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Laser Sensing Systems Principal Engineer (739)
Camarillo, California, United States
$180k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Safran Defense & Space
Safran Defense & SpaceEuronext Paris: SAF: Develops advanced technology for aerospace, defense, and space missions.
10+ YOE10+ years experience developing and integrating laser sensing and electro‑optical systems; hands‑on hardware, system integration, EMV troubleshooting, customer engagement, and mentorship skills required.
SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet, CameraLink, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, FPGA
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Laser Technician 4
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$79k-$132k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
6+ YOEHigh school diploma with 6 years related technician experience; experience with laser systems and optical components; ability to read drawings; preferred associate degree; active DoD security clearance preferred.
Microscopes, Optical alignment tools, UV curing systems, Adhesive dispensers, Soldering irons, Theodolites, Interferometers, Laser power meters, Fiber splicers
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Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
Pasadena, California, United States
$139k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Caltech
Caltech: Provides university-level education and scientific research services.
2+ YOEMSc in physical or engineering science, 2+ years lab/research safety experience with lasers, knowledge of ANSI Z136/Cal/OSHA/FDA laser regs, strong communication and training skills.
Articulate 360
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Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Laser Powder Bed Fusion Printers (Raptor)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$140k-$230k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering and 5+ years designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware; experience with PCB design, testing, debugging, and cross-functional engineering.
PCBAs, Altium, Circuit Maker, MATLAB, Python, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, RS422, FPGA, EMI/EMC
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Lead Optical Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
TRL11
TRL11: High-definition video technology for aerospace and defense.
5+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in Optical Engineering, Physics/Electrical Engineering or related field; 5-10+ years in optical design; strong physics/optics/laser knowledge; proficiency in Zemax/Code V/LightTools; imaging or laser systems experience; CAD experience (OnShape/SolidWorks); thermal/structural analysis of optical designs; optomechanical alignme...
Zemax, Code V, LightTools, FRED, OnShape, SolidWorks
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Weld Engineer I
Long Beach, California, United States
$90k-$136k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
1+ YOEB.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related; 1+ years welding experience (GTAW,GMAW,OTW,laser) and production manufacturing; familiarity with AWS/ASME specifications.
GTAW, GMAW, OTW, laser welding, AWS, ASME
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Welding Engineer, Special Projects
Los Angeles, California, United States
$125k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hadrian
Hadrian: Building autonomous factories for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
2+ YOEWelding engineer with 2-8+ years in welding, knowledge of laser, GTAW, GMAW, orbital tube welding, and welding standards; aerospace/defense experience preferred.
Laser beam welding, GTAW, Orbital tube welding, Resistance welding, GMAW, Friction stir welding, Plasma arc welding
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Senior Electrical Engineer, Lasercom
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Observable Space
Observable Space: Developing integrated hardware and software for persistent space observation.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, photonics, optical engineering, or related field; 5+ years designing optical or high-speed communication systems; experience with optics, lasers, signal processing, and laboratory validation.
PIC, DSP, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, bit-error-rate testers (BERTs), optical spectrum analyzers, ADS, HFSS, CST, COMSOL, Lumerical, MATLAB/Simulink, FPGA, SerDes, PAM4, QAM, QPSK, FEC
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Principal Component Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$177k-$239k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designing and manufacturing commercial aircraft and defense systems.
14+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or related field, Tier 5 (T5) security eligibility (U.S. Person), extensive EO/IR, laser and electro-optical systems experience, systems engineering and test/qualification experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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Senior VDC Engineer
Santa Ana or Los Angeles
$81k-$122k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Swinerton
Swinerton: National commercial construction firm providing building and management services.
3+ YOE3–4 years Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks experience; knowledge of BIM, 3D laser scanning, survey/layout; ability to train and supervise staff; degree in architecture/engineering/construction management or equivalent experience.
Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Twinmotion, 3ds Max, Unreal Engine, Figma
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Principal Optical Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$175k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MKS Instruments
MKS InstrumentsNASDAQ: MKSI: Supplies process control instruments and chemicals for semiconductor manufacturing.
8+ YOEBachelor's in Optical Engineering/Physics; 8+ years principal-level optical design and system development; expertise in multi-element optics; proficiency with Zemax and CODE V; hands-on optical assembly, alignment and laser experience; cleanroom work; U.S. work eligibility required.
Zemax, CODE V
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Principal Component Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$177k-$239k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
1+ YOEBachelor's in engineering/CS/math/physics/chemistry, 1+ years EO/IR or laser/electro-optical systems experience, familiarity with military standards, ability to develop and qualify EEE parts and suppliers, and must meet U.S. export control (U.S. Person) and Tier 5 security requirements.
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Lead Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defense
Tustin, California, United States
$93k-$164k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Attalon
Attalon: Designs and manufactures precision optical and laser systems.
7+ YOE7+ years quality assurance experience, BS (or MS) in engineering/quality/math/science, expertise in statistical quality control, metrology/inspection, CMM and optical inspection, and eligibility as a U.S. Person for export-controlled work.
Coordinate Measurement Machines, interferometers, spectrophotometers, calipers, micrometers, lasers, electronic test equipment
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Components Manufacturing Engineer - Sheet Metal
Los Angeles, California, United States
$105k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hermeus
Hermeus: Develops high-speed and hypersonic aircraft for defense and transportation.
2+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering; 2+ years aerospace manufacturing; sheet metal forming/cutting/joining; PLM/ERP/MES familiarity; hands-on in fast-paced environment.
Laser cutting, Waterjet cutting, Press brake, Welding, Sheet metal fabrication, PLM, ERP, MES
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Senior Scientist / Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Arcturus
Arcturus: Develops carbon nanomaterial-infused metal composites for high-performance conductors.
3+ YOE3+ years in materials R&D, processing, or additive manufacturing; hands-on experimental focus; strong documentation and data analysis.
Raman spectroscopy, SEM/EDS, Optical microscopy, Electrical testing, Thermal testing, Hardness testing, CVD/LCVD, Laser processing, LPBF, DED
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Associate Laboratory Automation Engineer
Monrovia, California, United States
$85k-$122k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Terray Therapeutics
Terray Therapeutics: Develops small-molecule therapeutics using artificial intelligence and automation.
Experience with automated microscope systems, troubleshooting, documentation, and ticketing.
Zeiss microscopy, Micromanager, ImageJ, Beanshell scripting, ASI microscope stages, SolidWorks, 3D printing, CNC, Laser cutting, Python, Java, C#, .NET
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Postdoctoral Scholars, Beckman Laser Institute
Irvine, California, United States
$69k-$83k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of California
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
Doctorate (PhD or MD) required by appointment start; experience in biomedical engineering, optics, molecular biology, or related fields; ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
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Engineering Technician
Pasadena, California, United States
$150k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Oratomic
Oratomic: Building fault-tolerant quantum computers using neutral atom systems.
Desire to build quantum computers, ability to work collaboratively; prior laser and optics experience desirable; roles range from junior to lead technician.
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Professional Land Surveyor / City Surveyor
Los Angeles or United States
$139k-$171k/yr HybridFull Time
BKF Engineers
BKF Engineers: Provides civil engineering, surveying, and infrastructure consulting services.
10+ YOEPLS required; bachelor’s in geomatics/surveying/civil engineering preferred (or 10+ years office surveying). Must understand surveying principles/equipment, Autodesk Civil 3D/CAD, construction staking; laser scanning experience a plus.
Autodesk Civil 3D, CAD, 3D laser scanners, total station, GPS, levels, unmanned aerial systems
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VDC Manager
Los Angeles, California, United States
$115k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Align Builders
Align Builders: A construction firm delivering BIM/VDC-based coordination and collaborative project delivery.
Bachelor’s or associate degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management; proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, BIM 360/ACC; laser scanning; strong communication and leadership; Lean/IPD a plus.
Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, BIM 360/ACC, Laser Scanning
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