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Process Controls Engineer

Los Angeles, CA | Up to 50% Travel | Manufacturing / Mining Environment

We are working with an industry leading organization looking to bring on a Process Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of industrial control systems across multiple facilities.

This role will focus on delivering process control design, PLC programming, and automation support within a heavy industrial environment such as manufacturing, mining, or aggregates production.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and develop process control systems for industrial production facilities
• Program and maintain PLC and HMI systems, primarily Rockwell / Allen Bradley platforms
• Support the design, installation, and commissioning of plant automation systems
• Provide cost estimates and technical input for plant modifications and new facilities
• Manage and support automation projects, working with internal teams and external contractors
• Review project designs for feasibility, cost effectiveness, and technical accuracy
• Support plant operations through troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to the standardization and modernization of control systems across facilities

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Controls or Automation Engineering
• Strong experience with Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC systems
• Experience working in manufacturing, aggregates, mining, or heavy industrial environments
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial networking
• Ability to support multiple projects and plant locations
• Strong troubleshooting and field support experience

Additional Skills That Are a Plus

• Experience with SCADA platforms such as Wonderware or PI Historian
• Knowledge of industrial networking, SQL, or plant reporting systems
• Electrical engineering background or related technical degree

Location & Travel

This role is based in Los Angeles, CA with up to 50% travel to support operational sites and project work.

Why This Role

You will be working on large scale industrial operations supporting automation systems that help power critical infrastructure and construction materials across the U.S.

Job Description

D'Leon Consulting Engineers is seeking a Third Party Utility Coordinator in Los Angeles, California

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed utility investigations to identify existing infrastructure, assess potential conflicts, and recommend solutions during project planning and execution phases.
• Coordinate with utility providers, contractors, and project teams to ensure timely relocation, installation, and integration of utility services.
• Review and interpret construction plans, scopes of work (SOW), and project schedules to identify utility impacts and requirements.
• Obtain necessary permits, approvals, and agreements from utility companies and regulatory agencies to ensure project compliance.
• Develop and maintain utility coordination documentation, including utility adjustment plans, easement agreements, and status reports.
• Organize and facilitate utility coordination meetings to align stakeholders on project timelines, requirements, and resolutions.
• Monitor utility relocation and installation progress, ensuring work aligns with project schedules, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Provide technical guidance on design adjustments, cost estimates, and risk mitigation strategies related to utility coordination.
• Resolve utility conflicts by collaborating with engineers, contractors, and utility providers, ensuring minimal disruptions to the project timeline.
• Stay updated on local, state, and federal regulations regarding utility coordination and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in utility coordination, utility relocation, or construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of utility systems, infrastructure design, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS software, and project management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Familiarity with construction safety standards and practices.

We are currently looking for a Civil Project Engineer who is ready to engage in a large alternative delivery (CMGC) project in Los Angeles County. This project is a multi-year project that will widen the 105 freeway from the 405 to the 605. This widening will increase HOV capacity, reduce congestion along the corridor and introduce tolling to the 105. Phase one of the project is starting at $400 Million, and the remaining phases will push the project towards $1.1 Billion. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we are building the first phase and prior to the project breaking ground on the second phase and contribute to the success of this critical project to improve mobility ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

The ideal candidate is capable of thinking outside the box, understands multi-staged construction projects, is detailed oriented with experience in heavy civil construction. The position is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and team development on site.

This position will integrate with the project's structures team that focuses on bridges, walls, shoring and foundations. Your role on the structures team will depend on your desires as well as strengths and previous experience. In addition to self-performing various scopes on the project the structures team will also cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the subcontractors, and suppliers as well LA Metro, Caltrans and the Construction Managers staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work On Site to help solve problems that occur during construction
• Partner with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan
• Maintain thorough understanding of the Myers contract with Caltrans
• Monitor project costs and Job Cost Report
• Analyze and forecast monthly Total Cost Projection reports
• Monitor project labor
• Lead the project's quality process
• Develop, schedule and lead project teams on submittals, RFI's and Change Orders
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with the Designer, vendors, subcontractors and owners
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering preferred
• 2+ Years of Experience in highly complex and related highway or structures construction projects in California.
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and self-perform work
• Experience leading a successful project team, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities
• Excellent organizational, team management, problem solving, motivational skills

Benefits:

· Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)-our company covers 80% of the healthcare cost for our employees and their dependents. Employees are responsible for the remaining 20%, which is pre-taxable.

· Company provided vehicle or car allowance with fuel card.

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care FSA

· 401K with 8% Match

· Life insurance

· Voluntary insurance plans available-Accident/Critical Illness/Cancer/Hospital Indemnity/Life and AD&D

· Paid time off

· Professional development assistance

Apply Here: and Sons Construction is a Heavy Civil Construction Company. We specialize in Bridge Construction, Bridge Restoration, Roadway Rehabilitation, Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Concrete Bridge Overlays, Concrete Paving and Alternative Delivery Projects, including Design Build, CMGC, CMAR and Progressive Design Build throughout California and Colorado. For more information on our company please visit & Sons Construction is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

Title: Manufacturing Engineer II / III

Location: Inglewood, CA 90302

Duration: Permanent / FTE

​Salary: $110K – $140K

**This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be "U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.**

NOTE from the Manager (needed skills):

FSDA (full size determinant assembly) and machining/fabrication experience. Digital Product Definition (DPD)/Model-Based Definition (MBD) knowledge is a plus.

OR

MRA Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) knowledge/experience

Defense contractor involved with product development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles in the Los Angeles International Airport area is searching for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer IV. With a 60+ year foundation, our client supports all branches of the Department of Defense and allies around the globe on an array of programs and platforms. We support many military prime contractors including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.

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SCOPE:

The Manufacturing Engineer IV position requires a strong background in aerospace manufacturing with a major emphasis on mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies. This position requires extensive experience in manufacturing/machining of large complex metallic components, connectors, electromechanical components and CNC experience. The Manufacturing Engineer IV shall drive product and process changes to reduce cost, process cycle time, inventory, and improve quality and delivery; implement continuous improvement to increase productivity and provide technical support for numerous production and developmental programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position entails breaking down customer engineering requirements per drawing to review manufacturability and to create manufacturing planning, bills of material (BOM), liaison with manufacturing personnel to improve processes, troubleshoot assembly and machining problems, and reduce the time to manufacture products with the implementation of time saving measures while ensuring the quality, integrity and certification properties of products manufactured is maintained or improved. Must be flexible and be able to work in a fast-paced environment in groups or individually.

• Designing and developing manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products, and related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost.

• Provide technical support in troubleshooting existing manufacturing processes and/or product lines to achieve customer quality standards and profit objectives.

• Assist in optimizing manufacturing efficiency and quality standards through the implementation of improved processes, materials, methods and facilities.

• Reviewing design and contracting production for new product launches.

• Provide technical input for process definition, material performance, and product cell layout to manufacturing feasibility.

• Support cost estimating in quoting new business

• Provide manufacturing feasibility studies

• Support Production to ensure products are built to specifications and engineering documents.

• Provide feedback to improve product design for ease of manufacturing, optimization of cost, and time to manufacture product.

• Prepare engineering changes as required to support manufacturing and quality of parts produced.

• Identify and if necessary, design and deploy tooling to aid in production processes.

• Ensure standardization and compliance to engineering, customer and company specification for processes employed in the production of interior products.

• Perform engineering analyses and apply problem-solving methods to support new product development and sustaining production. Perform root cause and corrective action on parts and processes that are not in control.

• Perform engineering analyses and apply problem-solving methods to support new product development and sustaining production. Perform root cause and corrective action on parts and processes that are not in control.

• Identify new equipment, tool designs, and processes to improve consistency, accuracy, and cycle times. Design tooling, fixtures and jigs to improve manufacturing.

• Interface directly with assemblers, production supervisors, leads, and management on a routine basis

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operator

• Coordinate with suppliers and external resources needed in developing and implementing new processes and improving existing processes

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

• 7 - 8+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.

• Ability to read and decipher drawings and procedures, and GD&T.

• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and use of machinery including Programming of NC machines.

• • Must have knowledge of materials and metals processing, including Heat Treat and Coatings for aerospace requirements.

• Must be able to perform basic measurement and inspection processes.

• Must demonstrate knowledge and experience in creation of Manufacturing Planning for product realization.

• Must have experience with MIL-STD documents, reading and interpretation of ASME Y14.5.

• Must be able to write engineering reports that include analysis and results.

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• CAD experience in CATIA or Pro-E a plus.

• Knowledge of Microsoft products is essential.

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Company Description

Meadows Mechanical is a trusted provider of plumbing, piping, and sheet metal services based in the Los Angeles area. With over 76 years of experience, the company has established a strong reputation in the aerospace and healthcare industries. Meadows Mechanical specializes in executing complex projects with expertise and confidence, drawing on its decades-long legacy. The company emphasizes quality and reliability in delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Gardena, CA, for a Project Engineer. The Project Engineer will oversee and manage engineering projects, including project planning, coordination, and execution. Responsibilities also include ensuring technical standards are met, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. The role involves applying engineering principles to support successful project outcomes while adhering to timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Project Engineering, Project Management, and Project Planning
• Proficiency in Mechanical Engineering principles and practices
• Excellent Communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information effectively
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
• Familiarity with aerospace or healthcare industries is a plus
• Ability to work on-site in Gardena, CA
• Experience with CAD software and project management tools is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager(s) in planning project scope, schedule, manpower, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate between design team, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure all parties have the latest documents and information.
• Interpret design drawings, specifications, and codes; provide technical guidance and clarification to field teams.
• Prepare, track, and process Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and change orders.
• Support budget tracking, cost control, and change order management processes.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation, including RFI logs, submittal logs, and equipment procurement schedules.
• Assist in procurement activities, including preparing purchase requisitions, comparing supplier quotations, and tracking deliveries.
• Work with the accounting team to prepare project billings, review subcontractor payment applications, and support project financial reporting.
• Monitor construction progress, perform site visits, and verify that work aligns with project plans, schedules, and quality standards.
• Participate in job walks, punch list reviews, site inspections, and safety walks.
• Act as a liaison between office engineering/management staff and field construction teams, ensuring accurate communication of design revisions, clarifications, and changes.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities with contractors, vendors, and project teams.
• Ensure accurate closeout deliverables, including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and turnover documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of project goals and company objectives.

Salary Range

• $60,000 – $100,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Who We Are

We are Skybound.

We love creators. We love fans. We love thrilling games, indelible images and moving stories. Our roots are in comics, but our brands extend to video games, television, movies, merchandise, and live experiences. We take special pride in original tales, fresh characters, and diverse voices.

From well-known franchises to freshly-minted originals, we offer the chance to join brilliant creators shaping a new generation of entertainment in a concentrated, agile environment where every perspective matters, and any idea can create a breakthrough.

Opportunity

Skybound is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Systems Designer to help build a thrilling new game franchise. The Senior Systems Designers create rewarding loops that help players set goals, progress, and stay engaged over multiple play sessions. They craft and tune player advancement and rewards across the entire game.

You will collaborate closely with the Game Director, department leads, and cross-disciplinary teams to define and drive the strategic vision for player progression and meta systems. You’ll mentor other designers, establish best practices, and ensure the systems design team delivers high-quality, scalable solutions that support both gameplay and business goals.

If you're passionate about building compelling systems, love mentoring others, and thrive in a creative, combat-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Reports: This position will report to Game Director.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the vision and execution of player progression, meta systems, and engagement loops across single and multiplayer experiences.
• Define and drive KPIs for progression systems that align with player satisfaction and business goals.
• Mentor and guide systems designers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Own major feature areas from concept through implementation, ensuring quality and consistency across the game.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, art, UX, and production to ensure systems are well-integrated and technically feasible.
• Establish and evangelize best practices for systems design, documentation, and tool usage.
• Anticipate and resolve design challenges, proactively improving workflows and pipelines.
• Playtest and iterate on systems regularly, using data and player feedback to refine and optimize.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the games industry, with a focus on systems design and progression.
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring designers and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Shipped at least one AAA title with significant ownership of progression or meta systems.
• Deep understanding of player psychology, engagement strategies, and content pacing.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex systems into clear, actionable designs.
• Experience collaborating with engineering on tool development and pipeline optimization.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with fluency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.
• Strategic mindset, balancing creative vision with technical and business constraints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine, including scripting and integration into production pipelines.
• Strong technical scripting skills and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Passion for combat-oriented games, player progression, and Skybound’s unique properties.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to: market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
• Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Invincible is one of Skybound's tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.

The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound's own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For more information on our Privacy Policy, visit: working/work at home options are available for this role.

Who We Are

Feit Electric has been at the forefront of global lighting innovation for 45+ years. We combine best-in-class design, manufacturing expertise, and cutting-edge technology to deliver smarter, safer, and more energy-efficient home products.

What You’ll Do

Own Category Strategy & Revenue

• Define and champion the vision, goals, and roadmap for your category.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, set pricing strategies, and forecast revenue and margin.
• Monitor category performance against KPIs, making data-driven adjustments to hit targets.

Manage Full Product Lifecycle

• New Product Creation: Identify new products that end users love, are strategic for our retail partners, and work for our business.
• Launch Leadership: Coordinate cross-functional launch readiness, ensuring specs, timelines, and support materials are on track.
• End-of-Life & Transition: Develop EOL plans, communicate sunset schedules, and execute SKU rationalization to minimize revenue gaps.
• Portfolio Health: Continuously assess SKU performance; recommend extensions or retirements based on sales, margin, and customer feedback .

Drive Retail & Sales Success

• Craft and present compelling category pitches to retail buyers, articulating ROI, differentiation, and go-to-market plans.
• Partner with Sales leadership to track pipeline, identify bottlenecks, and implement tactics to accelerate deal closings.
• Develop sales enablement tools—training decks, FAQs, and sell-sheets—to equip field teams.

Lead Cross-Functional Teams

• Oversee and mentor Product Development Managers, empowering them to execute prototyping, cost negotiations, and factory partnerships.
• Facilitate syncs across Engineering, Quality, Marketing, Operations, and Sales to maintain alignment and momentum.
• Champion best practices in product/project management, documentation, and risk mitigation.

Leverage Market & Competitive Insights

• Conduct regular market scans, customer research, and competitive analyses to identify emerging trends and threats.
• Translate insights into strategic recommendations, ensuring your category remains ahead of the curve.

Develop People & Culture

• Provide coaching, feedback, and career-development guidance to your direct reports.
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and “get scrappy” innovation aligned with Feit’s values.

What You’ll Need

Education: Bachelor’s in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience: 7+ years in senior product or business leadership roles, ideally within lighting, consumer electronics, or IoT hardware.

Skills:

• Proven P&L ownership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills for retailer engagements.
• Expertise in end-to-end product lifecycle and EOL management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and team leadership.
• Robust analytical acumen and comfort with financial models.

What You’ll Get

• Leadership role shaping the future of one of our core categories.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven environment with a global impact.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, along with a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role and relevant achievements. Please include examples of past projects that demonstrate your ability to lead engineering teams to success in developing and launching high-quality, compliant products.

Salary Range: Exempt / Salary with a range of $140,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually.

Additional Data: Position is onsite Monday through Friday in our Pico Rivera, CA office. Position does not offer relocation package. No remote work available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Feit Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Principal Communication Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Our exciting Space client in the LA area are looking for a Principal Communication Systems Engineer to work across cutting-edge Communication Systems for Satellites, Spacecraft, and Aerospace systems.

In this position, you will lead the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, high-level software and hardware system architecture design, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk assessment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Support reviews of requests for proposals to support solution development and response.
• Lead trade studies to optimize system architecture.
• Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces.
• Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals.
• Lead development of sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, hardware system design, Link budget studies, gain line up, cascade analysis, array simulation studies, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk reduction.
• Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ideally 7 - 9 years of experience across Space communications.
• Very strong background in communication theory.
• Deep understanding of RF concept, impairments, and the resulting impacts.
• Background and practical experience with FPGA & modern vector processing engines.
• Experience with and understanding of satellite-communications standards (NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS).
• Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language (ideally Python & C++).
• Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system.
• Experience with optical communications systems.
• Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open-ended projects.

If you are interested then please apply today!

Automation Engineer (Lead / Staff / Senior Staff) – Defense Manufacturing – Direct Hire

$200,000+ base + Stock Options + Full Benefits

On-site | Southern California

• Want to build automation systems that directly support national defense and next-gen aerospace programs?

• Ready to own an automation roadmap instead of maintaining legacy equipment?

• Interested in joining a venture-backed defense startup where your work ships fast and actually flies?

Our client is hiring an Automation Engineer to lead and scale automated manufacturing systems for advanced composite components used in fighter jet engines, artillery shells, drone airframes, and gas turbine systems.

This is a hands-on, hardware-first role for engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments, love rapid prototyping, and want real ownership over automation strategy and execution.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Defense & Aerospace impact – mission-critical components for the warfighter
• Build from scratch – design, prototype, deploy, and scale automation systems
• Massive growth runway – first automation engineer with leadership upside
• Fast iteration – low-cost MVP automation → production-ready systems
• Top-of-market compensation + equity

The Company

• Venture-backed defense technology startup
• Backed by a major Fortune 500 organization
• Focused on reshoring U.S. manufacturing with 10–100x faster production methods
• Rapid growth across aerospace, defense, and energy programs

The Position

• Full-time, on-site at El Segundo, CA
• Design and deploy automation to improve cycle time, repeatability, and quality
• Work hands-on with robots, motion systems, sensors, tooling, PLCs, and controls
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, machinists, and leadership
• Opportunity to build and lead the automation team as the company scales

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and refine automated manufacturing systems
• Rapid prototyping of low-cost, minimum viable automation solutions
• Develop control logic, wiring, and system integration from concept to deployment
• Troubleshoot automation equipment to maximize uptime and reliability
• Adapt production cells for automation in collaboration with machinists
• Ensure manufacturing processes are scalable and automation-ready
• Oversee and mentor engineers and technicians
• Manage automation budgets, timelines, and technical execution
• Occasional customer-facing technical discussions

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Person (EAR / ITAR compliant)
• 3+ years experience automating manufacturing processes
• Hands-on experience with:
• Robotics & motion control
• PLCs, sensors, and automation software
• Electromechanical system wiring and testing
• Proven ability to design, build, iterate, and deploy automation systems
• Strong CAD skills (parts, assemblies, drawings, GD&T)
• Comfortable owning the entire automation stack end-to-end
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Related discipline

Nice to Have

• 5+ years automation experience
• Composites manufacturing experience
• Automation of presses, ovens, or impregnation systems
• Aerospace or defense industry experience
• Onshape CAD experience

Career Growth

• Be the foundational automation leader at the organization
• Pathways to Manager → Director → Head of Automation
• Influence company-wide manufacturing strategy
• Contribute to IP development and novel automation techniques

Compensation & Benefits

• $200,000+ base salary
• Stock options
• 401(k) with 1:1 employer match up to 4%
• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid time off