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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 Avionics Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$147k-$179k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hermeus
Hermeus: Develops high-speed and hypersonic aircraft for defense and transportation.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Electrical Engineering; 5+ years in electrical hardware design; 1+ year leading a technical team; strong knowledge of avionics hardware and power systems.
Altium Designer, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Capital Harness, Git, SPICE, Ansys, DMM, Oscilloscope
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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 Simulation Engineer
Hawthorne, California, United States
$142k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Venturi Astrolab
Venturi Astrolab: Designs and builds robotic rovers for Moon and Mars exploration.
10+ YOELead real-time and faster-than real-time simulations; 10+ years experience; 3+ years leading a team; integrate simulations with vehicle software; strong C++ and Python; model validation and sensor/actuator modeling.
C++, Python
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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 Verification & Validation Engineer
Palo Alto or Irvine
$130k-$155k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ALTEN
ALTENEuronext Paris: ATE: Provides engineering and technology consulting services to industrial clients.
5+ YOELead V&V strategy, mentor engineers, design/test automation, and oversee automotive software/system validation.
CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay, dSPACE, Vector VT, DBC, LDF, ARXML, HIL, MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Automotive testing tools
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Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid
Santa Ana, California, United States
$135k-$206k/yr HybridFull Time
Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy: Engineering and consulting services for the power industry.
12+ YOEBachelor of Science in Engineering; 12+ years substation design at 138kV+; PE license; lead engineering; relay calculations; vendor liaison; familiarity with protective relay equipment; proficiency in MS Office; strong communication.
SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, MS Office
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Lead Process Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Arcturus
Arcturus: Develops carbon nanomaterial-infused metal composites for high-performance conductors.
8+ YOE8+ years in process/manufacturing engineering; BS/MS/PhD in materials/engineering; experience scaling complex manufacturing; DOE, process controls, root-cause analysis; strong documentation skills.
LPBF, DED, Laser processing, CVD/LCVD/LACVD, Welding, High-temperature gas processes
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Lead Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)
Anaheim, California, United States
$24/hr OnsiteFull Time
HHM Hotels
HHM Hotels: Operates and manages a diverse portfolio of hotel properties.
High school diploma; trade school coursework preferred; previous engineer/maintenance experience or equivalent training required.
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Lead Mechanical Engineer
Pasadena or Boise or Costa Mesa or Denver or Phoenix or Pleasanton or Sacramento or San Diego or Seattle or Sparks
$43-$62/hr OnsiteFull Time
Sunbelt Controls
Sunbelt Controls: Provides building automation and systems integration for energy-efficient facilities.
3+ YOEBS in Engineering or Construction Management; 3+ years; AutoCAD and Revit; PE license desirable.
AutoCAD, Revit
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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 Mechanical Engineer, Structures
Los Angeles, California, United States
$156k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Apex
Apex: Mass-manufactures standardized satellite buses for commercial and government use.
5+ YOE1+ Mgmt5+ years in structural/mechanical design, 1+ year leading teams, CAD/FEA proficiency, experience with space hardware.
CAD (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks), FEA (ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus), Python, MATLAB
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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 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 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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