Engineering Jobs in Aliso Viejo, CA
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Responsible for building scalable, secure, and reusable components across the full development lifecycle.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve business workflows.
Opportunity to grow into leadership, architecture, and platform strategy roles.
Responsibilities: Collaborate with customers to identify and refine business requirements and innovations.
Design, develop, and configure applications using Appian platform components.
Build robust, reusable, and scalable Appian solutions.
Evaluate and adopt new Appian technologies and features.
Ensure compliance with security, access control, and development standards.
Maintain and enhance Appian Center of Excellence documentation (best practices, guidelines).
Conduct technical design reviews and code reviews.
Perform unit testing and support system testing and implementation.
Manage release lifecycle including environment promotion and configuration.
Provide on-call support and ensure system monitoring and performance.
Maintain development environments and troubleshoot technical issues.
Facilitate requirement gathering, design discussions, and problem-solving sessions.
Collaborate across teams to ensure platform capabilities meet business needs.
Support vendor evaluation and selection processes.
Mentor team members and contribute to team performance improvement.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent technical training.
5 years of experience as an Appian Designer or similar low-code/web development experience.
Strong understanding of application development best practices.
Experience with Appian development is a plus.
Knowledge of healthcare industry preferred.
Experience with design patterns and scalable architecture.
Exposure to multiple databases, programming languages, or business applications preferred.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
We are hiring a PCB Design Engineer for an exciting opportunity in Irvine, CA.
This is a 6-month contract opportunity with possible extension, offering $60–$70/hour on W2. The role is 100% onsite, and relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
We are looking for professionals with:
- 6–10 years of PCB design and layout engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in OrCAD and Allegro
- Experience with high-speed and high-density multi-layer PCB design
- Knowledge of IPC Class 3 design standards
- IPC CID or CID+ certification preferred
- Experience in defense or aerospace electronics is highly preferred, though other electronics backgrounds may also be considered
Requirement: U.S. Citizens only
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Senior Associate Attorney
Reports to: General Counsel
Essential Functions
- Support and coordinate real estate closings, including review of closing documentation, settlement statements, payoff calculations, title matters, and post-closing issue resolution.
- Work closely with the Legal Department, Compliance, Capital Markets, Servicing, and Asset Management teams to ensure special asset strategies align with Archwest's legal, regulatory, and investor requirements.
- Ensure internal and external compliance across all special asset activities, including adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements (licensing, foreclosure laws, bankruptcy rules, AML, privacy, and ECOA considerations).
- Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, and investor reviews by maintaining audit-ready documentation and responding to inquiries related to special assets and distressed loans.
- Support capital markets initiatives by providing data, analysis, and documentation related to special asset performance, warehouse lending facilities, securitizations, and financing structures.
- Establish and maintain operational reporting to identify performance trends, service-level gaps, risk exposure, and root-cause servicing issues.
- Implement controls, risk-mitigation procedures, and process improvements to reduce legal, operational, and compliance risk.
- Partner with senior management to support long-term planning, strategy development, and execution based on market conditions, regulatory changes, and portfolio performance.
- Oversee policy and procedure development and enhancements related to special assets, loan servicing, workouts, and enforcement actions.
- Manage special assets to achieve the highest and best outcome, including loan resolution, refinance, reinstatement, forbearance, foreclosure, bankruptcy, loss mitigation, liquidation, note sales, and structured workouts.
- Oversee complex real estate–related transactions, including distressed loan workouts, deed-in-lieu transactions, REO strategies, loan modifications, restructurings, and asset dispositions.
- Respond to internal, client, investor, and borrower escalations related to distressed assets and complex transactions.
- Appropriately assess legal, regulatory, and operational risk when making business decisions.
Competencies/Skills
- Strong working knowledge of real estate transactions, loan workouts, and distressed asset resolution.
- Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks affecting mortgage lending and servicing.
- Moderate experience across default servicing and special asset functions, including collections, loss mitigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, REO, claims, and default compliance.
- Experience supporting or working with warehouse lending facilities and collateral enforcement is a strong plus.
- Strong analytical and financial analysis skills with the ability to evaluate risk and structure solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, regulators, investors, borrowers, and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
- Strong attention to detail with an organized, process-driven mindset.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
Education and Experience
- Juris Doctor (JD) required.
- Active California Bar license required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required.
- 3+ years of experience in special assets, mortgage operations, loan asset management, real estate transactions, legal operations, or related financial services.
- Highly preferred experience includes:
- Real estate closings and loan workouts
- Distressed debt and enforcement actions
- Warehouse lending facilities
- Regulatory compliance, audits, or examinations
- Experience working closely with legal, compliance, capital markets, and servicing teams strongly preferred.
Accessibility:
At Archest, we will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please just let us know by contacting us at
Compensation: salary +annual bonus ($175,000-$225,000)
This is what you'll do:
- Responsible for configuring, operating, and maintaining Audio-Visual (AV) equipment and solutions
- Design, code, test, and troubleshoot the technology and configurations in our conference rooms and custom audio-visual deployment spaces
- Follow the standards and policies defined for the AV services, conference rooms, Zoom/Google services, and running live corporate meetings
- Design, administer, and manage a scalable enterprise-level AV platform based on the business requirements
- Lead testing practices to ensure AV changes/upgrades don't negatively impact key business applications or user experience.
- Document the deployment, troubleshooting, and operational processes required to build and operate our AV solutions
- Develop custom configurations and/or software solutions around AV services as necessary
- Provide the last line of defense for AV support within IT
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Zoom/Google rooms, Cisco telephony system, conference room architecture/standards, video/audio/web conferencing, and streaming & digital signage infrastructure
- Drive initiatives to continuously improve our end-users' experience based on user feedback and monitoring data
- Manage enterprise AV platform and leverage your scripting skills to automate activities
- Develop positive relationships with the business and other functions involved in downstream technical processes
- Collaborate with cross functional IT teams
- Look to improve all aspects of the AV services continually
This is what you'll need:
- At least 5-8 years (or relative) in the AV Design Engineer role with experience working in IT Administration
- Bachelor's and/or CTS-D is preferred for this position
- High proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD, ACC, BIM360, Blubeam Revu, and general architectural design processes, standards, and collaboration platforms
- High proficiency with acoustic modeling software like EASE Focus and Address, QSC and Harman/JBL Pro line of products
- High proficiency building functional diagrams, documenting detailed scope of work and bill of materials for AV projects
- Experience with DSP and custom control interface design and configuration
- Experience with AV networking and Cisco switches
- Experience managing vendors of various trades and collaborating within cross functional teams
- Experience with: Zoom configuration and management, Microsoft O365 integrations, On-Prem/Cloud telephony system, MS Teams, Mac, and Level 3 escalation support and troubleshooting.
- Support Knowledge with the following technologies: Neat, Polycom, Q-Sys, Harman, Biamp, and Crestron
- Ability to identify, scope, and recommend improvements in the AV spaces
- Tech Savvy – Ability and passion for learning new technology and tools
- Passion for Customer Support – A drive to help end-users get what they need to do their jobs the best they can. A sense of satisfaction from assisting end-users in getting what they need on time
- Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization – Business Stakeholders, Senior Managers, and C-Level Execs
- Prioritization Skills – The ability to analyze support requests and prioritize them based on impact.
- Discipline – The discipline to actively manage AV tickets and internal IT tasks without getting distracted by email, chat, or other ad-hoc communication. Motivated and driven to tackle daily assignment and build efficient workflows around them
- A Teacher – Able to teach end-users about IT technologies or solutions to their issues in an easy to understand the way
Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Thermal Management Systems (Integration & Packaging)
Location: Onsite – Irvine CA
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Duration: 6 months and extendable
Role Overview
We are seeking two highly skilled Mechanical Engineers with experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector to support the development and integration of advanced thermal management subsystems used across military and commercial platforms globally.
This role focuses on mechanical subsystem development from a packaging and integration perspective, including enclosure design and integration of electronic and fluid control components such as pumps, compressors, fans, and valves. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing aerospace-grade subsystems within defined volume and interface constraints, ensuring high reliability, environmental robustness, and compliance with industry standards.
These roles will support programs progressing from Preliminary Design Review (PDR) toward Critical Design Review (CDR) and will involve reuse and adaptation of existing product architectures.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical enclosures for aerospace electronic and control subsystems such as thermal management systems and related subsystems
- Package and integrate COTS and custom components into customer-defined volume constraints by integrating components including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, and control electronics
- Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
- Conduct tolerance analysis, GD&T, stack-up analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Support prototype builds, integration activities, testing, and validation
- Implement design considerations to satisfy and qualify the environmental requirements (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, EMI/EMC interface considerations) per MIL standards.
- Collaborate with electrical, controls, thermal, structural, and systems engineering teams
- Participate in root cause analysis and design refinement
- Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in Aerospace & Defense mechanical subsystem development
- U.S. Citizen (No Dual Citizenship)
- Strong mechanical packaging and integration experience
- Experience designing enclosures housing electronics and fluid/mechanical components
- Exposure to thermal management systems (ECS, vapor cycle, or liquid cooling preferred but not mandatory)
- Working knowledge of rotating machinery components (fans, compressors, pumps)
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; strong experience in other platforms acceptable)
- Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
- Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards (MIL-STD preferred)
- Experience supporting qualification and validation testing
- Strong understanding of materials selection for aerospace applications
- Ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience packaging turbomachinery components within constrained aerospace envelopes
- Exposure to controls systems integration
- Knowledge of vibration isolation and shock mitigation techniques
- Experience supporting PDR/CDR processes
- Familiarity with configuration management and aerospace documentation rigor
- Exposure to FMEA, reliability analysis, and lifecycle support
Job Title: R&D Test Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking R&D Test Engineers to support the development and verification of innovative drug delivery and medical device products. The selected candidates will contribute to verification and validation activities, test method development, and product testing to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards.
This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs to support product development, verification strategies, and root cause investigations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and testing of innovative drug delivery products.
- Define and execute verification strategies, including development of verification plans, protocols, records, and reports.
- Develop scientifically justified sample size strategies in compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
- Design and execute engineering and verification test procedures.
- Prepare test protocols and documentation, maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, and present results to cross-functional teams.
- Analyze test data and provide technical insights and recommendations.
- Lead or support root cause investigations and implement issue resolutions.
- Define, develop, and validate test methods for product verification.
- Recommend design, process, or project improvements to enhance product performance and development efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and safety procedures.
- Review and evaluate design changes for technical and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct tests to determine physical and mechanical characteristics of materials for quality control, process control, and product development.
- Perform technical tasks according to quality and functional standards.
Required Qualifications
R&D Test Engineer
- Experience in R&D testing, product development, or verification within engineering environments.
- Strong experience in verification planning, protocol development, and testing execution.
- Demonstrated ability to lead root cause investigations and technical problem-solving.
- Experience working in regulated industries (medical devices preferred).
- Strong technical documentation and cross-functional communication skills.
- experience in engineering testing, product development, or laboratory environments.
- Basic knowledge of engineering test methods and verification processes.
- Ability to perform testing, data analysis, and documentation under supervision.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills & Tools
Experience with the following tools and technologies is preferred:
Testing & Lab Equipment
- Zwick or Instron testing systems
- Flow measurement equipment
- Viscometers
- Climate chambers
- 3D printing technologies
Engineering & Data Tools
- SolidWorks
- Minitab
- Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)
Project & Requirements Management
- Microsoft Project
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) such as LinkUS
- Requirements and Risk Management tools such as DOORS or Cockpit
Battery Pack CAE Model Build Engineer (Safety, Durability & NVH)
Irvine, CA
Onsite
C2C
Must Have Skills: Battery Pack CAE Model Design& develop, ANSA, Meshing,
Preferred: LS-Dyna, Optistruct, Nastran, Abaqus
Role Objective:
Deploy one (1) engineer to provide full vehicle CAE model build and ongoing support for battery pack CAE models across Structural Safety, Durability, and NVH domains. The engineer will build, update, debug, and deliver analysis-ready battery pack models integrated to the vehicle BIW, in accordance with Purchaser-provided standards for numbering, mesh criteria, and joining methodology.
Key Responsibilities / Scope of Services
Develop and maintain battery pack CAE models for each major build release including:
Durability models in Abaqus or OptiStruct template (per Purchaser requirement).
LS-DYNA durability sub-models for the battery system (e.g., Ground Strike, Top Strike).
NVH structural battery models in OptiStruct, including full pack content and BIW integration.
Structural Safety LS-DYNA crash models (homogenized sub-assemblies and/or higher fidelity per program phase).
Build full battery model content as required (structure, plastics, HV network, adhesives, potting) and connect to BIW using subsystem include files and master connection files (including BIW-to-subsystem connection files).
Ensure subsystems are massed per BOM; represent non-modeled content using NSM cards / mass elements and manage trimmed mass and CoG targets as required.
Implement joining representations per Purchaser standards (weld/bond/bolt); represent major bolted joints with solid bolt models and preload where required.
Deliver 0 ms LS-DYNA model debugged to pass error-free model checks; include required instrumentation (force X-sections on major load paths, accelerometers at specified locations).
Support high-fidelity explicit pack models as requested (e.g., cells, cooling plates/features, busbars, vents) and provide de-contented variants when required.
Delivery & Reporting Requirements
Deliver models in compliance with the Purchaser Model Checklist and provide a Seller delivery checklist confirming model run-readiness and documenting any deviations.
Report with each full vehicle CAE model delivery: global energy, mass scaling, and total model mass (as applicable to the domain).
Maintain consistent mesh quality and alignment across domains where required.
Minimum Qualifications (Deployed Engineer)
Demonstrated experience building vehicle CAE models, with battery pack focus preferred.
Proficiency in LS-DYNA, OptiStruct, and Abaqus (as applicable) including model assembly, BIW integration, connections/includes, and debugging.
Strong capability in mesh quality, BOM massing/NSM, joints modeling (weld/bond/bolt), and checklist-driven delivery discipline.
Join Yorke Engineering, LLC, an Environmental Consulting leader in California that implements Environmental Engineering and Compliance solutions for our clients throughout California. Our mission is to solve environmental compliance problems for industrial and governmental/infrastructure facilities. We are a growing and dynamic organization of highly respected professionals. Yorke Engineering, LLC has assisted over 2,000 client organizations with their Air Quality and Environmental Compliance, Engineering, and Permitting needs. Our philosophy is to efficiently help government and industrial customers with the complex array of environmental laws and regulations. From simple permits to complex agency negotiations, from small companies to the largest of California's organizations, Yorke successfully solves our clients' Air Quality and Environmental challenges. Our team has over 1,000 years of combined environmental experience and consists of engineers and scientists that specialize in Air Quality, Waste, Water, CEQA, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene.
We are looking for a sharp Sr. Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist) to join our team in Southern CA. This is a full-time position from any of our Southern CA offices (Diamond Bar, Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano, San Diego, Ventura, or Riverside) during our normal business hours. We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package including Paid Time Off, Holidays, Full Medical/Dental/Vision, along with a 401k program with a generous company match.
Position Summary:
The Sr. Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist) performs professional engineering work, leading and executing the compliance and permitting functions in relation to Air Quality Regulations and Compliance. This candidate will be reviewing processes and equipment, analyzing permit-related technical and regulatory issues, and communicating those analyses within Yorke, the client organization, with government agencies and with the public at large. The work is challenging, broad in scope, and variable from project to project. The position involves effective communication, decision-making, and time management. The candidate performs other duties as required or assigned.
This is a Senior to Principal level position. Positions at this level are assigned to perform the more complex and sensitive duties in the occupational field. The employee in this position may be assigned to train and mentor other employees and/or monitor work produced by other employees.
The candidate qualifications we are seeking include:
- 10-20+ years of work experience in the Air Quality and/or Environmental industry in an engineering role (preferably in a consulting environment);
- Experience in the environmental services industry focusing on leading Air Quality services:
- Process and equipment review;
- Air quality permitting under SCAQMD and other Air Districts, including Title V Permitting;
- RECLAIM implementation and reporting;
- Annual Emissions Reporting;
- Air Dispersion Modeling;
- Air Quality Assessments including Data Analysis and Emission Inventories;
- General Air Quality Compliance for facilities in CA.
- Ability to manage and lead active team members on project teams towards project completion within project scope, budget and schedule and ensure quality work product and deliverables;
- Ability to manage successful relationships with clients, staff, and regulators through effective communication and expertise by fostering a collaborative environment without losing focus of quality;
- Proven track record or desire to engage in successful regulatory work in dealing with the SCAQMD, EPA, CARB and/or other similar regulatory agencies;
- Experience working on-site at client facilities;
- Prepare reports and submissions in timely manner;
- Experience with handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation;
- Highly motivated to continue working in Air Quality environmental field and expand their knowledge and experience;
- CA Regulatory/Compliance experience is required.
Job Requirements:
- B.S or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical degrees from an accredited college (minimum GPA of 3.0);
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team fashion, handle several projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently;
- Desire to train and share technical expertise in environmental rules and regulations with clients and team members;
- Excellent oral and written communications skills;
- Experience in conflict resolution and crisis management;
- Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions;
- Ability to think critically and develop solutions;
- Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint skills (required);
- Microsoft 365 Applications, including Sharepoint (a plus)
- P.E. Certification (a plus).
Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Thermal Management Systems (Integration & Packaging)
Location: Onsite – Irvine CA
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen
Role Overview
We are seeking two highly skilled Mechanical Engineers with experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector to support the development and integration of advanced thermal management subsystems used across military and commercial platforms globally.
This role focuses on mechanical subsystem development from a packaging and integration perspective, including enclosure design and integration of electronic and fluid control components such as pumps, compressors, fans, and valves. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing aerospace-grade subsystems within defined volume and interface constraints, ensuring high reliability, environmental robustness, and compliance with industry standards.
These roles will support programs progressing from Preliminary Design Review (PDR) toward Critical Design Review (CDR) and will involve reuse and adaptation of existing product architectures.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical enclosures for aerospace electronic and control subsystems such as thermal management systems and related subsystems
- Package and integrate COTS and custom components into customer-defined volume constraints by integrating components including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, and control electronics
- Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
- Conduct tolerance analysis, GD&T, stack-up analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Support prototype builds, integration activities, testing, and validation
- Implement design considerations to satisfy and qualify the environmental requirements (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, EMI/EMC interface considerations) per MIL standards.
- Collaborate with electrical, controls, thermal, structural, and systems engineering teams
- Participate in root cause analysis and design refinement
- Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in Aerospace & Defense mechanical subsystem development
- U.S. Citizen (No Dual Citizenship)
- Strong mechanical packaging and integration experience
- Experience designing enclosures housing electronics and fluid/mechanical components
- Exposure to thermal management systems (ECS, vapor cycle, or liquid cooling preferred but not mandatory)
- Working knowledge of rotating machinery components (fans, compressors, pumps)
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; strong experience in other platforms acceptable)
- Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
- Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards (MIL-STD preferred)
- Experience supporting qualification and validation testing
- Strong understanding of materials selection for aerospace applications
- Ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience packaging turbomachinery components within constrained aerospace envelopes
- Exposure to controls systems integration
- Knowledge of vibration isolation and shock mitigation techniques
- Experience supporting PDR/CDR processes
- Familiarity with configuration management and aerospace documentation rigor
- Exposure to FMEA, reliability analysis, and lifecycle support
*Note that this job is on-site only in Irvine, CA*
Job Summary:
Willow is a health and wellness innovator harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and clinical evidence to drive meaningful change in healthcare. We are using cutting-edge technology, data, and a highly engaging user experience to revolutionize chronic disease management and prevention. We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing team. We are looking for strong talent to help us create novel life-changing digital health solutions for our users. We hire creative people and give them autonomy to do great work. Our senior software engineers are comfortable dealing with high-level specifications, working independently and in small teams, and are involved in the product process from start to finish. We need engineers who are excited to try new approaches and collectively learn the right approach to delivering the best health care experiences.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Work with product managers, designers, and a talented group of engineers to craft unique and beautiful user experiences that will make our mobile solutions best in class.
· Play a critical role in the software architecture, design, and development of our mobile apps.
· Write clean and well-tested code that allows us to keep our applications stable and easily modifiable. Contribute to a knowledge-sharing and an open and collaborative work environment.
Qualifications and Experience
· BS or higher in Computer Science, other related degree, or equivalent work experience.
· 8+ years of experience developing software, with at least 5 years working with Java/Kotlin in mobile application development
· Knowledge of mobile design principles, patterns, and best practices
· Knowledge of push notifications, web technologies and services (HTTP, REST, websocket, etc.)
· Design and development experience with Object Oriented Programming, SOLID principles, MVC, MVVM, Dependency Injection, persisting data
· Understanding of source code management tools, such as Git
· Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform, MongoDB/Realm, Bluetooth framework, IoT and Linux is a plus
· Experience with engineering medical software is a plus
· Team player
Physical requirements/Work Environment
This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. Some local travel is necessary; therefore, the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver's license is required.
The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.