U.S. Navy: Conducts maritime defense and provides aircraft maintenance services.
Fabricate and lay up advanced composite assemblies, analyze damage and determine repairs, develop tooling and use precision measuring equipment per technical directives.
Seasats: Builds autonomous surface vessels for persistent maritime intelligence.
Hands-on fabrication using hand and power tools, surface preparation, bonding composites, reading engineering drawings, inspection, teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to safety/PPE standards.
pneumatic tools, drills, grinders, measuring equipment, fixtures and jigs
Ascent Aerospace: Designs and builds automated assembly systems for aerospace manufacturing.
1+ YOEComposites manufacturing knowledge, basic math, dimensional layout and inspection equipment skills, manual dexterity, machinery experience, attention to detail, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and radar systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or equivalent experience, 2+ years engineering experience, composite materials and fabrication experience, ability to obtain DOD security clearance, strong communication and documentation skills.
DZYNE Technologies: Developer and manufacturer of autonomous airborne defense systems.
4+ YOERequires 4–6 years of related experience, composite lamination and mechanical assembly skills, blueprint comprehension, basic math, and a high school diploma or equivalent; aircraft experience is preferred.
hand router, hand drill, hand sander, inspection equipment, pneumatic drill motors, rivet gun, dye grinders, countersinks, laser projection, automated ply cutter, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and radar systems.
High school diploma or equivalent; ability to read drawings, lift up to 50 pounds, work from ladders, communicate effectively, and apply composite fabrication and surface-finishing techniques.
Ascent Aerospace: Manufactures tooling and automated assembly systems for aerospace industries.
1+ YOEComposite manufacturing knowledge, manual dexterity, basic math, ability to read dimensional layouts, operate machinery, work physically demanding positions, and lift up to 50 pounds. 1–3 years preferred.
Fralock: Manufactures specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED or equivalent experience, 2+ years aerospace assembly experience, blueprint reading, precision measurement, Microsoft Suite, hazardous-material handling, and composite layup experience preferred.
Requires high school diploma/GED, mechanical maintenance or equipment repair experience, blueprint and schematic reading, basic electrical theory, driver’s license, Windows and Microsoft Office proficiency, and ability to meet physical and safety requirements.
Qnetic: Manufacturer of grid-scale mechanical flywheel energy storage systems.
5+ YOEMaster's degree or PhD in composites/mechanical/aerospace, 5+ years in composite structure design and manufacturing, expertise in filament winding, composite FEA experience, familiarity with AFP and composite manufacturing methods.
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
4+ YOERequires 4+ years of CAM programming, 5+ years of CNC setup and operation, composite machining expertise, G and M code, 5-axis machining, GD&T, Fanuc controls, and U.S. Person status.
Lattice OS, CAM, Esprit, hyperMILL, CNC, G code, M code, GD&T, CMS, Fanuc, PCD, Siemens NX CAD, Teamcenter, Renishaw
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEHigh school/GED, 2+ years composites experience (Level 2) or 5+ years (Level 3) in aerospace/military/manufacturing, ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance, pass medical/respiratory and new hire physical, lift up to 35 lbs, work 1st or 2nd shifts, and complete ASTAR training.
BART: Operates the heavy-rail transit system in the Bay Area.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, mechanical apprenticeship or 3 years journey-level experience, 1 year relevant repair experience, California driver's license, forklift certification, and ability to obtain DMU engineer certification.
DMU, HVAC, positive train control, Microsoft Word, maintenance management system, pneumatic tools, electrical tools, hydraulic tools, measuring instruments
Saildrone: Designer and operator of autonomous unmanned surface vehicles.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year composites or related manufacturing experience; lamination, epoxy, technical drawing, and hand and power tool skills; ability to lift 50 lbs and use PPE.
Applied Composites: Manufacturer of advanced composite components for aerospace and defense
1+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, minimum 1 year manufacturing or composites experience, ability to lay up and vacuum bag composite parts, shop math and English proficiency.
Spencer Composites: Designs and manufactures high-performance composite structures and components.
High school diploma required; vocational training preferred. Mechanical aptitude, ability to operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, basic knowledge of composite processes, and ability to follow technical drawings.
X-Bow Systems: Manufactures 3D-printed solid rocket motors and launch systems.
3+ YOEHigh school diploma, 3+ years CNC machining/programming experience, proficiency with mills and lathes, ability to read blueprints, and strong attention to quality and troubleshooting.