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Lead Test Engineer
Long Beach or El Segundo
$145k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Long Wall
Long Wall: Develops containerized missile defense systems and hypersonic flight test vehicles.
6+ YOE1+ MgmtLead test engineering role requiring 6+ years in aerospace/defense testing, US export control compliance, and team leadership.
Python, MATLAB, DAQ systems, GNC systems
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Lead Engineer, Game Systems
Santa Monica, California, United States
$170k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Absurd Ventures
Absurd Ventures: Creating original storytelling universes across video games and multimedia
7+ YOE7+ years in game development; senior/lead systems engineering; C++ and engine proficiency; leadership experience; strong communication and problem-solving.
C++, Unreal Engine 4/5, Blueprint/Lua/Angelscript scripting, Networking, Tooling for gameplay systems
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Lead Electrical Engineer (Avionics)
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$145k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impulse Space
Impulse Space: Developing in-space transportation services and orbital transfer vehicles.
5+ YOE1+ MgmtLead avionics electrical engineer with 5+ years experience, managing a team, designing and testing spacecraft electronics.
Altium, PCB Design, Schematic Capture, Circuit Design, Power Management, Microcontrollers, SPI, Ethernet, RS-422
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Lead Optical Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
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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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Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$145k-$195k/yr HybridFull Time
Zoo
Zoo: Develops infrastructure and AI-powered tools for hardware design.
8+ YOE8+ years in manufacturing engineering; hands-on CNC machining; CAM programming; process development; team leadership; strong GD&T and metrology knowledge.
CAM software, CNC programming, CMM
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Lead Design Engineer - Mechanical Flight Controls
Seal Beach, California, United States
$183k-$247k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
14+ YOELead design engineer for mechanical flight controls; 14+ years experience; CATIA V5/ENOVIA/DELMIA; aerospace commercial aircraft program.
CATIA, ENOVIA, DELMIA, Simulink, EASY5
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Lead Controls Engineer
Cerritos, California, United States
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Upwing Energy
Upwing Energy: Developer of subsurface compression technology for gas production.
5+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in Controls or Electrical Engineering; 5+ years in motor controls/industrial automation; strong control theory, Allen-Bradley PLC; CAN/MODBUS/TCP/IP; C/C++/Python; problem solving and communication.
Allen-Bradley PLC, CAN, MODBUS, TCP/IP, C, C++, Python
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Lead Mechanical Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$150k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America
The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America: Manufacturer of critical components for aerospace and defense platforms.
Mechanical engineering experience in aerospace/defense hardware; hands-on in protoshop; leadership potential; design, testing, and qualification expertise; familiarity with MIL-STD-810/DO-160; NX or similar CAD; ability to work cross-functionally.
Siemens NX, FEA, GD&T, MIL-STD-810, DO-160
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Lead Combustion Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$170k-$185k/yr HybridFull Time
Arbor Energy
Arbor Energy: Building advanced power systems for clean, carbon-negative electricity.
7+ YOEBachelor’s in mechanical, aerospace, chemical engineering; 7+ years in combustion system design, analysis, and testing; strong thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and high-temp/pressure experience; leadership and mentoring ability; startup/hardware experience; programming for data analysis (Python, MATLAB).
Python, MATLAB, CFD
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Lead Decarbonization Engineer
Seattle or Houston or Los Angeles or San Diego or New York or Portland
$98k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
WSP
WSPToronto Stock Exchange: WSP: Provides engineering, design, and environmental consultancy services globally.
7+ YOEBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; 7-10 years in behind-the-meter power design and assessments; PE license (CA/WA/NY/TX preferred); experience with IFC-level design; NEC/IEEE/ANSI; ETAP/SKM; AutoCAD Electrical; Revit; mentoring; strong client communication.
ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, AGi32
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Lead Functional Safety Engineer-Federal
Irvine or Mission Viejo
$70k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Field AI
Field AI: Develops autonomous software brains for robots in unstructured environments.
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field; hands-on experience configuring Safety PLCs, safety components (remote E-Stops, safety relays, lidars); ability to lead safety architecture and field deployment.
Safety PLCs, Safety relays, Safety lidars, Ladder logic, ROS/ROS2, C++, PLC programming
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LEAD ENGINEER
Los Angeles, California, United States
$60/hr OnsiteFull Time
ABM Industries
ABM IndustriesNYSE: ABM: Provides integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure management solutions.
3+ YOE3+ years as a lead/chief engineer, proven managerial experience, strong HVAC/mechanical/electrical knowledge, experience in healthcare/senior living preferred, familiarity with NYC compliance, leadership and troubleshooting skills.
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow
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Lead Engineer
New York City or Los Angeles or Miami or London
$180k-$200k/yr HybridFull Time
Duetti
Duetti: Acquires and manages music catalogs for independent creators.
5+ YOE1+ Mgmt5+ years software engineering experience, 1+ year leading teams. Expert backend Python, API and distributed systems design, cloud native/AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, production scalability, strong communication and leadership.
Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD
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Lead Sustaining Engineer (64168)
Los Angeles, California, United States
$112k-$164k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Eaton
EatonNYSE: ETN: Manages electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power systems globally.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree; 5+ years mechanical engineering experience; experience with hydraulic/pneumatic controls; willingness to relocate within 50 miles of Los Angeles; export-controlled eligibility.
Creo, ANSYS, Matlab, Simulink, GD&T
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Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Missiles
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$146k-$194k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
8+ YOE8+ years in manufacturing or prototyping; degree in engineering or hard science; proven team leadership; eligible for U.S. Secret clearance; hands-on hardware fabrication experience; willingness to travel.
SMT, PCBA fabrication, Scripting, Machining, Fabrication, Design for Manufacturability
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Lead Dyno Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$139k-$233k/yr HybridFull Time
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor CompanyNYSE: F: Designs, manufactures, and sells cars, trucks, and SUVs.
7+ YOE3+ MgmtRequires engineering education or equivalent, 7+ years of automotive test engineering, 3+ years in lead or senior engineering, EV dynamometer experience, data analysis, ISO 17025 support, and EV certification knowledge.
SAE J1634, SAE J2263, SAE J2264, EU WLTP, 40 CFR Part 86, 40 CFR Parts 1065/1066, ISO17025, MATLAB, Python, CAN, AVL Puma, VECON, iGEM, Rototest DynoVision
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Lead Dyno Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$139k-$233k/yr HybridFull Time
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor CompanyNYSE: F: Ford manufactures, sells, and services vehicles and mobility solutions.
7+ YOE3+ MgmtMechanical, electrical, or automotive engineering background; 7+ years automotive test engineering; 3+ years lead or senior engineering experience; EV dyno, certification, ISO 17025, data analysis, and technical writing experience.
MATLAB, Python, CAN, AVL Puma/VECON, iGEM, Rototest DynoVision
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Lead Hardware Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$151k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
5+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CE, 5+ years electronics design for harsh environments, experience leading engineers, driving engineering processes, and delivering avionics hardware across full product lifecycle.
SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, ADC, DAC, DC-DC converters, SoC, microcontroller, microprocessor
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Lead Game Engineer
Los Angeles or Toronto or United States or Canada
$206k-$238k/yr RemoteFull Time
Gardens
Gardens: Creates online multiplayer fantasy adventure video games.
6+ YOE2+ Mgmt6+ years professional game development with shipped Unreal Engine titles, 2+ years leading engineers, strong C++, Blueprint, multiplayer/netcode experience, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Unreal Engine, C++, Blueprint, Google Meet
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Lead Engineer
New York City or Birmingham or Miami or Tampa or Blue Ash or Cincinnati or Los Angeles
$140k-$199k/yr HybridFull Time
Green Dot
Green DotNYSE: GDOT: Provides mobile banking and payment solutions to consumers and businesses.
8+ YOE8+ years in software engineering; proficiency in .NET/C#, SQL Server; experience with Azure migration, cloud-native apps, CI/CD; familiarity with AI code assistants.
.NET, C#, SQL Server, Azure, AKS, Cosmos DB, App Services, Functions, GitHub Copilot, Claude
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