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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 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 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 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 Controls Engineer
Cerritos, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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 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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Systems Integration Engineer, Lead
El Segundo, California, United States
$99k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
10+ YOE10+ years systems engineering or integration; 5+ years space/DoD program reviews; 2+ years risk management; Secret clearance; Bachelor's degree.
Model-Based Systems Engineering, Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, GPS
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Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid
Pasadena, 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; relay/protection/SCADA experience; SKM/ETAP/CDEGS/ASPEN proficiency; NEC/NESC/IEEE/ANSI familiarity.
SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, vendor software, MS Office
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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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Lead Data Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$130k-$170k/yr HybridFull Time
EXL
EXLNASDAQ: EXLS: Provides data analytics and digital operations solutions to businesses.
6+ YOE2+ MgmtLead data engineering role requiring 6-8 years of experience, Databricks stack, SQL, Python, PySpark, data warehousing, Airflow, cloud platforms, and leadership responsibilities.
Databricks, SQL, Python, PySpark, Airflow, Cron, AWS, GCP, Azure, Tableau, Power BI, Hadoop, Hive, HBase, Pig, Spark
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Lead Roadway Engineer (Relocate to Phoenix, AZ)
Phoenix or Irvine or Los Angeles or Sacramento or San Diego or San Jose
$120k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Olsson
Olsson: Provider of engineering and design services for infrastructure projects.
8+ YOE4+ MgmtBachelor's degree in engineering; PE license; 8+ years engineering experience; 4+ years supervising staff; valid driver's license; willingness to relocate; strong problem-solving and client service skills.
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