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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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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Primary Structures

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA 90805

~ 31 min Onsite

  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years progressive and related experience required
  • Strong 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
  • Expert knowledge of common drilling and trim ops, other manufacturing processes, tools, inspection methods and GD&T
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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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Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Primary Structures

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA 90805

~ 31 min Onsite

  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 8+ years progressive and related experience required
  • Strong 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.
  • Expert knowledge of common drilling and trim ops, other manufacturing processes, tools, inspection methods and GD&T;
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NPI Manufacturing Engineer III

Integrated Polymer Solutions

Long Beach, CA 90808

~ 31 min OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing engineering, NPI engineering, process engineering, or related technical experience.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting new product introduction, production launch, manufacturing process development, or process improvement in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience developing manufacturing methods, process documentation, production controls, tooling concepts, or production readiness deliverables.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, rubber manufacturing, polymer manufacturing, or high-mix / low-volume manufacturing is preferred.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and new product introduction processes.
  • Knowledge of rubber manufacturing principles and processes such as compression molding, transfer molding, extrusion, injection molding, bonding, coating, and tool design.
  • Ability to define manufacturing process sequences, process controls, labor standards, equipment needs, tooling requirements, and production readiness requirements.
  • CAD experience sufficient to support fixtures, jigs, layouts, tooling concepts, and manufacturing aids.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T;, drawing interpretation, mechanical testing, process validation, and inspection support requirements.
  • Experience supporting DFMEA, PFMEA, root cause analysis, corrective action, and manufacturing risk reduction activities.
  • Working knowledge of QMS procedures, phase gate deliverables, controlled forms, BOMs, routers, work instructions, ERP/MRP systems, and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to evaluate manufacturing issues using practical problem-solving, data analysis, technical reasoning, and cross-functional input.
  • Working knowledge of design for rubber manufacturability, tooling support, process engineering, manufacturing documentation, project execution, and production launch.
  • Working knowledge across applicable support disciplines, which may include quoting and estimating, additive manufacturing, tooling design, project management, material science, automation, priming and bonding, coatings and painting, material preparation, kitting, or manufacturing coordination.
  • Ability to apply product and process knowledge to improve manufacturability, process stability, launch readiness, cost, and quality.
  • Strong analytical, technical, and practical problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
  • Ability to support technical efforts and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong organizational and project execution skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to drive assigned tasks to completion with limited supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail in manufacturing documentation, process planning, technical reviews, and production readiness activities.
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Structural Construction Supervisor

Alpha Structural

North Hollywood, CA 91605

$90,000-$140,000/yr
~ 59 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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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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Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Becton, Dickinson and Company

Irvine, CA 92620

Onsite

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with 6-8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with 2-6 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience working in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
  • Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
  • We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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Building Engineer 3

JLL

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

~ 13 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • US citizenship is required for this position due to government contract requirements
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience with commercial building systems and facility maintenance operations.
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
  • Universal CFC Certification required.
  • Working knowledge of CMMS and BAS platforms.
  • Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and life safety systems.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, technical manuals, work orders, and engineering drawings.
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