Jobs in Spring Valley, CA

We are looking for a deeply committed Technical Program Manager who has successfully shipped cutting-edge AI models in aerospace & robotics, managed relationships with customers, has exceptional software engineering management knowledge, and thrives in fast-paced, unstructured environments.

What you'll do

• Contribute hands-on to AI model and product development, including pretraining, fine-tuning, evaluation, and deployment
• Translate product goals into actionable roadmaps
• Plan and execute product development initiatives, owning timelines and delivery
• Influence org structure and hiring
• Mentor team members

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in technical program management or applied AI/ML roles, ideally in high-growth startups or fast-paced research orgs.
• Expertise with one or more of computer vision, vision-language models, or foundation model development.
• Experience working with academic / PhD-level researchers
• Strong track record of turning ambiguous technical goals into successfully shipped models, features, tools, or systems.
• Preferred: 1+ years robotics experience

Our team

Our team is composed of AI pioneers and leaders from Google DeepMind, Shield AI, Caltech & MIT. Several of us are repeat founders, with deep commercialization insights across multiple enterprise segments. We enjoy long, deep ideations around entirely unexplored AI use cases in autonomy.

Who you are

• Learn-it-all, not know-it-all: you have an innate curiosity for all things intellectual, and it's something you can't turn off. You obsess over finer details others miss.
• High intensity: you thrive in a high-stakes environment, and are driven by an innate obsession, not by others.
• Fast learner: you gravitate toward learning new things, and often find yourself learning more quickly than everyone around you.
• Driven by discomfort: you enjoy leaving your comfort zone and challenging yourself
• Creative: track record of solving hard problems with solutions worthy of academic papers
• Educator: you take pride in your ability to communicate complex topics clearly and have excellent speaking and writing skills.
• Zero ego: you don't just take feedback, but see it as a gift. You don't wait until feedback is given, but solicit it with every opportunity.
• Founder mentality: you roll up your sleeves to help solve the most pressing problem on a given day, even if it has nothing to do with this job post.

Location

Bay Area, Los Angeles, or San Diego

Hiring: Senior Manager – Procurement

Location: San Diego, CA

Shift: 2nd Shift

Type: Contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Procurement to lead supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and procurement strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier sourcing process including RFP analysis and supplier evaluation

• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management to optimize cost and value

• Develop and execute category procurement strategies

• Build and manage supplier relationships

• Collaborate with internal teams to meet project and business objectives

Requirements:

Strong experience in Procurement / Strategic Sourcing

Expertise in supplier negotiations, contracts, and cost analysis

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Our client, a well-known accounting and tax software provider, is actively hiring a Technical Program Manager to join their team in San Diego, CA!

*This is a 4-month W2 contract with benefits and paid holidays offered!*

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting their Virtual Expert Platform and managing a high-volume tech support model while triaging incoming requests. They are working to guide the applicability of AI within their tech support model to better solve customer problems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a program structure and drive the program to improve AI usage throughout their customer support teams
• Create program roadmaps and execute on plans across all phases
• Provide visibility into ongoing bug resolutions
• Identify emerging patterns within the triage process to propose new technical programs that address root causes

Skills:

• 7+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager leading complex SaaS development or customer success support projects
• Strong understanding of tools and technologies that apply AI to real-world applications
• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams using Kanban, Agile, and Scrum methodologies
• Advanced Jira user

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Lead a Premier Executive Coaching Practice with Vistage — {City Name}

Are you a seasoned executive ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on business leaders in your community?

Join Vistage, the world's largest executive coaching and peer advisory organization, and build a purpose-driven business helping CEOs, business owners and key executives reach new levels of success.

About Vistage

Since 1957, Vistage has been empowering high-integrity business leaders to make better decisions, achieve stronger results, and create thriving organizations.

With 45,000+ members and 1,300 Chairs (Executive Coaches) worldwide, our model combines confidential peer advisory groups, one-to-one executive coaching, and world-class speaker workshops.

The Vistage Chair Opportunity

As a Vistage Chair, you'll facilitate monthly peer group meetings and provide one-on-one coaching to CEOs, business owners and key executives. You'll help them navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and grow—personally and professionally.

This role offers the rare opportunity to build a thriving coaching practice while leaving a lasting legacy in your local business community.

What to Expect

• Build Your Own Practice: Operate as an independent business owner with the freedom to design your own success.
• Sustained Income: Earn recurring revenue with the potential for long-term growth—even into retirement.
• Flexible Schedule: Create a schedule that fits your lifestyle and personal goals.
• Comprehensive Support: Access proven tools, resources, and expert teams to help you launch and grow.
• Meaningful Impact: Transform the lives of leaders, their teams, and their communities.

Ideal Background

• 10+ years of senior executive or business ownership experience
• P&L responsibility of $5M+
• Current or former CEOs, Presidents, Senior Executives, or Executive Coaches
• Business or executive coaching experience (a plus)
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire others

Key Qualities

• Strong business acumen and communication skills
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and genuine curiosity
• Executive presence and professional maturity
• Exceptional relationship builder and networker
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to build your own business

Vistage Provides

• Proven Platform: A trusted model with 65+ years of success.
• Award-Winning Chair Academy: Comprehensive development to master Vistage's proprietary coaching and facilitation methods.
• Unmatched Support: Dedicated marketing, technology, billing, and operational teams—so you can focus on what you do best: coaching and leading.

If you're ready to take the next step and lead a high-impact coaching practice, visit /chair-info or apply directly here on LinkedIn.

If your background aligns, a Vistage recruiter will reach out to explore the opportunity with you.

Are you an experienced Service Support Coordinator with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Service Support Coordinator for contract to hire role to work at their company in San Diego, CA.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Provides administrative support to a department or individual. Duties may include supporting the engineering team, timekeeping, word processing, filing, faxing, answering phones, receiving and directing visitors, scheduling, financial record keeping, coordinating meetings and conferences, obtaining supplies and sorting/distributing mail.
• May work on special projects. Strong communication skills and organizational skills are essential. Familiarity with MS Office required.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing strategic direction and technical maintenance support to plant operations by directing and implementing processes and continuous improvement initiatives that will advance reliability and maximize operating conditions. This role is a critical member of the Plant Management Team and is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all plant and facility equipment as well as the technical direction of the Maintenance Staff. The Maintenance Manager is also responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) that are in effect, assuring the safety, quality and quantity of product produced.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee Maintenance activities to include; electrical and mechanical servicing, maintenance and fabrication of production machinery and equipment, company owned utilities, and plant grounds.
• Provides guidance, direction, and motivation to Maintenance and Operations to encourage ownership of results at all levels.
• Manage critical components of Maintenance, including Preventive Maintenance programs, parts and storeroom operations, Clean/Inspect/Lubricate programs, etc.
• Oversee and administer all aspects of plant's CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), including Work Orders, Preventive Maintenance, Parts Procurement and Parts Inventory.
• Advance the department culture with an integrated approach to maintenance, based on teamwork and cooperation.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to assess Maintenance Technician performance and provide coaching and training as required.
• Oversee Maintenance schedules and assignments for work activities, based on work priority.
• Ensure work flow and productivity of the Maintenance, Purchasing and Parts functions is completed and maintained.
• Monitor in progress work being completed to understand status of ongoing work, including delays and overruns.
• Assist and lead the planning and installation of plant improvements and capital projects.
• Review the needs of the equipment and systems down time to coordinate and perform maintenance with the production management team.
• Develop work procedures for maintenance jobs with necessary information; including skills, tasks, parts, tools, auxiliary equipment, contractors, and estimated time required.
• Work with maintenance supervisor, tradesmen, operations and production scheduling to coordinate maintenance shutdown schedule with the production schedule
• Support plant environmental programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment through compliance with plant safety programs.
• Perform all other work as required by the Company.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree in industrial, Mechanical or other technical field with three years of managerial experience, or 5+ years of progressive maintenance experience required.
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical machine repair, PLC, preventative maintenance, HVAC, as well as the safe and efficient operation of plant utilities, such as boilers and chillers is required.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Prior maintenance experience in a food manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels with internal employees and leaders and externally with outside consultants and suppliers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required.
• Ability to interact and to manage conflict while maintaining composure and perspective.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results.
• Working knowledge of MRO materials and equipment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft office, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word
• Experienced in mechanical and electrical blueprints/drawings

Pay range: $135,000 to $145,000

20% STI bonus annually

Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

401K match

Life insurance

120 hours PTO

10 paid holidays

Piper Jordan is seeking a Health Actuarial Associate for its growing Actuarial & Analytics team in our San Diego, CA Office!

WHO WE ARE:

Piper Jordan, a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, is a rapidly growing firm offering solutions to Fortune 1000 employers in employee benefits. At its core, entrepreneurial spirit has been a major ingredient to its success. We make a positive impact on our customers every day by enhancing their health, productivity, and financial security.

Our business line consists of assisting customers with all aspects of health and group benefit initiatives. Piper Jordan is known for its strong market expertise and immeasurable passion for managing the customer experience. We take pride in encouraging innovation and going above and beyond for our customers, partners, and communities. We assist customers with achieving results involving competitive plan design, vendor selection/management, funding strategy, compliance, and governance strategies as well as health management strategies for all types of health and welfare and voluntary benefit programs.

Becoming a Teammate of Piper Jordan introduces you to a career with virtually unlimited possibilities. Our unique corporate culture rewards self-starters and hard workers who adhere to our commitment to do what is best for our customers. With Piper Jordan, you will get the training, the mentoring, and the tools you need to succeed.

WHO YOU ARE:

You believe in working as a team and thrive in fun, collaborative environments. You have a customer-focused attitude and value the importance of relationships, professionalism, and trust. You set goals high and aim higher. You have solid communication skills. You are detail oriented and organized. You enjoy learning new skills, systems, processes, and procedures. You are a great listener and are not afraid to ask questions. You believe that learning is vital to success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Manage the accurate delivery of financial analyses on various actuarial projects
• Assist with strategy development for medical, pharmacy, dental, life and disability programs
• This role will specialize in data analytics and will build out robust data analytics models and scripting excel macros (VBA), R algorithms, and dashboarding of analytics topics in Power BI
• The Associate will create deliverables, provide direction to other colleagues on the team
• Research industry, regulatory, and legislative trends for calculating risk, liability, and cost for customer or government reports
• Add value by implementing creative solutions for our customers
• Foster and seek relationships with teammates across all levels of Piper Jordan and Brown & Brown
• Ensure compliance with government agencies and corporate policies and procedures
• Attend training sessions, courses, etc. to maintain up-to-date skills
• Always conduct the highest level of confidentiality
• Other duties as needed

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BA/BS degree
• At least 2 years of relevant H&B and actuarial work is required
• Working towards ASA credentials with 4+ exams or ASA
• Advanced knowledge of employee benefit underwriting. Thorough understanding of complex benefit concepts such as health care management, flexible benefits and alternative funding
• Superior analytical and mathematical skills, strong command of Excel,
• Strong strategic planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple and complex tasks in a demanding work environment
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage, motivate, and mentor more junior level staff
• Ability to work independently and on a team

PERKS OF THE JOB:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid time off
• Full benefits package 1st of the month after 30 days: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay Range

$110,000 - $120,000 plus bonus

Brown & Brown is an equal-opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

We are partnering with a leading aerospace engineering organisation delivering advanced optical systems for spaceborne, airborne, and ground-based applications. This team supports the full lifecycle of high-performance optical payloads, from concept development through integration, environmental qualification, and flight readiness.

They are now seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer with a strong optical foundation who enjoys working at the intersection of precision mechanics and high-performance imaging systems.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an engineer who understands optical performance first and mechanical design second. You will work on complex optical instruments supporting imaging across UV, VIS, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR bands, as well as LiDAR and laser communication systems.

You will collaborate closely with optical engineers to translate optical prescriptions into robust, flight-ready hardware that maintains alignment, stability, and performance in demanding aerospace environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead opto-mechanical design of precision optical assemblies and instruments
• Work directly from optical prescriptions to develop mounts, barrels, benches, and structural architectures
• Perform tolerance analysis and contribute to optical error budgets
• Support alignment, integration, and test of optical payloads
• Evaluate optical performance impacts from thermal, structural, and dynamic loads
• Contribute to environmental qualification including vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing
• Collaborate cross-functionally with optical, thermal, electrical, and systems engineers
• Support technical proposals and concept development efforts

What We're Looking For

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Aerospace, or similar
• 8+ years of experience supporting optical system development
• Strong understanding of optical fundamentals, imaging performance, and alignment principles
• Experience working with multi-spectral systems, LiDAR, or laser-based payloads preferred
• Background in precision structures, kinematic mounting, and stability design
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks
• Familiarity with FEA tools such as Ansys or NASTRAN
• Experience supporting optical integration and performance verification
• US Person status required

Preferred

• Zemax experience
• MATLAB or Python for optical data analysis
• Experience working on space-qualified hardware

This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical optical systems where performance, stability, and precision truly matter. If you enjoy solving complex optical challenges and seeing hardware go from design to flight, this role offers real technical depth and ownership.

Director of Engineering- New Product Development

Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite)

Relocation Assistance Available

Overview

A leading global medical technology organization is seeking a senior engineering/R&D leader to drive complex product development initiatives within a high-impact device portfolio.

This role is responsible for leading enterprise-level development programs spanning hardware, software, and systems integration. You will serve as the central business and execution owner for new product initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and predictable commercial delivery.

This is not a traditional project management role; this is a cross-functional business leadership position with full accountability for results.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Program Leadership

• Direct end-to-end development of complex, regulated medical device programs from concept through commercial launch
• Lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Marketing, and Service
• Ensure execution aligns with portfolio strategy, revenue targets, and long-term platform growth

Strategic & Business Alignment

• Translate corporate objectives into executable development roadmaps
• Drive prioritization and trade-off decisions to protect timelines and business value
• Present program status, risk posture, and strategic updates to executive leadership

Execution & Operational Excellence

• Establish integrated program plans, milestones, and measurable success criteria
• Manage budget forecasting and resource planning
• Oversee risk management frameworks, mitigation planning, and escalation pathways
• Ensure readiness for design transfer, manufacturing scale-up, and commercial release

Organizational Impact

• Build high-performing, accountable cross-functional teams
• Remove roadblocks and accelerate decision-making
• Mentor emerging leaders across technical and functional groups
• Champion continuous improvement in product development processes

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline
• 9+ years of experience in medical device product development or another highly regulated industry
• 5+ years leading complex, cross-functional teams
• Proven track record delivering successful new product launches
• Strong understanding of design controls, quality systems, and regulatory frameworks (FDA experience preferred)
• Experience with design transfer and manufacturing readiness

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD)
• Experience leading hardware/software integrated systems programs
• Background in capital equipment or connected medical technologies

Veridiam is a strategic manufacturing partner specializing in precision fabrication of components and assemblies made from exotic metals for critical applications in aerospace, defense, medical, nuclear, and space. Our roots were formed in the exacting nuclear and aerospace industries, expanded into medical where we have supplied critical components to a global customer base.

Veridiam's ability to work with challenging materials such as titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, refractory metals, and specialty stainless steels ensures reliable, mission-ready products for our customers' most vital programs. As a trusted partner, Veridiam provides technical collaboration, quality assurance, and supply chain reliability essential to advancing innovation and operational success across these highly regulated industries and results for mission-critical parts made from titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, refractory metals and more.

At Veridiam we recognize that talent is at the forefront of our organization and define who we are in today's industry. You will work in a highly regulated, precision manufacturing environment where safety, documentation integrity, dimensional control ("True Diameter") and traceability are paramount.

Veridiam is looking for a Materials Engineer for our El Cajon facility.

Interested candidates should apply directly to our website at: Careers - Strategic Manufacturing Partner > Veridiam

Position Summary

Extract, research, develop, test, and improve materials used in our products and processes. Perform tests and conduct research on properties, performance and applications of metals including high-performance alloys. Analyze material behavior under various conditions and prepare technical reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform assigned routine and advanced or complex tests on raw material, product in process, re-worked material, finished goods and/or developmental samples in accordance with customer and/or quality standards/specifications.
• Conduct research on the properties, performance, and applications of metals including high-performance alloys such as stainless steel, titanium, and nickel alloys.
• Develop and test new materials to improve product durability, performance, and efficiency.
• Perform failure analysis and recommend design/material improvements.
• Analyze material behavior under various conditions (stress, temperature, corrosion, wear, etc.).
• Review and manage internal and external material lab test results.
• Develop and maintain processes for new product introduction.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation for internal and customer use.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain necessary samples, forms, documentation and trend charts.
• May provide data and analysis to material review board to support resolution of issues, initial data support to supplier and/or customer notification.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Support process optimization and cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure materials meet customer requirements and performance, quality and cost objectives.
• Provide and supply training for others in the area.
• Maintain clean and orderly work environment.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, comply with company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and accepts constructive feedback.
• Other duties as assigned, requested or needed.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Five (5) or more years' experience in manufacturing and/or familiarity of the international standards for testing metallic materials (ASTM E8) including steel products (ASTM A370) preferred or equivalent education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of metal forming, and/or machining methods preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals and blueprints.
• Ability understand and follow standard operating and safety procedures.
• High-level attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise in materials science.

The above statements are intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels assigned to this classification. Management has the right to change duties at any time to meet business needs.

Pay Rate: The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience with the industry, education, geographic location, etc.

Veridiam is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Veridiam will recruit, hire, train and promote persons into all jobs without regard to age, race, color, religion, ancestry, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran or status as an individual with a disability or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.