Engineering Journal Jobs in San Pedro, CA

• Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Clean and climate controlled working environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

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• Perform high skill level work with effective use and understanding of complex schematics, drawings, final assembly blueprints, wiring diagrams or specifications, which may require excellent manual dexterity and use of wide variety of hand tools, soldering, wiring, crimping cable routing, special care in handling and soldering where access is somewhat difficult.
  
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• May also perform some trouble shooting and rework of production items.
  
• Review and verify shop packet material received is complete and work with necessary support personnel to correct discrepancies.
  
• May make minor procedural decisions in fitting, soldering etc., but always within established guidelines.
  
• Make good judgment in planning work sequences and determining the workability of the completed items.
  
• Verify completion of work and shop traveler sign off prior to continuing to next process.
  
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• Ability to effectively read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
  
• Ability to effectively understand and complete assigned paperwork and shop travelers.
  
• Ability to effectively understand internal procedures and policies.
  
• Ability to follow through on verbal, written or diagram instructions.
  
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
  
• Prior experience in manufacturing, certified soldering and assembly particularly with electronics.
  
• Work independently with minimum to no supervision.
  
• Excellent hand eye coordination.
  
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• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
  

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• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent.
  
• 3 - 5 year related experience and/or training.
  
• J-STD-001 Class III Solder Certification required (training and re-certification offered within first 90 days).
  

• J-STD-001 Class III Solder Certification

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

We are hiring a Senior Sales Specialist at Vulcan Metal Group.

This is not a commodity metals role.

We sell exotic alloys + precision machined components into aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and space. About 60% of our business is machined parts, so you’re selling high-value solutions—not just quoting material.

If you’re used to competing on price, this won’t be a fit.

If you know how to:

• Open doors
• Sell into engineering-driven environments
• Navigate long sales cycles
• And close…

There’s real upside here.

What you get:

• Uncapped commission (margin-based)
• Draw during ramp
• High-margin product mix
• Ability to build and own your book

This is a performance role—top reps can earn $150K–$300K+.

Not for order takers. Not for coasters.

If you want to win bigger deals and get paid for it, message me.

Akkodis is seeking Electrical Engineer II, Harness in Long Beach, CA or Centennial, CO

Position: Electrical Engineer II, Harness

Location : Long Beach, CA or Centennial, CO

Duration : 6 month contract to Hire/C2H

Pay Range: $40/hr. -$74/hr. (The pay range may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Job Description:

Summary:

• Design and route aerospace-grade wire harnesses in SolidWorks (transitioning to Siemens NX); integrate in constrained environments; ensure compliance with space/aero environmental constraints; collaborate closely with build and test.

Key Responsibilities:

• 3D routing and 2D documentation (drawings, wiring tables, BOMs, callouts).
• Apply separation, shielding, grounding, and EMI/EMC best practices for digital/RF.
• Select materials/components mindful of outgassing/TML/CVCM, thermal, vibration, and vacuum constraints.
• Coordinate with ME, EE, Systems, and Manufacturing to ensure serviceability and buildability.
• Manage CAD libraries and participate in design reviews.

Requirements:

• 2+ to 7+ years harness design in aerospace/aircraft (satellite/rocket a plus).
• SolidWorks proficiency; NX experience or openness to transition.
• Demonstrated constrained routing in compact volumes.
• Familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620, AS9100 environments, and aerospace-grade connector families.

Education:

• Bachelor’s preferred; Associate’s with strong relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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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.

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.

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.

Our Client, a vehicle automaker and automotive technology company, is looking for someone to join their team as a Mechanical Design Engineer!

***This is a hybrid 9 month contract position in Carson, CA***

What You Will Be Doing

• Design sub-systems and components for various electric drive units including wound field motor, permanent magnet motor and motor mechanical structural components.
• Generate & revise detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of electro-mechanical designs at a component and motor sub-system level using CATIA V6.
• Review designs & drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop detailed work instructions, assembly guidance, and related documentation.
• Analyze and verification of preliminary and detailed designs with analytical calculations and numerical (FEA) as required.
• Collaborate and management of suppliers with DFM, DFA, and open issues lists to ensure on time delivery of parts and quality conformance according to the acceptance criteria.
• Support developing component technical specifications, DVP&Rs, test & validation plans, and Statements of Work (SOW) as required.
• Design of related assembly tooling and fixtures for early prototype development and testing.
• Ensure timely completion of project deliverables including designs, drawings, analyses and other documentations as required
• Lead and support developmental activities of various laboratory work from assembly builds to test and validation with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to travel to suppliers and Rivian manufacturing plants to support with experimental studies, root cause identification and resolution.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of complex systems and components, in a fast-paced environment.
• Formal education in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline; B.S. minimum, MS Preferred.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling; CATIA V6 experience preferred.
• Professional experience with application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), conducting stack-up analyses (linear & radial), and determining realistic tolerancing limits based on material and manufacturing methods
• Ability to perform structural hand-calculations and initial FEA studies to support sizing, loading cases, and design feasibility.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with technicians, manufacturing, process, design, and integration teams to solve problems.
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping, high-volume manufacturing processes, materials selection, and supply chain.
• Hands-on experience with lab tools, equipment, and measurement tools.
• Strong engineering fundamentals in the areas of materials, mechanics, dynamics, design for manufacturability, tolerancing, and high precision metrology.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

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