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DMF Lighting is a fast-growing leader in the lighting industry, always hard at work engineering what comes next. We have an exciting opportunity in our inventory department for a Warehouse Associate.

• Pay rate: $18/hr
• Location: onsite in Carson, CA

Job Summary: We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Inventory Associate to join our Inventory Department team. You will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring the availability of products, and optimizing inventory levels. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

· Monitor and maintain inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability

· Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies

· Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to manage incoming shipments and deliveries

· Implement and improve inventory management systems and processes

· Generate and analyze inventory reports to identify trends and areas for improvement

· Assist in the development and implementation of inventory control strategies

· Operate forklift and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Previous experience in a warehouse or shipping environment preferred, but not required

· Forklift certification is a plus

· Ability to lift and move packages (up to 50 pounds)

· Strong attention to detail

· Basic computer skills, including experience with excel, inventory software or WMS, are a plus

· Excellent communication and teamwork skills

· Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Reliability and punctuality with a strong work ethic

· Excellent organizational and time management abilities

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Company Description

DMF Lighting designs and builds industry-leading LED downlighting that sets the standard for flexibility, performance, and quality. Founded over 30 years ago, DMF has grown into a leader in the lighting industry, driven by a passion for innovation and customer service.

Our in-house engineers constantly push the boundaries of lighting, delivering products that combine exceptional performance with beautiful design. At DMF, we believe in a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that empowers our team to bring creative ideas to life and make a lasting impact. If you’re looking for a company where creativity and innovation are part of the DNA, DMF is the place for you.

DMF Lighting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our client in Torrance is seeking an experienced Buyer III to support procurement activities for government programs. The role involves sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with government procurement regulations.

Because most work supports U.S. Government prime contracts, experience with DCMA CPSR (Contractor Purchasing System Review) processes is highly important. The buyer will be responsible for preparing CPSR-compliant PO folders and documentation prior to issuing purchase orders, including managing contract flow-down requirements to suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials, components, and services
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and supplier agreements
• Prepare CPSR-compliant PO documentation and approval folders
• Ensure government contract flow-down requirements are included in POs
• Track supplier performance, delivery schedules, and inventory needs
• Resolve supplier, delivery, and invoice issues
• Work with engineering, planning, production, and finance teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of procurement/buying experience
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of government procurement regulations (FAR, DFAR, ITAR)
• Experience with DCMA CPSR processes and PO justification requirements
• Strong negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Experience sourcing technical components such as machined parts, electronics, PCBA, cables, connectors, and hardware

We are seeking a motivated and experienced, Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welder to join our aerospace manufacturing team. This position is ideal for individuals who have experience and are eager to grow within a structured and supportive environment. You will assist in the welding, fabrication, and assembly of propellant space tank systems and sub-assemblies.

Pay Range: $40 to $60 per hour.

• Weld, assemble, and fabricate various propellant space tank systems and sub-assembly components using GTAW (TIG) welding methods
• Use precision-calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers to ensure quality and accuracy
• Perform work in accordance with detailed procedures, specifications, and test instructions
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing work instructions
• Utilize various mechanical tools and equipment with minimal supervision
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other heavy equipment safely
• Perform surface preparation processes such as blending, filing, and abrading of flight hardware
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with safety standards
• Support team members with additional duties as required to ensure efficient operations

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of aerospace welding experience
• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical training or certification in TIG welding
• Understanding of GTAW techniques and material weldability
• Ability to read blueprints or technical drawings
• Willingness to learn and follow precise instructions and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively
• Comfortable working with hand tools and shop equipment
• Forklift or crane certification is a plus

Work Environment:

• Aerospace clean room and shop environment
• Exposure to high-precision components and tight tolerances
• Regular lifting of up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods

This position is currently accepting applications.

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Under general supervision, deburr, weld prep and/or clean titanium and aluminum components and sub-assemblies to support all core processes, such as machining, welding, and NDE.

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• Support the highest standards of safety and environmental practices.
  
• Deburr machined components for sharp edges.
  
• Hand blend machined and welded surfaces to drawing requirements.
  
• Hand abrade components to desired finish for weld.
  
• Clean components and assemblies per drawing and/or manufacturing work instructions.
  
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively.
  
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
  
• Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing and/or manufacturing work instruction.
  

$23-$26 per hour

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world's best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We're producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We're not just seeking to change how our cars work we're seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we're creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

We are seeking a strategic and driven Senior Manager, Product Marketing to lead our go-to-market efforts for the next generation of luxury electric vehicles. This pivotal role bridges product innovation and customer storytellingbringing together market insight, technical knowledge, and customer experience to deliver impactful marketing strategies and product launches.

• Lead market and user research to define luxury EV buyer personas and decision-making journeys.
• Monitor industry and technology trends, including global EV policy developments, charging infrastructure evolution, and competitor moves in pricing and innovation.

• Develop comprehensive, full-funnel marketing strategies across the product lifecyclefrom awareness and pre-order to delivery and ownership.
• Craft compelling value propositions and translate technical features into clear, customer-centric benefits.
• Partner with product, design, and regional teams to support international market entry strategies.

• Lead cross-functional go-to-market planning and execution, ensuring alignment across product, manufacturing, sales, and communications.
• Build sales enablement materials including competitive battle cards, product configurator guides, and training decks.
• Support launch event planning and coordination, from strategy to messaging alignment.

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as brand awareness, lead-to-order conversion, and customer retention.
• Conduct A/B testing and marketing ROI analysis to refine messaging, channels, and investment strategies.
• Document learnings and develop repeatable GTM playbooks for future product launches.

• 10+ years of experience in product marketing within automotive, electric vehicles, luxury consumer goods, or tech hardware industries.
• Proven track record managing complex product launches under tight timelines in fast-paced environments.
• Strong command of customer segmentation, go-to-market strategy, and sales enablement.
• Analytical mindset with experience in ROI measurement and marketing optimization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a knack for storytelling and translating complexity into clarity.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• Startup or hyper-growth company experience.
• Familiarity with international markets, especially North America and China.
• Passion for sustainability, design, and innovation in the mobility sector.

($145K - $175K DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans

• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
• 401(k) options
• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment
• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Are you an experienced Grind Operator with strong centreless grinding capability in a precision manufacturing environment? Do you want to work on safety critical components where quality and consistency are essential? Are you looking for long term stability and development in a growing aerospace business? If so, this opportunity may be the right next step for you.

This business is a leading aerospace fastener manufacturer supporting highly demanding applications. With fully vertically integrated operations including forging, heat treatment, machining, centreless grinding, thread rolling, NDT and mechanical testing, the operation is built around quality, accountability and continuous improvement.

The purpose of this role is to produce high quality aerospace components using centreless grinding processes, ensuring all parts meet drawing and specification requirements while maintaining safe working practices.

As the Grind Operator your responsibilities will include

• Producing parts using centreless grinding methods that meet drawing and specification requirements
• Verifying machine settings prior to operation
• Following customer and internal work instructions accurately
• Performing basic machine maintenance in line with PM schedules
• Troubleshooting tooling or equipment issues and maintaining shop floor standards

As the Grind Operator you will bring

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong shop maths skills and basic computer literacy
• Three to five years or more of centreless grinding experience
• Experience using inspection equipment including micrometers and calipers
• Background working with manual OM grinders, camout machines or CNC grinders

You will join a business with a positive and supportive culture where people are encouraged to develop and grow. Competitive pay is offered alongside clear long term career opportunity, making this an environment where commitment and skill are genuinely valued.

This role requires the ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs in line with EHS policies, with flexibility to work overtime when required.

All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.

Job Title: Salesforce Lead Consultant - Sales & Service cloud, LWC

Location: Torrance, CA - Hybrid Must (4 Days to office) - Locals Preferred

Employment Type: Contract-To-Hire/ Fulltime/ Permanent

About Smart IT Frame:

At Smart IT Frame, we connect top talent with leading organizations across the USA. With over a decade of staffing excellence, we specialize in IT, healthcare, and professional roles, empowering both clients and candidates to grow together.

Roles and Responsibilities

Drive the architectural strategy and vision for complex enterprise solutions within the Technical Architecture family Develop and maintain architectural frameworks and governance to ensure consistency across projects Conduct architectural reviews and provide expert guidance to development teams Facilitate communication between stakeholders including business development and operations teams Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies related to architectural decisions Lead innovation initiatives by exploring new architectural styles and patterns Provide leadership in troubleshooting and resolving complex architectural issues Support the professional growth of team members through coaching and knowledge sharing

Mandatory Skills: Architecture Patterns and Styles,Microservices Architecture,Architectural diagrams,SOA and Microservices Based Architecture,Software Engineering and Design Architecture,CI/CD Architecture,Service Oriented Architecture,Architectural Patterns

Experience Level: 8 to 10 years

Responsibilities:

• Operate 3 and 5 axis milling machines. Writing machine programs using MASTERCAM. Conventional machining skill. Ability to read engineering drawings and follow process and specifications. Strong communication skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and minimum 5 years of CNC programming/machining experience.

• Must have strong knowledge of Mastercam to program 3 and 5-axis parts.

• Prior Experience operating Haas CNC machines.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and meet the approval process for individual SAR program access.

• Must be willing to work 1st or 2nd shift and overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of related CNC machining experience.

• Experience with Mazak CNC machines.

• Ability to operate EDM and Plunge/Sinker machines.

• Current Secret security clearance and ability to meet the approval process for individual SAR program access.

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We design, build, and test next generation weapon systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge in defense capabilities.

Automation and Controls Engineer

The Automation and Controls Engineer will design, build, and commission robust manufacturing systems for production of hypersonic-flight components.

Success requires a practical application of engineering principles to design, build, test, and commission process hardware, integrate new technologies into our production line, and integrate process equipment and technologies within our production line. We are seeking a hands-on problem solver with strong expertise in electro-mechanical system design and automation systems, as well as experience working with machinery and production environments.

The key to excelling in this position is the effective application of mechanical, electrical, and control systems expertise to enable our manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, customize, and test hardware and control systems for integration into composite manufacturing equipment balancing process requirements, cost and leadtime considerations.
• Partner with mechanical, materials, and manufacturing engineering teams to align on hardware requirements and design solutions.
• Mature manufacturing processes via the implementation of process control systems and procedures to ensure production consistency and reliability.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to define specifications and ensure on-time delivery of equipment for production needs.
• Troubleshoot hardware malfunction issues to minimize downtime and improve operations.
• Provide guidance and implement robust plans for hardware maintenance and calibration to ensure reliable operation of the manufacturing equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or industrial engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing production environment.
• Experience identifying, trouble shooting and rectifying complex manufacturing issues involving multiple production resources in a deadline driven environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming, composites).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to engage in hands-on work to test and implement ideas.
• CAD / CAM (Siemens NX).
• Computer Programming (Python, C, NodeJS, HTML, CSS).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or industrial engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing and production environment.
• Automation (PLC programming, Industrial Robotics).
• CNC Machining.
• IoT / Connected factory concepts.
• Networking skills.

Leadership Qualities

• Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to work independently and resolve minor issues in development with minimal oversight and support.
• High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Operations Engineer

As an Operations Engineer, you will be the heartbeat of schedule execution for Castelion's hypersonic weapons development. You will architect and maintain integrated master schedules that span concept design, engineering development, hardware production, flight test, and operational deployment. Working across engineering, manufacturing, and government-program stakeholders, you will keep aggressive timelines on track and ensure that every milestone is grounded in technical reality.

This role demands a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable with hands-on execution and thrives in a dynamic startup environment. This person can bring order to complexity while supporting multiple high-stakes government programs.

Responsibilities

• Integrated Master Scheduling: Build and maintain end-to-end schedules from early design through full-rate production and fielding of hypersonic weapon systems.
• Critical Path Management: Identify dependencies, risks, and recovery options to keep programs aligned with contractual commitments and customer milestones.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with engineering leads, program managers, and operations teams to ensure schedule accuracy and timely updates.
• Data-Driven Insights: Develop tools, dashboards, and reports that provide real-time visibility to leadership and government customers.
• Process Improvement: Gain deep understanding of Castelion's engineering and manufacturing workflows to drive schedule fidelity and continuous improvement.
• Rapid Response: Lead high-tempo reviews, update schedules in response to evolving priorities, and escalate risks before they become blockers.
• Customer Interface: Provide schedule briefings and status updates to U.S. Government stakeholders, supporting formal reviews and contractual reporting

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering, operations management, business, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in project planning, integrated master scheduling, or operations engineering.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Primavera, or comparable scheduling tools.
• Strong grasp of critical-path analysis, risk assessment, and work breakdown structures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with first-of-a-kind engineering projects or defense hardware production.
• Familiarity with hypersonic or missile-system development life cycles.
• Background in government acquisition programs and contractual reporting (e.g., CDRLs, IMS).
• Experience integrating third-party schedules and external supplier data into a master plan.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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The Next Generation Radio Frequency Sensors Management Software Department mission is to provide world class Software for our customers’ wide array of RF/EOIR and high-energy laser sensor products for airborne and space applications. Our software capabilities include software requirement development, design, modeling/simulation, real-time embedded, signal processing and data processing, infrastructure software, software testing, integration, and verification. Next Gen RF Sensors SW team in El Segundo CA is looking to add a Software Engineer to their development team.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and test software based on software trouble reports in an agile, collaborative environment, delivering builds

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, the ability to thrive in small, empowered teams, and an intense desire to directly enable our customer’s success

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments

• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications, including system architecture and design specifications

• Participate in agile execution and continuous improvement

• Work collaboratively with multiple engineering disciplines to analyze, implement, and test system modification requests to the existing system baseline

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience with software development, test, and/or integration using C, C++, or Java.

• Experience with containerized applications such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with embedded or low-level software development, including OS-adjacent or hardware-interfacing work.

• Experience with CI/CD tools and infrastructure such as Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, or similar.

• Experience developing and integrating OMS-based architecture

• Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies

• Experience developing embedded software for sensors, algorithm development, signal or data processing preferred.  

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Visit Raytheon Landing Page: Raytheon El Segundo, CA Location

This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We are currently seeking a Principal Software Security Engineer to join our Software Product Assurance team in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, CA as a SW Security Individual Contributor supporting development for the SW Product Assurance (embedded program protection and cyber) of our portfolio of programs at the site.

• Raytheon Goleta, Ca Location

What You Will Do:

Our mission is to provide world class Security Software to be used in developing and supporting deployed sensor systems on various platforms.

• Implement Software Security principles to embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time sensor software.
• Develop software applications using C and C++ languages on a variety of computing platforms
• Ensure the SW Product Assurance processes are followed on our programs
• Understand real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations.
• Work closely with cross functional Engineering teams to define and implement Test Driven Multidisciplinary Capability (TDMC) based execution development and deployment requirements.
• Work in a common development environment to support and facilitate program ability to leverage specific capabilities.
• Interface with customer community to review technical design and support verification of system maturity.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant software experience
• Experience with C / C++
• Experience with Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar Embedded Processors
• Experience with embedded OS like VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar
• Embedded Software Security experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience/knowledge of any of the following:
  • Designing, implementing, testing, or fielding real-time security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs (embedded experience highly preferred)
  • Cyber security experience. Using security-relevant tools and devices for security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, or policy management.
  • Secure boot, containerization and hardening concepts
  • Static analysis concepts, methods & tools
  • Petalinux/Yocto operating systems
  • Cryptographic Algorithms
  • Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks and DevSecOps environments
  • Python / Perl
  • Knowledge of modern computer architecture and hardware technologies including:
    • ARM Architecture
    • Interface protocols: PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA
    • Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
    • Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
  • Using software configuration management and bug tracking tools
• Experience with validation and verification of software applications
• Experience in a technical leadership role to grow and lead a small technical team

What We Offer:

• We offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
  The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

  RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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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.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Skechers is enabling our business with AI through the development and adoption of private, proprietary AI technologies. The Senior Technical Solutions Analyst - GenAI is a key role within the Software Engineering and Architecture organization and will be central to continually developing and improving our Generative AI platform and technologies within Skechers.

The Senior Technical Solutions Analyst - GenAI will be at the helm of managing Skechers’ private GenAI platform, SkechAI, which features two privately instanced Generative AI models, Claude & Stable Diffusion, along with several business-focused GenAI use cases. This pivotal role involves steering the platform to maximize its value to Skechers by overseeing the entire lifecycle of GenAI use case development from ideation to delivery and beyond. The GenAI Technical Analyst & Functional Lead will be the visionary force, identifying and prioritizing GenAI use cases and product enhancements, ensuring strategic alignment and effective deployment of resources. They will be the lead-from-the-front technology and Agile delivery experts deeply dedicated to their projects

This role will collaborate and work within high-velocity software engineering teams, bringing expertise in Agile software delivery. The candidate should be an experienced and motivated technologist who possesses a unique balance of technical depth and strong interpersonal skills. Should have excellent design, lead skills showing commitment, end to end vision, planning, integrity, and pragmatic approach to drive the organization towards continual success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead business user workshops to identify, collect user feedback and potential GenAI use cases.
• Lead collection and prioritization of GenAI use cases, product enhancements, ensuring alignment with Skechers’ strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business units, enabling functions, the AI Innovation Council, and the product team to foster collaboration and ensure the platform’s success.
• Advise the software engineering team on the development of use cases and product features based on a comprehensive understanding of Skechers' business needs.
• Stay abreast of leading practices in GenAI product development and integrate these into Skechers’ strategy to remain competitive and innovative.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, the EU AI Act, and other relevant data privacy and security regulations by working closely with legal and compliance teams.
• Establish and monitor OKRs and KPIs to manage and measure the value of the GenAI platform, adapting strategies as necessary to meet business objectives.
• Represent the Software Engineering & Architecture group in end-to-end solution conversations with customers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in driving and owning solutions.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and guidance to team members to help grow gen AI skills and capabilities.
• Engage, collaborate, and partner with Skecher’s Digital, Retail, Wholesale, Customer Service, Supply Chain leaders and partners across Business and Technology to drive long and short-term business value through AI solutions.
• Actively contributes to a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build trust and confidence with Gen AI solutions to various business stakeholders assuring expected tech outcomes and desired results.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead business user workshops to identify, collect user feedback and potential GenAI use cases.
• Lead collection and prioritization of GenAI use cases, product enhancements, ensuring alignment with Skechers’ strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business units, enabling functions, the AI Innovation Council, and the product team to foster collaboration and ensure the platform’s success.
• Advise the software engineering team on the development of use cases and product features based on a comprehensive understanding of Skechers' business needs.
• Stay abreast of leading practices in GenAI product development and integrate these into Skechers’ strategy to remain competitive and innovative.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, the EU AI Act, and other relevant data privacy and security regulations by working closely with legal and compliance teams.
• Establish and monitor OKRs and KPIs to manage and measure the value of the GenAI platform, adapting strategies as necessary to meet business objectives.
• Represent the Software Engineering & Architecture group in end-to-end solution conversations with customers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in driving and owning solutions.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and guidance to team members to help grow gen AI skills and capabilities.
• Engage, collaborate, and partner with Skecher’s Digital, Retail, Wholesale, Customer Service, Supply Chain leaders and partners across Business and Technology to drive long and short-term business value through AI solutions.
• Actively contributes to a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build trust and confidence with Gen AI solutions to various business stakeholders assuring expected tech outcomes and desired results.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management or business analysis, preferably with experience in Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, or related products.
• Experience working in a hybrid IT environment that includes a mix of traditional and modern technology stacks.
• Ability to communicate complex topics with precision and clarity.
• Ability to accurately categorize and effectively communicate requirements.
• Experience working directly with business-facing groups outside of development is a plus.
• Experience working within an Agile team is a plus.
• Extensive experience documenting development requirements, process flows, and testing requirements, as well as coordinating code reviews and documentation sign-offs.
• Ability to create strong presentations and roadmaps, and collaborate effectively with senior technology leaders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team player.

The pay range for this position is $150,000-$185,000/yr USD.

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We’re designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Manager, Supplier Development and Quality

As the Manager of Supplier Development and Quality, you will play a critical role in partnering with cross-functional teams to define, develop, qualify, and sustain the supplier base supporting Castelion vehicle and missile subsystems. This role requires an experienced quality and supplier development leader who can work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure suppliers meet technical, quality, and delivery requirements throughout development and production. You will lead supplier qualifications, audits, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives to align near-term development schedules with long-term quality, reliability, and scalability objectives. We seek intelligent, collaborative, and driven leaders who are passionate about building robust supplier partnerships and quality systems from the ground up. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-accountability environments and are motivated by making a tangible impact on mission-critical hardware, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development activities in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and strategic sourcing to ensure suppliers are capable of meeting quality, technical, and schedule requirements for development and production programs.
• Evaluate, qualify, and approve suppliers based on quality systems, technical capability, reliability, risk, and cost, building a resilient and scalable supplier base to support Castelion’s rapid development and production cadence.
• Define and manage supplier quality requirements, including audits, qualifications, AS9102 FAIRs, certifications, and ongoing compliance to aerospace and company standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive supplier performance improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and service while identifying and mitigating supply chain and compliance risks.
• Support contract reviews and negotiations by ensuring quality, technical, and regulatory requirements are clearly defined, achievable, and enforceable with suppliers.
• Facilitate design-for-manufacturability and design-for-quality reviews with engineering and suppliers to proactively reduce risk and improve producibility.
• Partner with engineering and operations to address nonconforming material, supplier escapes, and rejected hardware through root cause analysis and corrective action, with a focus on prevention and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain supplier performance metrics, reporting regularly to stakeholders on quality trends, risks, and critical issues.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular engagement, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Ensure supplier compliance with company policies, quality management systems, and applicable customer, industry, and government regulations.

Basic Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Technical Proficiency: 6+ years of experience working in a related field, program, or project

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Aerospace Quality Systems: Experience operating within AS9100-compliant environments, including supplier qualification, audits, AS9102 FAIRs, corrective actions, and ongoing supplier compliance.
• Manufacturing & Technical Expertise: Broad knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes and suppliers, including machined parts, composites, chemicals, and avionics and their relevant specifications, typical customer requirements, and certifications.
• Supplier Development & Analytics: Strong root cause and corrective action capability using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma, Lean), supported by data-driven analysis in Excel, SQL, or similar tools.
• Business & Quality Systems: Familiarity with ERP, MRP, and Quality Management Systems to manage supplier data, nonconformances, and documentation accuracy.
• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion’s mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company’s technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays

Salary/Budget $190K-$225K

Overview:

The Heavy Civil Project Manager (PM) plays a dual role in Balfour Beatty by overseeing projects from the pursuit proposal stage through construction completion. The ideal candidate will manage alternative delivery projects (CMAR, CMGC, Progressive DB, Design-Build) by leading operational assessments, technical development, and constructability strategies during the pursuit and preconstruction phases, then transitioning into project execution during construction.

In the pursuit phase, the PM serves as the Operations Lead, working closely with the Strategic Pursuit Lead, Estimating, Proposal/Marketing, and Design Partners to evaluate project risks, develop technical approaches, propose Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs), conduct value engineering, and shape construction execution plans. This role ensures that preconstruction efforts align with Balfour Beatty’s operational capabilities and deliver competitive, innovative solutions.

During preconstruction and project execution, the PM supports constructability analysis, construction phasing, risk mitigation, and execution strategy development, working with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimize project delivery. Where practical, this individual will transition into the PM role post-award, ensuring continuity from pursuit to construction.

Key Responsibilities:

Pursuit Phase – Alternative Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Serve as Operations Lead for alternative delivery pursuits (CMAR, CMGC, Progressive DB, DB), leading the operational assessment of project feasibility, risks, and execution strategy.
• Work with the Strategic Pursuit Lead, Estimating, and Proposal/Marketing to develop constructability narratives, technical approaches, and execution plans for proposals.
• Lead or co-lead risk workshops, construction phasing discussions, execution strategy meetings, and alternative technical concept (ATC) development.
• Identify and propose value engineering (VE) solutions, working with estimating and design teams to optimize scope, cost, and schedule.
• Engage with third-party designers, consultants, and technical specialists to align preconstruction strategies with project delivery needs.
• Coordinate with agencies, owners, and key stakeholders to clarify project expectations, risks, and potential early works opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with RFP requirements while integrating innovative solutions to enhance project competitiveness.

Preconstruction & Project Execution

• Lead the Heavy Civil project team with constructability reviews, site logistics planning, and work sequencing strategies during early project development.
• Support contract negotiations, ensuring that preconstruction assumptions align with execution realities.
• Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, legal, estimating, scheduling) to develop risk mitigation strategies, Guaranteed maximum Pricing and construction execution plans.
• Manage subcontractor engagement and prequalification, ensuring alignment with project scope and budget.

Project Management & Construction Oversight

• Where practical, transition into the PM role post-award, managing the project from construction start-up through completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including but not limited to scheduling and procurement strategies. Along with overseeing project budget and cost controls, subcontractor coordination, and compliance with companies “Zero Harm” safety and quality standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and key stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Lead project teams, mentoring and developing junior engineers and field staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Heavy Civil construction project management.
• Experience in execution of successful alternative delivery projects (CMAR, CMGC, Progressive DB, DB) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of constructability analysis, ATCs, VE, risk assessment, and construction phasing.
• Familiarity with contracting strategies, RFP processes, and technical proposal development.
• Ability to collaborate with estimating, proposal/marketing, and design teams to develop technical content.
• Experience leading or participating in risk workshops, execution strategy development, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency in project management software, scheduling tools (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project), and estimating systems.

Why Join Balfour Beatty?

At Balfour Beatty, you’ll have the opportunity to shape project strategy from pursuit to execution, drive innovation in alternative delivery, and work on some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the industry. We offer a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to industry-leading initiatives.

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure the company secures the highest-quality materials, components, and services at the most competitive cost. This role conducts supplier research, negotiates agreements, manages supplier performance, and partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to support business objectives and long-term growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regular Functions include:

• Develops and implements sourcing strategies for assigned categories to support cost, quality, and delivery goals.

• Identifies, evaluates, and onboards new suppliers that meet technical, financial, and operational requirements.

• Conducts competitive bids, RFQs, cost analyses, and price-break evaluations.

• Negotiates pricing, terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and long-term supplier contracts.

• Monitors supplier performance using defined KPIs (PPV, quality, delivery, cost savings) and leads corrective actions as needed.

• Establishes strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability, continuity, and innovation.

• Analyzes total cost of ownership and identifies opportunities for cost savings or value improvements.

• Leads cost-reduction initiatives in collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations.

• Evaluates alternative materials, production methods, and logistics strategies that reduce cost without compromising quality.

• Partners with Engineering and Quality teams understand technical specifications and ensure supplier capability.

• Works closely with Planning and Operations to align sourcing decisions with inventory, production, and demand requirements.

• Supports New Product Development (NPD) projects by identifying potential suppliers and estimating material costs.

• Maintains awareness of market trends, supply risks, geopolitical factors, and capacity issues that could affect supply.

• Develops contingency plans for key suppliers or product lines.

• Ensures compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.

• Tracks, analyzes, and reports key sourcing metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

• Maintains accurate supplier records, contracts, pricing, and performance documentation.

• Drives continuous improvement in sourcing processes and tools.

• Participates in periodical audits to ensure meeting policies and procedures.

• Other duties as required.

Periodic Functions include:

• Develop reports as required for assigned projects.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Travel will be required (approx. up to 20%).

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and oversight for two Sourcing Specialists within the Supply Chain teams

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management
• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supplier management experience, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, diesel engine, or industrial components.
• Required experience with international suppliers, with a strong preference for sourcing in Asian countries (e.g., China, India).

Professional/Technical Training and Skills include:

• Demonstrates knowledge of reading blueprints
• Six Sigma / LEAN or other problem-solving tools.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Ability to use Microsoft software including excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Exposure to PowerBI dashboards is a plus

Licenses and Certifications include:

• Project management skills training as an asset.
• ASCM OR EQUIVALENT certification an asset.

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We’re designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Director of Manufacturing

We’re seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead our Los Angeles based manufacturing operations — our modern “Arsenal of Democracy” — delivering hypersonic capability at scale to deter future conflicts. In this pivotal leadership role, you will build and lead a world‑class manufacturing operation, pushing for innovation and operational excellence that positions us as the nation’s premier hypersonic producer.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategy to scale all Los Angeles based production including avionics, sub-assemblies, mechanisms, and composites fabrication from prototype to scaled production
• Recruit, train/develop, and scale a diverse, high-performing 100+ employee manufacturing team (technicians, leaders, and manufacturing engineers)
• Support the implementation and refinement of production software systems and tools (MES, ERP, PLM, etc)
• Oversee facility planning (layout, flow optimization, and equipment selection and acquisition)
• Oversee day-to-day production and manufacturing operations — including production scheduling, capacity planning, resource allocation, inventory and supply-chain coordination, materials flow, and facility/equipment management
• Forecast and manage operational and capital expenditures.
• Develop, implement, and refine KPIs to measure performance.
• Lead continuous process development and improvement efforts to optimize yield, throughput, manufacturing cost, and production reliability across all production lines
• Establish and maintain a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, speed and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10+ years in production/manufacturing operations or manufacturing engineering
• 5+ years in production/operations leadership
• Demonstrated success in scaling a production operation from development/prototype to high volume production
• Deep understanding of high-precision, complex aerospace hardware production — including metallic and composite fabrication, machining/welding/additive, tight-tolerance assembly, avionics, testing and acceptance, and NDE.
• Skilled at interpreting raw data, identifying trends or anomalies, and translating findings into clear, data-informed strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-functional team — including production staff, manufacturing engineers, quality, supply-chain, and operations personnel — with emphasis on building culture, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills to interface with engineering, quality, supply-chain, leadership, and possibly external partners or customers.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and compliance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-stakes, high-reliability environment typical of aerospace/defense startups — able to make decisions under ambiguity, handle programmatic/contract demands, and adapt as priorities shift
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES/ERP/PLM), production data systems, material resource planning (MRP), and digital manufacturing workflows to manage operations, quality, change control, and configuration
• Strong background in manufacturing engineering practices, operations excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, process optimization, DFM/DFA, production flow and layout planning, tooling and automation)
• Deep knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, applicable military/defense manufacturing standards), including quality management, audit readiness, compliance, and export-control/ITAR requirements
• Extensive leadership experience (10–15+ years) in aerospace, defense, or high-complexity manufacturing, including several years at the sr. manager or director level leading cross-functional teams

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment as Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers three weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion’s mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company’s technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Manager, Cybersecurity Operations is responsible for overseeing Skechers global security operations and incident response program. This role provides operational leadership to ensure effective threat detection, investigation, and response across enterprise environments, leveraging both internal capabilities and partnership with managed security service providers.

This role blends strategic program ownership with hands-on operational leadership, ensuring SOC and IR processes are mature, well-governed, and continuously improving. The manager will own global operations and incident response policies, lead incident response training and tabletop exercises, and partner with internal teams and external providers to strengthen detection and response readiness, and operational excellence.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

SOC Operations & MSSP Management

• Manage the global SOC function, including day-to-day operations, escalation workflows, and 24/7 monitoring coverage across internal teams and external partners.
• Serve as the primary operational owner for MSSP relationships, ensuring service delivery meets contractual, performance, and security expectations.
• Define and maintain clear roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths between internal and external teams.
• Regularly assess program performance using defined metrics, service-level objectives, and quality reviews, driving continuous improvement as needed.
• Coordinate onboarding, tuning, and ongoing optimization of tooling and detections across internal and managed environments.

Incident Response & Process Governance

• Own the global incident response program, including policies, playbooks, escalation procedures, and post-incident review processes.
• Orchestrate response activities during significant or complex security incidents, ensuring effective collaboration between internal responders, MSSPs, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate incident response training and tabletop exercises, including scenarios involving MSSP participation and escalation.
• Drive post-incident lessons learned and ensure findings are translated into process, detection, and response improvements.

Security Operations & Risk Activities

• Lead vulnerability triage and operational risk review processes, coordinating prioritization and remediation with engineering, infrastructure, and application teams.
• Oversee periodic security operations reviews to assess detection coverage, response effectiveness, and operational gaps.
• Partner with threat intelligence, detection engineering, and technical engineering teams to improve signal quality, reduce noise, and align monitoring to current threat trends.

Metrics, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Define and track incident response metrics such as MTTD, MTTR, alert quality, incident trends, and MSSP performance indicators.
• Provide clear, timely operational reporting and executive summaries to cybersecurity and IT leadership.
• Represent cybersecurity operations in audits, risk discussions, and vendor governance forums, ensuring operational controls are well understood and defensible.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Proven experience managing SOC operations and incident response programs, including coordination with MSSPs or outsourced security services.
• Strong understanding of SOC workflows, threat detection, SIEM operations, alert triage, and incident escalation models.
• Experience developing and governing incident response policies, playbooks, and training programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships, including performance reviews, service-level management, and operational integration.
• Hands-on experience with incident response, digital forensics, and vulnerability triage.
• Strong people leadership skills, including task prioritization, performance management, and team development.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate operational security issues into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
• Working knowledge of security frameworks and standards relevant to SOC and IR operations (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST 800-61).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, or equivalent preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 7+ years of experience in corporate information technology or cybersecurity roles
• 3+ years of experience leading security operations or incident response teams.
• Prior experience managing global SOC operations and working with external security service providers strongly preferred.

The pay range for this role is $130,000 - $180,000/yr USD.