Engineering Geology Jobs in San Gabriel, CA

About the Role & Team

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

Ride Development Engineering Design Assurance is an all-encompassing role that provides technical oversight and guidance in support of Ride project teams. As Ride engineering experts, they lead the way when it comes to process, standardization, and overall design compliance. Design Assurance Engineers work alongside our project teams to provide experience, knowledge, and expertise to help advance our projects.

This role will work with the Executive Ride Development Engineering.

This is a full-time role.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Ride Engineering design review process to ensure that appropriate engineering/design standards, methods, analyses, and judgment are applied so the engineered products meet the design intent and the business imperatives of safety, reliability, and efficiency.

• Review designs related to Ride Engineering products and provide feedback to project teams and functional management regarding the acceptability of those designs.

• Interpret and develop standards and codes that will be utilized by the Ride Engineering organization.

• Advocate global consistency of solutions for similar problems, and compliance with Disney and external standards.

• Partner with Disney leadership and project teams to improve process and standards for the benefit of future engineering efforts.

• Contribute to mentoring and talent development

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Advanced engineering knowledge (e.g., statics, dynamics, kinematics, stress/strain/fatigue).

• Advanced engineering expertise (e.g., machine design, weldments, power train, materials).

• Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., Solid Modeling, Building Information Modeling (BIM), 2D Modeling, FEA, Engineering calculation software e.g. Mathcad, Engineering programming and modeling software e.g. MatLab).

• Superior design sensibilities and creative problem solving.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a large and diverse team environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Previous Disney or entertainment experience, with advanced knowledge of the industry.

• Extensive experience with life safety design/requirements.

• Experience with prototype, development, and/or innovative products.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering from an accredited college or university required. (Mechanical Engineering preferred)

Additional Information:

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Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Engineer Air Breathing Propulsion to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

As an engineer supporting the Air Breathing Propulsion section, the selected candidate will support the design and analysis needs of unclassified and classified programs in Redondo Beach, California. Candidate will interface with customers to define study areas and report status on current programs and technology development efforts. Candidate may interface with their management and technical teams to define business relationships and technology initiatives for both IRAD (Internal Research and Development) and CRAD (Contractual Research and Development) efforts. This position will support a variety of programs performing analysis and integration activities.

Essential Functions:

• Lead engine performance and cycle analysis and provide guidance to programs
• Lead subsonic and supersonic inlet and exhaust design and integration
• Perform project planning to determine program requirements and develop plans for program execution
• Interface with external engine suppliers and manage external engine supplier activities
• Interface with internal and external customers, assisting in defining system requirements, defining study areas, and providing status on current programs and technology
• Develop and present materials for internal and external program related briefings
• Support new business generation and prepare proposal material
• Strong verbal and communication skills to interact with key cross-discipline stakeholders to achieve program objectives in a timely manner
• Technical and ICD writing
• Task planning, conducting technical peer reviews, and mentoring junior engineers
• Apply and contribute to the development of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative
• Collaborate and execute on long-range goals and objectives.
• Develop advanced technological ideas and guide development into a final product.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experience.
• Air Breathing Propulsion knowledge and experience on aircraft (subsonic, supersonic or hypersonic) or missile systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time.
• Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Education).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten plus (10+) years of experience with Aeronautical Air Breathing Propulsion and Flight Sciences engineering disciplines.
• Experience with survivable propulsion systems
• Experience in technical leadership and guidance of junior Air Breathing Propulsion engineers.
• Experience in Air Breathing Propulsion processes and products throughout the program life cycle.
• Experience in hypersonic design and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to lead an engineering cross-functional team.
• Experience with Agile design teams and tools(Atlassian)
• Understanding of Systems Engineering Principles and Model Based Systems Engineering tools (MBSE) with a practical focus for relevant use cases in propulsion integration.
• Experience with PLM software (Teamcenter)
• Serve as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Act as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
• A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance with current or previous Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).

Southern California | Full-Time | Engineering + Field Integration

$130K – $160K DOE + Benefits

Confidential Client – Wireless Infrastructure & Public Safety Systems

We are seeking a Design & Compliance Engineer to lead in-building DAS and ERRCS engineering with a primary focus on California Title 24 and IFC Section 510 compliance. This is not just a commissioning role.

This position owns the technical integrity of the system from design validation through AHJ approval.

The ideal candidate ensures systems meet public safety code requirements, recommends compliant product solutions, prepares engineering submittals, and value engineers projects while preserving performance and inspection approval.

Primary Role Overview

This engineer serves as the technical authority on:

• Code-compliant system design
• Product selection & specification
• AHJ coordination
• Submittal preparation
• Coverage validation
• Value engineering
• You ensure systems are engineered correctly the first time and pass inspection.

Core Responsibilities

1. Engineering & Compliance Oversight

• Review and validate DAS / ERRCS RF designs for code compliance

• Ensure systems meet CA Title 24, California Fire Code (IFC 510), and local AHJ standards

• Validate minimum signal strength (-95 dBm or jurisdictional requirement)

• Ensure grid testing percentages meet jurisdictional coverage thresholds

• Confirm critical area coverage (stairwells, fire command centers, elevator lobbies, etc.)

• Interpret fire department amendments and jurisdiction-specific variations

• Interface directly with AHJs to resolve technical requirements

2. Product Specification & Recommendation

• Recommend compliant DAS / ERRCS equipment based on project conditions

• Evaluate OEM solutions (JMA, SOLiD, ADRF, CommScope, etc.)

• Ensure battery backup, monitoring, fiber/coax pathways, and survivability requirements meet code

• Prepare detailed Bill of Materials (BOM)

• Provide technical guidance to PMs and installation teams

3. Submittals & Documentation

• Prepare engineering submittals for AHJ review

• Generate RF design documentation using iBwave

• Provide compliance letters and engineering narratives

• Support permit submission packages

• Coordinate redlines and design revisions

• Produce acceptance testing documentation

4. Value Engineering

• Identify cost-efficient alternatives without compromising compliance

• Optimize amplifier placement and antenna layout

• Reduce overdesign while maintaining inspection success

• Provide technical trade-off analysis when necessary

5. Field Validation & Commissioning Support

• Conduct RF site surveys and grid testing

• Oversee commissioning and optimization

• Support final acceptance inspections

• Coordinate annual testing documentation as required

Required Qualifications

• Position Requirements:

• NICET Level III In-Building Public Safety Communications Certification
• NICET Design Public Safety Communications Certification
• IBWAVE Certification
• PCTEL Certification
• Has been involved with projects in California
• Vendor relationships
• AHJ relationships
• Some sales or sales support experience
• Fire alarm experience/knowledge, nice to have but not critical
• Ability to grow a new division
• Valid driver's license & travel flexibility

Preferred Qualifications

• iBwave certification

• FCC GROL License

• NICET - In-Building Public Safety Communications

• DAS OEM Certifications (JMA, SOLiD, CommScope, ADRF, etc.)

• OSHA 10/30

• Fiber & coaxial termination/testing experience

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• Understands California compliance-driven DAS deployments

• Comfortable working between engineering and field operations

• Able to work directly with inspectors, fire officials, and project stakeholders

• Strong troubleshooting mindset with attention to detail

• Executes with accountability and professionalism

Why This Role

• Work on high-profile commercial & public safety projects

• Strong engineering support and stable project pipeline

• High-demand niche skillset (ERRCS / Title 24 expertise)

• Competitive salary + full benefits

Interested?

This is a confidential search. Apply or comment DAS on the post and we will reach out for more details and to discuss fit.

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.

As a Mechanical Engineer at Freeform, you will own projects cradle to grave as a responsible engineer, taking designs from concept through design, fabrication, testing, and implementation. You will contribute to overall machine system architecture, will design complex subsystems, and will work cross functionally with electrical and software engineering teams to integrate electro-mechanical/automation solutions. The ideal candidate is capable of running projects with little oversight, is an extreme problem solver with the ability to move fast without missing important details, and has the ability to work effectively with other engineering disciplines.

3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!

• Act as a responsible engineer in bringing hardware from concept, to CAD, to production
• Work with senior engineers to research, develop, design, and test complex mechanical components, subassemblies, equipment, and systems
• Perform tolerance analysis of designs at the system and subsystem level
• Plan and perform tests to analyze the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems
• Work hands-on to build, integrate, and validate designs and newly developed systems and/or subsystems
• Strategize continuous improvement plans to enhance system performance, reliability, and manufacturability

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
• 2+ years of professional, post-graduation experience in full life-cycle hands-on mechanical design from hand calcs to CAD to fabrication and testing
• Well-versed in mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience in collegiate engineering activities such as FSAE, Baja SAE, rocket clubs, or robotics clubs
• 5+ years of experience designing complex mechanical systems for semiconductor, machining, automation, materials processing, or other related industrial manufacturing or capital equipment applications
• Experience with NX for CAD design
• Hands-on fabrication / machine shop experience (manual mill, manual lathe, hand-tools, etc.)
• Knowledge of motion control and kinematics
• Experience with design of fluid or thermal systems
• Working knowledge of electromechanical systems
• Passion for improving the state of metal 3D printing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Location:

• Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.

What We Offer:

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
• We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.
• Benefits
  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
• Compensation
  • As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.
  • In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $90,000-$140,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.

Job Description

About The Role & Team

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

Ride Control Hardware Engineers work within Walt Disney Imagineering’s Ride Studio in a highly collaborative environment on diverse teams. Engineering activities cover all aspects of control system design and implementation, from concept to commissioning, for a wide variety of innovative ride platforms.

The Ride Control Hardware Engineer will report to the Ride Control Systems Engineering Executive.

This is a full time role.

What You Will Do:

• Support programmable, electrical, and electronic hardware scope to design and deliver control systems for complex, innovative ride systems

• Perform engineering design and analysis for ride systems, focusing on electrical control systems

• Develop control system and network architectures

• Design, model, and analyze electrical supply systems

• Research new products, technologies, and methodologies

• Lead a team of ride control engineers and collaborate with other professionals to develop ride control systems

• Develop control equipment requirements and specifications

• Develop and implement proof-of-concept mock-ups and prototypes

• Conduct hazard assessments and failure modes and effects analysis

• Manage vendors, contractors, and consultants developing and implementing ride control systems

• Define and oversee supplier and consultant design and delivery

• Ensure all delivery and performance requirements are satisfied

• Conduct factory acceptance tests and ride system installation

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of Controls Experience

• Experienced in fail-safe and safety-related control system design

• Extensive knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks

• Highly proficient in industrial control system installation, integration, and commissioning

• Solid understanding of communication protocols: TCP/IP, CAN, serial, ProfiNET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT

• Extensive knowledge of electrical design standards and codes, including UL508a and NEC

• Familiarity with amusement and automation industry standards, including ASTM F2291

• Expertise in motor and motion control methods and components

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for 1-week to 3-year durations

• Ability to handle multiple complex efforts simultaneously, coordinate team efforts, and manage tasks and priorities

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed professional engineer

• Proficient with engineering design tools including AutoCAD, Matlab, Simulink, Solidworks, EPLAN

• Proficient in Rockwell and Siemens automation systems architecture and components

• Electrical and troubleshooting skills (voltmeter, oscilloscope, etc.)

• Knowledge of international amusement industry standards applicable in France, Hong Kong, or China

Education

• As a minimum a Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, computer science, or related field from an accredited university, Electrical Engineering preferred

Additional Information :

• Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at .

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Field Applications Engineer – Aerospace & Space Systems

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

A leading developer of rugged embedded computing systems used in aerospace, defense, and space applications is looking for a Field Applications Engineer to support customers across the United States. This role acts as the technical bridge between customers, engineering teams, and business development, helping aerospace and defense organizations integrate mission-critical computing solutions into their systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for US customers.
• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support across aerospace, defense, and space programs.
• Work with customers to define system requirements and identify appropriate solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and customer workshops.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support business development by helping translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including application notes and integration guidance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware or software development/support.
• 3+ years in a customer-facing engineering role (Field Applications, technical sales, or field engineering).
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong understanding of embedded computing systems.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to customers and internal teams.

Due to regulatory requirements, candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace, defense, or space industry experience.
• SpaceVPX or cPCI architectures.
• ARM or PowerPC processor architectures.
• Embedded operating systems such as VxWorks or Linux.
• NVIDIA embedded GPU platforms.

Why Join?

• Work on mission-critical computing systems used across land, air, sea, and space.
• Collaborate with major aerospace primes and innovative space companies.
• Join a company at the forefront of embedded computing technology.

Due to the number of applicants, if you have not received feedback after 2 weeks of applying, then unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems is currently seeking a FPGA Digital Design Engineer 3 with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative Digital Technologies Organization to help develop, enhance, and maintain FPGA designs on cutting edge products and systems. As a Digital FPGA Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation.

The selected individual will work on FPGA and ASIC Design across the full product life cycle process. In this capacity, you will utilize your working knowledge of digital signal processing and digital interfaces. This role will support the ARRGM-ER program within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit in Northridge, CA .

This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site in Northridge; CA on a 9/80 schedule . Telework is not available for this position. Relocation assistance, although not guaranteed, may be available.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for research, design, and development for complex high speed digital designs. 
Support the implementation of digital FPGA hardware architecture and algorithms.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering to ensure firmware design meets system level requirements, review designs and analysis.

Basic Qualifications for FPGA Digital Design Engineer 3:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other STEM discipline with 5 years of digital verification engineering experience using industry standard simulation tools; 3 years with an MS degree

• Must have hands on FPGA design experience with VHDL and/or Verilog within the past 3 years.

• Experience with AMD/Xilinx and/or Intel/Altera SoC FPGAs

• Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tools: Vivado, Quartus, and QuestaSim

• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance to start

Preferred Qualifications for FPGA Digital Design Engineer 3:

• Experience with DSP, MATLAB, and SimuLink

• Knowledgeable in FPGA physical constraints and achieving timing closure.

• Experience with board or system level debug using test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

• Generation of Test Benches and support of formal VHDL Verification

• Experience in high-speed FPGA implementation such as AXI, DMA, and Ethernet

• Strong design skills in VHDL and/or Verilog

• Experience in debugging FPGA applications using Altera signal tap or Xilinx ILA

• Experience with PCB schematics 

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Akkodis is seeking an Industrial Engineer for a direct-hire job with a client in Van Nuys, CA 91406 (Hybrid). Ideally, looking for applicants with a solid background in the Aerospace industry.

Salary Range: $950,000 to $115,000; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary from time to time.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Design and implement new methods, processes, and procedures to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve workflow.
• Conduct time-and-motion studies to establish labor standards and optimize resource utilization.
• Identify and implement automation and technology solutions to improve manufacturing processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address production issues.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new projects and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing projects.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

a) Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work history.

b) Experience

• Three to five years of experience in methods engineering, process improvement, or industrial engineering.

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Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

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