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Chief Engineer Missile Defense

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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Test Equipment Testability Engineer II

Raytheon

Los Angeles, CA 90011

OnsiteFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • A minimum of two (2) years of prior relevant experience
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • DoD Clearance: Secret
  • Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
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Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer (C++ and TS Clearance)

Northrop Grumman

Los Angeles, CA 90011

OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth 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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Embedded DevOps Engineer Level 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman

Los Angeles, CA 90011

OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

  • BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field with 8 years of embedded software/hardware development, preferably on safety‑critical or defense platform; or MS with 6 years of the same experience.
  • Experience as a technical lead collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • DevSecOps experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with the ability to identify needs for automation, design and implementation of CI/CD solutions
  • Experience with GIT and Agile development, inclusive of generating, analyzing, and reporting on Agile and development metrics.
  • Embedded software development experience with micro‑controllers, DSPs, FPGAs, and Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, FreeRTOS, or QNX in Windows or Linux environments
  • Current US Government Secret security clearance with ability to get cleared for SAP
  • This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position.
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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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Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

Collins Aerospace

El Segundo, CA 90245

~ 23 min OnsiteFlexible ScheduleEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current
  • Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
  • Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Active and transferable
  • Experience in Agile development and usage of Agile framework tools such as JIRA/Confluence
  • Experience in DOORS NG
  • Familiarity with EVMS, ETCs, and ECPs
  • Experience in System, Software, and hardware Requirements management/traceability/allocation
  • Experience in RF signal processing
  • Experience visualizing system functionality, to create block diagrams, and to analyze system performance via analysis of customer requirements specification
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
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Chief Liability Trial Attorney or Senior Liability Trial Attorney

Zurich Insurance Company

Pasadena, CA 91101

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Director, Cyber Defense Agentic Security Architect

KPMG

Los Angeles, CA 90002

OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

  • Minimum eight years of recent experience in cybersecurity architecture, security operations, threat detection and response, cyber defense, or related security disciplines, with a strong preference for consulting experience
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required; plus ten years of equivalent professional experience
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, or cloud security certifications are preferred
  • Deep expertise in cybersecurity technologies (including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and cloud security) with demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise cyber defense architectures and security automation programs
  • Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, and agentic security concepts, including the application of autonomous agents and generative AI within cybersecurity environments
  • Travel up to 50%
  • Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
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ManTech

El Segundo, CA 90245

Manager, Infrastructure Project Advisory (Construction/Engineering)

KPMG

Los Angeles, CA 90022

OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

  • Minimum five years of recent experience in construction management or construction advisory services with increasing roles and responsibilities in major power and utilities, oil and gas, infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, or public sector projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Accounting, or a related field is required
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
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