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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.

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.

Project Coordinator (Contract – 3–4 Months)

Location: Norwalk, CA (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $23–$24/hour

Duration: Through end of June (approx. 3–4 months)

Start: ASAP – Interviews immediately

Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support a busy operations and engineering team through the end of June. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing high‑volume communication, organizing project documentation, and supporting project workflow within a fast‑paced environment. Candidates must be comfortable working in a warehouse/production setting and able to maintain high accuracy when handling multiple job codes and project packets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high‑volume shared inbox and respond to incoming requests in a timely, organized manner

• Monitor and respond to instant messages via Microsoft Teams

• Prepare, assemble, and distribute project packets, including composing and finalizing documentation

• Perform data entry and tracking of job codes, ensuring accuracy and consistency

• Use Excel for sorting, filtering, and basic project tracking (advanced skills a plus)

• Collaborate with engineering, production, and warehouse teams to support project movement

• Maintain documentation accuracy and version control across all project materials

• Support ad‑hoc administrative and project tasks as needed

Preferred Experience

• Experience in technical, engineering, or manufacturing environments

• Ability to read or interpret engineering drawings (strongly preferred)

• Experience using NetSuite (preferred, not required)

• Strong attention to detail, especially when working with numeric job codes

• Comfortable working in a warehouse or operational floor environment

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of administrative, project coordination, or operations support experience

• Strong communication and organization skills

• Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting and filtering required; advanced a plus)

• Must be able to start quickly and commit through the end of June

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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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.

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.

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 – Art Direction, Brand Studio

As Manager - Art Direction, Brand Studio, you own the day-to-day design leadership and creative execution that brings Castelion's brand to life across campaigns, systems, and key touchpoints. You'll translate brand strategy set by senior leadership into practical, repeatable, high-quality design solutions that work across digital, print, recruiting, events, and built environments.

This is a hands-on role that blends making and leading. You will design, art direct, and build the infrastructure, including templates, libraries, playbooks, and workflows that enable high-quality, on-brand work at scale. You will collaborate closely with Marketing & Communications, Business Development and Capture, HR, and Engineering to turn complex technical and mission stories into clear, compelling visual narratives.

Responsibilities

Brand systems and visual identity

• Evolve and maintain Castelion's visual identity system (logo usage, color, typography, imagery, layout, motion guidelines) so it works across internal and external channels.
• Translate brand and visual principles into clear standards, toolkits, and documentation that non-designers can actually use.
• Build and maintain centralized component and asset libraries in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, with naming conventions, versioning, and usage guidance.

Campaigns, launches, and flagship stories

• Lead art direction for integrated campaigns, product and capability launches, customer and investor narratives, recruiting initiatives, conferences, and major announcements.
• Drive cohesive creative across channels, including web and digital assets, social visuals, print collateral, video storyboards, event graphics and activations so everything feels unmistakably Castelion.
• Turn complex, often technical subject matter into intuitive visual hierarchies, diagrams, and stories that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Brand asset ecosystem and tools

• Design and maintain modular templates and reusable assets for presentations, one-pagers, briefs, case studies, recruiting collateral, event kits, and internal communications.
• Architect a navigable, well-organized asset library that speeds up delivery for Marketing, BD, and Recruiting.
• Continuously refine tools and templates based on adoption, feedback, and emerging needs.

Cross-functional creative partnership

• Partner with Marketing & Communications on brand campaigns, brand strategy, content, social, and executive communications.
• Partner with Business Development and Capture on pursuit storytelling, proposal design, customer demos, and conference presence.
• Partner with HR on candidate-facing materials, recruiting campaigns, onboarding experiences, and employer brand assets.
• Partner with Facilities and Engineering to ensure physical spaces, hardware displays, and signage reflect Castelion's visual standards.
• Facilitate working sessions that help teams articulate objectives and translate them into creative briefs, concepts, and visual narratives.

Team leadership and studio operations

• Provide day-to-day direction, feedback, and mentorship for graphic artist to help grow their craft, speed, and judgment.
• Establish clear intake, scoping, prioritization, and review workflows so the Brand Studio stays focused on the highest-impact work while still handling urgent needs.
• Set and uphold quality standards for all visual output, ensuring work is on-brief, on-time, on-brand, and appropriate for our customers and mission.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in visual design, brand systems, art direction, or closely related roles, with a portfolio that shows strong visual storytelling, systems thinking, and multi-format execution.
• Demonstrated experience owning or evolving a visual identity system and building reusable design infrastructure (templates, libraries, guidelines) that others rely on.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) with excellent layout, typography, and information design skills.
• Experience collaborating directly with cross-functional partners such as marketing, communications, business development, engineering, and HR/People.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable explaining design rationale, giving and receiving feedback, and influencing decisions with non-design stakeholders.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in defense, aerospace, autonomy, robotics, or other deep-tech sectors.
• Experience supporting capture/proposal efforts, or government/DoW customers from a creative and visual storytelling perspective.
• Experience with large-format or environmental graphics, signage, and event or experiential branding and activations.
• Familiarity with mid-century modern design and Space Age futurism, and interest in applying these influences to a contemporary defense brand.
• Comfort with basic video editing, motion design, or storyboarding for short-form explainers or sizzle content.
• Active or eligible for a U.S. security clearance.

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.

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Networking Technology Professionals, We Want You!

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Classified Solutions support team and can support the organization in Redondo Beach, CA.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Maintain smooth operation of classified networks - LAN/WAN environments.

• Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of customer requirements.

• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware / software interconnection, as well as interfaces, including routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc.

• Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements are based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.

• Ensure all communication requirements (based on future needs and current usage) are configured to optimize cost savings.

• Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.

• Install, configure and Cisco routers, switches, and Palo Alto firewalls.

• Install, configure and maintain Cisco Call Manager voip systems.

• Provide regular monitoring, and network analysis, regarding short and long-range planning for [in-house] systems. May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.

• Design networks, or portions of networks, including the selection of hardware and software packages.

• Provide incident and service request support in accordance with enterprise SLAs.

• May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.

• Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

• The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with engineering users, other network administrators, systems administrators, and computer/facility organizations.

• The ability to multi-task and good communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

Additional duties will include (but not limited to):

• Plan, manage and implement complex network designs in support of customer requirements.

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

• Support network teams in project designs to clarify project requirements, provide design solutions, in accordance with standards.

• Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems.

• Document network hardware and software technology components.

• Install and configure routers, switches and firewalls. (Cisco/Palo Alto)

• Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning-tree and protocols.

• Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems.

• On occasion may provide after-hours and weekend support.

• Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results.

• Implement and troubleshoot WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3)

• Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.

• Manage timely resolution of all critical and/or complex problems meeting SLA requirements

• Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.

• Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.)

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint and Excel is required

• Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds as needed

• Ability to work after hours, and weekends as needed

 Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of IT experience is required

• Must have a DOD 8570 IAT level 2 baseline certification (example: Security+ CE)

• Candidates must have a currentand fully adjudicated DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Top Secret/SCI level security clearance as a condition of employment

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment

• Experience designing and maintaining LAN & WAN based networks, managing routing protocols on large LAN environments, and experience with Cisco hardware (routers, switches, and firewalls)

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Network Engineering

• Active Top Secret/SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have

• Network+ certification and/or either a CCNP or a CCIE certification

• Network design, analysis, and administration of routers, switches, hubs, and firewalls

• Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.) would be nice to have

• Experience with configuring TACLANES would be ideal

• Previous experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis and system architecture design

• Demonstrated leadership skills, or previous management of small teams, would be helpful

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.  At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

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.

Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, and Commodity Management (All Levels)

As a member of the strategic sourcing team, you will be integral in working with the cross-functional groups defining, designing, building, and testing Castelion vehicle and missile subsystems. We are looking for people of all levels; from newly established supply chain professionals to those who have amassed multiple years worth of experience. You win in this role by creating a supplier ecosystem that scales seamlessly from prototype to production. Success is defined by the perfect balance of technical quality, aggressive timelines, and the operational agility needed to help Castelion scale. We seek intelligent, collaborative, and driven individuals who are passionate about problem-solving and eager to lay the groundwork for a team to contribute to an extraordinary mission. If you thrive in challenging environments and are excited by the prospect of making an immediate tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies by analyzing suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure reliable supply for upcoming product launches.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness to maintain a robust supply base capable of Castelion's rapid development and production.
• Track and report on performance metrics and sourcing trends to support alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance service levels while addressing risks and compliance requirements.
• Participate in contract negotiations, including pricing, technical requirements, and compliance terms.
• Facilitate design for manufacturability reviews with input from supplier quality and engineering teams.
• Contribute to the development and execution of supply plans to mitigate risks and ensure timely delivery of quality materials.
• Assist in addressing sole/single source risks to maintain supply chain continuity.
• Lead and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to address and resolve issues with rejected materials, aiming to prevent future quality problems.
• Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on critical supply issues and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and relevant government regulations.

Basic Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Technical Proficiency: 2+ years of experience working in a related field, program, or project

Preferred Skills and Experience

• System Experience: Experience with MRP or ERP systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders, and the total ownership of the data within them.
• Technical Skills: This role requires broad mechanical domain knowledge, including machined parts, composites, chemicals, avionics and their associated manufacturers and manufacturing methods.
• Problem-Solving: Innovative problem-solving approach using critical thinking, including utilization of learnings from an American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications and data analysis using Excel, SQL, or an advanced analytics software.
• Clearance: Active US Government security clearance or the ability to get one.

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.

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today. And that’s just the beginning.

Job Summary: Epirus is seeking a Field Service Representative (FSR) with the ability to provide a high level of technical and operational skills in support of Epirus High Power Microwave Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (HPM-CUAS). This individual will report to the Sr. Manager of Field Operations and Sustainment and work as a member of a small team of FSR’s with a primary focus on the maintenance, training support and sustainment of fielded HPM assets. The FSR will directly support the maintenance of the fielded HPM-CUAS equipment, re-installation of Line repairable units (LRUs), training, integration, and sustainment of these solutions with existing client infrastructure at CONUS and OCONUS locations. Candidate will provide hands on support for HPM-CUAS technical, network, and integration projects. This position requires a high degree of technical skill, personal resilience and flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a cross-functional team in a variety of physical environments.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct temporary install / uninstall of HPM-CUAS systems in a variety of locations / environmental conditions to support client operations, test and evaluations, Tactics, Techniques and Procedure (TTP) / Doctrine development, and New Equipment Training (NET) courses.
• Conduct permanent / semi-permanent installs and continuing operational support, monitoring, and maintenance of HPM-CUAS systems in a variety of locations / environmental conditions to support client operations, test and evaluations, Tactics, Techniques and Procedure (TTP) / Doctrine development, and New Equipment Training (NET) courses.
• Make recommendations to the Field Operations and Sustainment Manager for equipment modifications / upgrades based on experience gained through testing and operational use of HPM-CUAS systems.
• Deploy overseas locations to perform technical inspections, system checks, fault diagnosis, identify cause of failures, and replace Line Repairable Unit (LRU), test and restore HPM-CUAS systems to full functionality.
• Conduct basic programming of HPM-CUAS systems (install / upgrade firmware, software upgrades, etc.).
• Work with the Epirus training and enablement team to develop and conduct training on the proper care, use, maintenance, and preventive maintenance of systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Technical experience working as a field service representative installing, configuring, testing, maintaining, repairing, operating, and effectively training end users on how to operate equipment.
• Ability to provide technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration and/or enhancement of company technical products, programs, and systems.
• Candidate must hold a valid U.S. passport or have ability to obtain a U.S. passport.
• Current SECRET security clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of experience with DoD and major systems or programs, OR, a high school diploma and eight (8) years of experience with DoD and major systems or programs
• 4 to 6 years of progressively responsible experience with CUAS Systems (RF Detection, Radar, EO/ IR Optical systems, Command and Control (C2) Systems.
• Experience working independently, or as a team member, to solve project and/or engineering problems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; experience working with tools.
• Ability to use and communicate a wide variety of technical data from OEM manuals, engineering drawings, etc. to engineers as well as to non-technical system end users.
• Position requires daily interface with customers at numerous levels.
• Candidate must possess, and use, a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills in daily interactions with team members, clients, vendors, and end users.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Routine manual lifting of objects 50-80 pounds such as boxes and other equipment. Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders; high lift equipment up to 40 feet, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc. Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of moderate objects, operation of power and manual tools/equipment, and operating office equipment.

• Typical overseas assignments are frequently performed in both internal and external environments with a variety of weather conditions. Ability to work under extreme hot or cold weather conditions with exposure to dust or dirt is routine and may require the use of protective personal equipment (PPE).
• This position will require overseas travel. Candidates should be willing to be on travel / TDY away from their home location 90 – 120-day durations, in hazardous duty locations.
• FAA Part 107 certification

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team.