3+ years of mechanical design experience, with emphasis on composites, thermal control, and vibration damping materials.
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
Must have professional working proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, industrial equipment, and temperature variations
Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. and perform tasks involving standing, walking, bending, and manual assembly.
Visual acuity required for reading technical drawings, inspecting components, and operating precision instruments.
Ability to safely wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing.
Ability to follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and manufacturing procedures.
To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD/CAM tools, with experience using PLM systems.
Strong knowledge of GD&T; per ASME Y14.5 and its application in engineering drawings.
Advanced design experience across CNC machining, composites, ceramics, sheet metal, and compression molding, including tooling and mold design.
Familiarity with qualification campaigns for aerospace and defense hardware, including ruggedized system design.
Experience designing for harsh environments, ensuring durability and performance under extreme conditions.
Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or higher), or the ability to obtain one based on eligibility. This includes meeting background check and other requirements, as required for access to controlled defense-related information and facilities.
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience in advanced material applications.
Experience in an ISO 9001 or other quality-driven manufacturing environment.
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