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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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Inside Machinist I

Epsilon Systems

National City, CA 91950

$19.69-$28.67/hr
~ 13 min Onsite

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least six months of machining, machine shop, or related mechanical experience.
  • Basic understanding of manual machining processes, machine shop practices, and shop safety.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow written repair instructions.
  • Familiarity with calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring tools.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.
  • Willingness to work in a fast‑paced machine shop environment with shifting priorities.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality marine components.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English at a level necessary to understand work instructions, safety procedures, technical drawings, and to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
  • Ability to read and interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, and safety procedures.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
  • Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail during machining and inspection tasks.
  • Ability to document work performed and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support urgent repair needs during vessel availability periods.
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Tactical Networks Mission Engineering Lead Systems Engineer

Atlas Tech

San Diego, CA 92154

Onsite

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Possession of and the ability to maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level Security Clearance
  • 7+ years� experience leading multi-site or remote engineering teams
  • 7+ years� experience developing technical documentation (concepts, requirements, integration plans, or CONOPS)
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across Navy programs, Fleet organizations, Warfare Development Commands, or other federal agencies
  • Experience supporting network or systems integration, testing, and fielding activities
  • Experience with modeling, simulation environments, or engineering tools used in network/system development
  • Experience troubleshooting and restoring network or system issues in operational or fleet support contexts
  • Proven track record of performance in stakeholder facing roles requiring relationship building and cross program coordination
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physical Science required.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience supporting Information Technology or Network Systems engineering for DoD or Government agencies
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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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Systems Engineer - Test and Evaluation

Leidos

San Diego, CA 92121

OnsitePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, naval architecture, mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, naval engineering, test and evaluation, maritime operations, fleet support, or a related technical field.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting complex maritime, naval, shipboard, submarine, underwater, or other defense systems.
  • Experience working with engineers, operators, fleet personnel, government customers, or military stakeholders to address operational requirements and technical issues.
  • Experience developing, reviewing, or executing test and evaluation plans, test procedures, technical assessments, operational evaluations, or related engineering documentation.
  • Experience analyzing technical or operational data and communicating findings through written products, briefings, and presentations.
  • Ability to work effectively in a customer-facing environment with senior government, military, and technical personnel.
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including domestic and international travel several times per year.
  • Ability to support periods of increased operational activity, including exercises, demonstrations, assessments, and field events.
  • Must have a current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
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Outside Machinist (Repair)

NASSCO

San Diego, CA 92113

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Minimum three years in related experience or three years in any of the following U. S. Navy ratings: MM, En, BT or MR are required
  • Must have training in machine shop, hardware alignment and blueprint reading
  • Need good mechanical skills
  • Must have ability to use hand tools and to read technical manuals
  • Need good knowledge of ship layout
  • Must have ability to work at heights and confined spaces, access and move around ships safely
  • High school or equivalent education preferred
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Senior Systems Engineer – Software Systems (Onsite)

Raytheon

San Diego, CA 92154

OnsiteFlexible ScheduleHealth 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: Top Secret - Current
  • Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience.
  • Experience in Systems Engineering
  • Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Requirements Development, Requirements Management, Requirements Verification, or Integration and Test for software products
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Production Assistant

Propulsion Controls Engineering

San Diego, CA 92154

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in Office Environment.
  • High school diploma/GED required.
  • Completion of college courses with Business Major emphasis preferred minimum 2 years.
  • Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Possess an in-depth knowledge of associated trades (i.e., welder, outside/inside machinist, electrician, etc.).
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Superior filing and organizational skills.
  • Excellent phone and customer service skills.
  • Have excellent written and oral communication skills, be a great listener and be committed to being a part of a team.
  • Demonstrate a proven record (by progression) of positions requiring problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and team-building competencies.
  • Possess excellent communication skills, as both a listener and when providing direction.
  • Understanding of the job management system and billing process.
  • Must be able to work with Managers and Supervisors at all levels.
  • Flexibility to respond to business needs during non-business hours.
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Chief Engineer

Astrion

San Diego, CA 92106

$65/hr
Requires Travel

  • 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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Staff Software Engineer - Embedded and Real Time

Northrop Grumman

San Diego, CA 92154

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

  • ACTIVE in-Scope, U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.
  • 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.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience.
  • Experience with the full SDLC
  • Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, and Python
  • Experience with developing multi-threaded SW used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical SW, Safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW
  • Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity
  • Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SW integration and testing
  • Familiarity with at least two of the data interfaces: 1553, 1394, 422, 429, Serial, CAN, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, or Fibre Channel
  • Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and debugging C++ SW running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux.
  • Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex SW systems
  • Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels
  • Participate in the full SW development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW products to our customers
  • Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems
  • Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines
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