47 junior engineer jobs at 20 companies in Ridgecrest, CA

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Engineer - Mining
Boron, California, United States
$92k-$127k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rio Tinto
Rio TintoLondon Stock Exchange: RIO: Global provider of iron ore, aluminium, and copper.
0+ YOEBS in mining engineering or related Earth Sciences, recent graduate or up to 2 years relevant experience, basic mining engineering knowledge, strong communication and planning skills.
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Subsystems - Engineer
Edwards AFB, California, United States
$110k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
JT4
JT4NYSE: AMTM: Provides engineering and technical support for military test ranges.
2+ YOEABET-accredited engineering degree (BS+4yrs or MS+2yrs or PhD), ability to obtain Top Secret clearance, state driver's license, strong engineering judgment, troubleshooting skills, and communication abilities.
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CFD Engineer
Mojave, California, United States
$101k-$158k/yr HybridFull Time
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch: Provides air-launched hypersonic testbeds for high-speed flight testing.
2+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace/mechanical engineering, 2+ years (Level II) or 5+ years (Senior) CFD experience, meshing and solver proficiency, scripting (Python/MATLAB), HPC experience, and eligibility for security clearance.
Pointwise, ANSA, Link3D, US3D, Fun3D, StarCCM+, Kestrel, Python, MATLAB, Tecplot, Paraview, Siemens NX, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Manufacturing Engineer
El Segundo or Mojave
$100k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Icarus
Icarus: Builds solar-powered aircraft for stratospheric intelligence and connectivity.
1+ YOE1+ years manufacturing/production/build engineering on real hardware; hands-on mechanical/electrical/aerospace experience; strong tolerance and process intuition; experience partnering with design teams; ability to move fast on the factory floor.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/SCIENTIST (PROGRAM MANAGER)
China Lake, California, United States
$104k-$161k/yr OnsiteFull Time
U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy: Conducts maritime defense and provides aircraft maintenance services.
1+ YOEProfessional engineering degree or equivalent and transcript; registration (EI/EIT/PE) or FE exam acceptable;1+ year specialized experience in systems engineering, program/project management, technical oversight, and directing engineering efforts.
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Ground Support Engineer
Mojave, California, United States
$110k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impulse Space
Impulse Space: Developing in-space transportation services and orbital transfer vehicles.
1+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical/aerospace engineering, 1+ years designing/operating/maintaining mechanical or fluid systems, experience with ground support equipment or propulsion facilities; preferred 3+ years and thermal/fluid/structures expertise.
P&IDs, pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow meters, load cells, data acquisition systems
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Software Developer (Junior to Journeyman)
China Lake, California, United States
$85k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
JSL Technologies
JSL Technologies: Provides engineering and logistics services to the U.S. Navy.
3+ YOE3+ years software development experience, strong C++ skills, Windows and RHEL proficiency, Visual Studio and Qt Creator experience, ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance, U.S. work authorization required.
C++, Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Visual Studio, Qt Creator, Ada, Pascal
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2026 Associate Engineer Aeronautical / Engineer Aeronautical
Palmdale or Edwards AFB or Mojave
$62k-$138k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEU.S. citizen with active Secret (or higher) clearance, Bachelor's in Aerospace or similar STEM by Aug 2026 (Master's or Bachelor's+2yrs for higher level), strong test and evaluation skills, GPA and internship experience preferred.
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Mechanical Sub-Systems Engineer, Entry Level
Mojave, California, United States
$86k-$138k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Scaled Composites
Scaled CompositesNYSE: NOC: Designs, builds, and flies experimental aircraft and spacecraft.
0+ YOEEntry-level mechanical sub-systems engineering role requiring 3D CAD experience and ability to obtain DoD clearance.
NX, Catia V5, Solidworks
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Electrical/Mechanical Integration Field Engineer
China Lake or California or Indiana
$75k-$108k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amentum
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Provides engineering, technology, and mission support to government agencies.
2+ YOE2+ years hands-on field engineering or electrical troubleshooting experience; US citizenship able to obtain Secret clearance; STEM bachelor's preferred or equivalent experience; ability to read schematics and perform electrical/mechanical integration and documentation.
AutoCAD Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, Zuken, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, multimeter, oscilloscope, continuity tester, signal analyzer, data acquisition tools
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Propulsion Test Engineer
Mojave, California, United States
$86k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vast
Vast: Develops and operates commercial artificial-gravity space stations.
2+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace/mechanical or related,2+ years in chemical propulsion/fluid systems or hardware testing,ability to lift 25 lbs,work outdoors in extreme weather,and willingness to work overtime/weekends.
NX, Teamcenter, Epsilon3, JIRA, Confluence, Beckhoff/TwinCAT, National Instruments/LabVIEW
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JSSA Software Engineer
Ridgecrest, California, United States
$73k-$96k/yr OnsiteFull Time
DCS Corporation
DCS Corporation: Providing engineering and technical services for national security.
2+ YOEU.S. citizen with Bachelor's in Engineering +2 years (or Master's +1 year). Must obtain/maintain security clearance; 2+ years in software design, coding, testing; proficiency in C++, C#, OOAD, UML; strong written/verbal skills.
C++, C#, Unified Modeling Language (UML), Microsoft Visual Studio, Git, SmartBear, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, Team Software Process (TSP), CMM/CMMI, Dashboard (TSP/PSP)
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Boeing Engineering Entry-level, Associate and Mid-level Positions
Seattle or Saint Charles or Huntsville or Portland or Tinker Air Force Base or Oklahoma City or Berkeley or Miami or Huntington Beach or Hazelwood or Germantown or El Segundo or Fort Walton Beach or China Lake or Tukwila or North Charleston or Kennedy Space Center or Heath or Houston or Fairfax or Colorado Springs or Seal Beach or Long Beach or Newburgh or Renton or Saint Louis or Auburn or Philadelphia or Everett or San Antonio or Kent or Mesa or New Orleans
$54k-$222k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, satellites, and defense systems.
Currently enrolled engineering/applied sciences student graduating before Sept 2027; strong academics, technical projects or internships; U.S. Person required; may require security clearance; employer will not sponsor visas.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER/PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
China Lake, California, United States
$124k-$161k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Department of the Navy
Department of the Navy: Protects the United States through naval and marine operations.
1+ YOEOne year specialized experience at the GS-12 level overseeing environmental compliance and conservation, reviewing construction/training projects for regulatory compliance, and managing environmental programs; education in relevant science or engineering fields required.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern / Co-op
Torrance or Mojave
$25-$40/hr OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
GITAI
GITAI: Developing autonomous robotic systems for labor in space.
1+ YOECurrently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s program;1+ year hands-on student engineering project experience;experience taking hardware through design, fabrication, assembly, and test;3D CAD proficiency;U.S. work authorization and U.S. citizenship or equivalent for export-controlled work.
SolidWorks, GD&T
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Engineering Technician II
Ridgecrest, California, United States
$22-$24/hr OnsiteFull Time
Saalex
Saalex: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support for defense agencies.
2+ YOEHS diploma/GED and 2 years experience required; active Secret or Interim Secret clearance required; strong communication, teamwork, and willingness to travel for military test events.
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Engineering Supervisor (supporting the Air Force Research Lab)
Edwards Air Force Base, California, United States
$102k-$137k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ASRC Federal
ASRC Federal: Provides engineering and IT services to federal government agencies.
2+ YOEBS/BA required, 2+ years related experience, ability to lead crews, operate heavy equipment, read blueprints, create safe plans, use Microsoft Office/Excel, and obtain DOD Secret clearance.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel
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PMEL Metrology Technician I (AFRC)
Edwards Air Force Base, California, United States
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Yulista
Yulista: Provides aerospace and defense mission support and technical services.
Entry-level PMEL calibration technician with knowledge of TMDE, SI units, calibration methods, and basic measurement uncertainty.
Calibration Software, Automated Systems, Measuring and Test Equipment
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Entry Level Production Planner
Mojave, California, United States
$45k-$55k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PPG
PPGNYSE: PPG: Manufacturer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials.
Bachelor's in supply chain/engineering or related; working knowledge of MRP/ERP; Microsoft Excel proficiency; internship or coursework in production planning; must be eligible for security clearance and meet U.S. work-eligibility requirements.
Microsoft Excel, MRP, ERP
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Engineering Technician II-China Lake
China Lake, California, United States
$24/hr OnsiteFull Time
Arcata Associates
Arcata Associates: Provides engineering, operations, and technical support for aerospace and defense missions.
High school diploma/GED required; hands-on technical experience desired; basic computer skills; ability to lift ~40 lbs; valid state driver's license; must qualify for and maintain government security clearance.