Engineering Jobs in Summerland, CA

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Metrology Engineer

Summary:

 seeking a driven Process Control Engineer with expertise in a variety of Metrology tools. We are looking for someone who can support existing processes and develop new processes for new programs (30+ in flight) focusing on product quality and measurement repeatability. Collaboration is a must as you work closely with the Integration, Process Control, Facilities, Maintenance and Production teams on development of new processes, selection of new equipment/technology, standardization and problem resolution.

Objectives:

Total ownership of Atomica's metrology tools, including reflectometers, stylus profilers, optical CD, thin film stress, resistivity, etc.

Tool health, weekly SPC monitoring, and troubleshooting for process and tool issues

New equipment/technology selection, installation, and qualification

Drafting of Operating Instructions, Preventative Maintenance, and Equipment Control Plans for all metrology tools

Development of measurement techniques to characterize thin films, topography, optical critical dimensions, and other key features

Collaborate broadly to understand and anticipate the needs of Development and Production. Propose innovative solutions to current shortcomings and future problems.

Develop automated inspection routines

Integrate tool data streams into SPC system

Mentor and coach other Engineers and Technicians to teach best practices for quality control and measurement accuracy and repeatability

Perform GR&Rs

Perform materials analysis to assist in Failure Analysis and Root Cause Analysis investigations

Be an active member of the process control team to improve overall fab efficiency Capabilities:

BA/BS Degree in STEM with a minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience

Hands on experience troubleshooting equipment issues

Strong fundamentals in statistics, data analysis and demonstrated critical thinking skills

Ability to work in both a clean room environment and an office environment

Must be a US Persons under ITAR (citizen, green card holder, refugee, or asylum seeker). What Atomica Offers You:

Amazing growth and learning opportunities in MEMS

Competitive Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

401(k) and Roth 401(k) plan with company match

Continuing education opportunities

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Catered in-office lunches