Engineering Jobs in East Irvine, CA

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma / GED
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, hand sketches and rough layouts
• Experience with fabrication, assembly, disassembly, & test of motors, components & assemblies
• Experiencewith: Welding, prototyping of sample parts on lathes, drill presses, vertical mills; all non-CNC
• Highly desirable: 3-phase 480V motors, gearmotors, large hatches, and cycle testing of actuator handles
• Experience assisting with Facilities & Maintenance assistance on internal projects, repairs, and improvements involving air lines, power, inventory & shipping equipment, plant offices and shipping yard
• Must have solid MS Office Skills and Computer skills

Responsibilities:

• Assist in mechanical fabrication and modification of prototype and sample parts
• Mechanical assembly and disassembly of parts, helping to define and set up testing.
• Basic Machining on prototype and sample parts on lathes, drill presses, vertical mills
• Maintenance, service and repair of shop equipment and forklifts
• Assist test engineer with assembly & disassembly of test units. Assist in root cause analysis and
• documentation of dynamometer tests on speed reducers and induction motors (

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

We have over 50 years of experience in the geotechnical and geological engineering field. With our experts, professional skilled staff, and diverse experience, we offer reliable services in an integrated, efficient, and cost-effective service to clients in the public and private sectors. Our services include Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory Materials Testing, Engineering Geology, and Environmental Engineering.

We plan to expand geotechnical services and uphold our commitment to quality and client satisfaction. We are growing and looking for an experienced and motivated Project Engineer to join our team.

About the Job:

As a Project Engineer, you will be involved in the geotechnical and geological aspects of a wide variety of projects. You will play a crucial role which includes daily project management, performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design, and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing/preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review plans and drawings to ensure compliance with the project specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress and budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for report inclusion. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.

Primary Job Duties:

• Conduct geotechnical (preliminary and forensics) and geological investigations

• Perform field inspections and testing as required for construction projects

• Analyze data and prepare geotechnical reports on soil conditions, stability, foundation design, etc.

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction teams to develop effective solutions

• Provide technical guidance on geological and geotechnical related issues throughout the project lifecycle

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols

• Project management from the planning phase to the completion of the project

• Conduct plan reviews

• Generate cost proposals

• Participate in project meetings and communicate effectively with owners, designers and project authorities

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience

• Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training Certification in the state of California.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and a sound technical background in soil and rock mechanics

• Attention to detail, dedication to quality and accuracy

• Experience with various commercial geotechnical software

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Working knowledge of standard business software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of geotechnical and geological engineering principles and practices

• Knowledge with the local and statewide such as the California Building Code, Los Angeles Building, California Residential Code

• Proficiency in construction inspection and management

• Ability to analyze data and interpret results

• Proficient in using software and other engineering tools related to the discipline.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and construction drawings

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.

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