222 lead system engineer jobs at 106 companies in Fontana, CA
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Founding Backend / Infra Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Own the crawlers, pipelines, and infrastructure powering a real-time job search engine. Strong Node.js and Python fundamentals; bonus points for security and reverse-engineering chops.
Arrowhead Products: Manufacturer of aerospace ducting systems and rocket propulsion lines.
7+ YOEBS in engineering or physics required (MS preferred); 7+ years aerospace experience; leading CDR/RID/FCA/PCA reviews; requirements validation, stress analysis knowledge, duct system experience, leadership and customer liaison skills.
Novi or Charlotte or San Francisco or Los Angeles or New York City
$160k-$193k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Scout Motors: Designs and manufactures all-electric rugged SUVs and trucks.
12+ YOEBachelor’s in mechanical engineering (Master's preferred), 12+ years engineering experience, 8 years thermal systems design, leadership experience, simulation and prototyping/testing skills, strong analytical and communication abilities.
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.
Resort Wide System Engineer Principal - Project Hire/Internal Assignment
Glendale, California, United States
$139k-$187k/yrHybridFull Time
The Walt Disney CompanyNYSE: DIS: Produces media content and operates global theme parks.
15+ YOE15+ years in resort-wide systems engineering or related field; ability to develop system-level designs, lead engineering teams, perform risk analysis, manage project budgets, and communicate across technical and operational stakeholders.
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...
Seattle or Brevard County or Denver or Los Angeles
$111k-$169k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
8+ YOEB.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 8+ years thermal engineering experience, strong thermal fundamentals, TPS materials familiarity, hardware test experience, and knowledge of aerospace verification and validation.
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.
Resort Wide System Engineer Principal - Project Hire/Internal Assignment
Glendale, California, United States
$139k-$187k/yrHybridFull Time
The Walt Disney CompanyNYSE: DIS: Produces movies, operates theme parks, and provides streaming services.
15+ YOE15+ years systems engineering experience focused on resort-wide telecommunications, alarm, and low-voltage systems; bachelor’s in engineering required; PE or BICSI RCDD desired; ability to lead teams, develop system-level designs, and manage multi-million dollar project budgets.
Sargent & Lundy: Engineering and consulting services for the power industry.
10+ YOELead EHV substation design and project delivery for 500kV/765kV systems; requires ABET-accredited BSEE with power/controls, 10+ years, and strong reporting and coordination skills.
El Segundo or San Diego or Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or Seattle or London
$110k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
10+ YOEBachelor's in STEM or equivalent, 10+ years in directional communications, RF systems and DSP expertise, algorithm development, data analysis, Python/MATLAB proficiency, systems engineering experience, and prior team leadership.
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
3+ YOEBachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering; 3+ years of test experience including high-pressure pneumatic and high-voltage systems; test planning, leading investigations, safety, process development, and shop-floor support.
Mach Industries: Designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles for defense.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 3+ years developing/integrating/manufacturing avionics or complex electrical systems; experience with PCBAs, wire harnesses, DFM/DFT/DFA, production test systems, BOM maturity, and cross-functional execution.
MES, ERP, digital manufacturing systems, production test equipment, hardware-in-the-loop
Project Engineer (Lead, and Senior) **Sign-On Bonus Potential**
Long Beach or Seal Beach
OnsiteFull Time
BoeingNYSE: BA: Manufactures commercial and military aircraft, satellites, and defense systems.
5+ YOE5+ MgmtBS in engineering; 5+ years in engineering; 5+ years leading cross-functional projects; aerospace experience in avionics/electrical/software/cabin systems.
Barry-Wehmiller: Manufactures industrial machinery for packaging and paper processing.
15+ YOE15+ Mgmt15+ years combined technical and people management; experience in electrical engineering, PLC programming, HMI/SCADA; ability to lead multi-discipline teams; travel required.
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
5+ YOE2+ MgmtBachelor's in engineering or related field, active U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance, 5+ years systems or payload engineering experience, 2+ years project management, ICD/SoW authoring, Earned Value Management experience.
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), MATLAB, Simulink
L3Harris TechnologiesNYSE: LHX: Aerospace and defense providing mission-critical technology solutions.
9+ YOEDevelop and verify system-level requirements, manage traceability (DOORS), define interfaces and architecture, support integration and test, and develop test automation; eligible for US security clearance required.
DOORS, signal analyzer, signal generator, spectrum analyzer