Engineering Jobs in Downey, CA

Senior Avionics/ Electrical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA (onsite)

Up to $210K base + 15% perf bonus + Equity

US Citizens only

My client is a Series A hardware start up is rewriting the rules of global logistics. Our platform launches on commercial rockets, then glides back from orbit to deliver tons of cargo—anywhere on Earth—in under 90 minutes. The same reusable vehicle ferries high‐value products made in microgravity back to customers, opening a new era of just‐in‐time space manufacturing.

The company was founded by aerospace innovator, whose earlier work put the first 3D printers on the International Space Station and proved orbital fiber‐optic production.

Backed by $37 million in contracts and awards from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, NASA, and other mission‐critical customers, they pair aerospace‐grade hardware with a software‐driven logistics stack to get life‐saving supplies, strategic payloads, and next‐gen materials precisely where they're needed—fast. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we're building the infrastructure that lets humanity move anything, anywhere, at the speed of space.

We are looking for a Senior Avionics/ Electrical Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join our team and take ownership of avionics subsystems from end to end. You will be a key player in designing, testing, and producing the electronic systems for our Earth return vehicles, collaborating closely with engineers across multiple domains. This is a crucial role for developing the hardware that will guide our spacecraft, bridging the gap between our GNC, software, and aerodynamics teams.

Requirements:

• 6 - 10 years of experience in full- cycle avionics/electrical hardware design and build for aerospace applications.
• Aerospace experience — hardware flown or integrated on spacecraft, re- entry vehicles, or defense platforms.
• Full- lifecycle PCB/PCBA experience: design, schematic capture, layout, assembly, and hardware integration.
• Preferred - Startup or small- team experience — comfortable wearing multiple hats.
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer for PCB design – schematic capture, layout, and PCBA integration.
• Hands- on with electrical test equipment (e. g. oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, electronic loads).
• Python scripting for hardware test automation.
• Based in or willing to relocate to LA/Playa Vista — 5 days/week onsite.
• US Citizen or Green Card holder — ITAR applies, no visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical architectures, design circuits, capture schematics, and lay out PCBAs for our spacecraft.
• Design custom electrical harnesses and oversee their construction.
• Develop and support electrical ground equipment and test hardware, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) and FlatSat setups.
• Drive root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of electronics-related issues in spacecraft and ground systems.
• Collaborate with GNC, software, and aerodynamics engineers to integrate hardware, firmware, and software components.

Why candidates should join

• Return lane from space: Getting to space is solved. Getting back is not. We are building the infrastructure for Earth return — orbital re-entry vehicles, DOD airdrop systems, and eventually global 60-minute delivery via spacecraft. First re-entry mission: April 2027.
• Proven space leadership: Founded by the man who built Made in Space — the first company to 3D print on the ISS and manufacture pure fiber optics in microgravity. The team has taken space companies from concept to IPO, generated over $2.5B in contracts and awards, and raised over $500M in capital.
• Government-backed, venture-ready: $37M STRATFI contract + ~$10M in seed funding. Pre-Series A in the horizon — early equity, real upside.

Why this Role?

• End-to-end ownership: 33-person team means you're not a cog. You own avionics subsystems from architecture through integration and flight — working directly with GNC, software, and leadership.
• Rare technical surface area: Re-entry vehicles, paraglider navigation, PCB design for spacecraft — the kind of work that exists at maybe a handful of companies in the world.
• Competitive Comp: $150K–$210K base + pre-Series A equity. 10–15% annual performance bonus. $5–10K relocation package available.

If this sounds good to you apply today for immediate consideration!

We are seeking a Production Artist to join a growing team within the CPG / Packaging space. This role is full-time, onsite in Van Nuys for the first 6-9 months with the potential for 1 day remote flexibility after that timeframe.

You will be working with cross-functional teams including Design, Creative, and Production.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Handle day-to-day print production design, including preparing and processing files for vendors and ensuring assets are ready for output
- Execute basic to advanced production art tasks to support packaging and print initiatives
- Assist with coordinating sample production, including working with overseas partners and potentially helping transition sample printing locally to improve turnaround times
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to speed up the packaging creation process by providing inhouse concepts and technical visual references

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Strong print production design skills as the primary core competency
- Understanding or interest in 3D printing workflows
- Curiosity and eagerness to grow skills in AI driven packaging tools, 3D rendering, CAD, and emerging technologies
- A proactive, collaborative mindset with willingness to jump in, and expand skillsets as needed
- Onsite availability 5 days per week for at least 6-9 months

NICE TO HAVE:
- Contribute to packaging development, assisting with concepting and supporting vendors by creating visuals such as CAD-style drawings or 3D representations of packaging
- Support the team with 3D modeling, rendering, and visualization using tools such as CAD or Blender
- Explore and apply new technologies and AI tools related to packaging generation, design workflows, and process optimization
- Experience with packaging engineering at some level - including familiarity with CAD, Blender, or similar 3D modeling tools

If you think you're a good fit for this role, send us your portfolio / resume!

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Are you an experienced R&D Engineer with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer to work at their company in Valencia, CA.

Position Summary: The manager is looking for a Sr R&D Engineer who would perform test method dev and validation, fixture and tooling design using SolidWorks, updates to product drawings using SolidWorks, as well as creation of traceable documentation, such as spec maps and DFMEAs.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Ensuring all Design Controls aspects
• Developing new requirements, sourcing new requirements, creating and validating new test methods, creating new risk documentation, and performing all applicable testing
• Supporting manufacturing moves from one vendor to another.
• Maintains product safety, quality, and compliance of all products.
• Trained in all aspects of change management (DCA, SCIA, SCAR, and PLCP).
• Supports any applicable R&D projects, planning and activities.
• Understands and complies with all the regulations governing the quality system.
• Supports additional activities required by the business.
• Designing and developing new tools and fixturing using SolidWorks for use in test method development and validation.
• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
• Provides engineering support for design control activities.
• This position is a contract role, expected to be completed by the end of September 2026.
• Provides oversight of the design, quality, manufacturing, and project-related activities.
• Coordinates with internal functions and external suppliers to identify and execute projects.
• Applies project management and problem-solving skills to manage multiple activities concurrently. Develops products, materials, processes, or equipment for projects of moderate complexity. Under limited supervision/guidance, compiles, analyzes, and reports operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products, processes, and materials.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years working with design controls.
• 5+ years working within FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485.
• Experience with assessing quality and compliance impact on products for design and process changes.
• Experience with design verification and validation activities.
• Experience with Test Method development.
• Experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently.
• Working knowledge of MiniTab and SolidWorks.
• Good writing (assessments, protocols, reports, and email) and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Has led 4+ projects to drive product design changes or process changes preferred.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Has participated in 4+ new product development projects, related product transfer and scale-up activities preferred.
• SAP and Windchill experience is a plus.
• Human Factors / Usability experience is a plus.

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

What's in it for you:

Woodard & Curran is offering a unique opportunity to join our southern California teams, which provide high-quality water and wastewater engineering services to municipal clients throughout the region and across the nation. The successful candidate will be a motivated, growth-oriented professional with the ability to manage project teams from the planning, preliminary design, final design, construction phases, start-up, and operations of facilities or infrastructure. You will have staff to mentor and clients to support. Not only will you have engineers to support you, but our integrated electrical, structural, CAD, operations, and SCADA teams will help you deliver an enhanced product. You will be an active participant in our delivery system improvement programs and continuous learning opportunities.

Location: Southern California – Los Angeles, Irvine, or San Diego

Travel: Yes, Local

Who we are looking for:

You will primarily provide engineering support on drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, and water resources projects. This position offers the opportunity to direct and collaborate with a team of junior and mid-level staff while providing the ability to consistently work with mid- and senior-level technical staff and leadership across the organization. The ideal candidate is a technically focused individual with strong experience in evaluating, planning, designing, and constructing drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and systems and experienced in engaging with client stakeholders such as operators, superintendents, and public officials to understand how to support their needs. Familiarity with a broad range of issues related to master planning, treatment, distribution, and collection systems is preferred. You will lead the technical delivery of multiple projects, must be familiar with local and federal regulations, and be able to support marketing and proposal efforts.

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran:

Act as the Project Manager for all sizes of projects

Work alongside Technical Manager(s), when needed, to lead the technical approach and delivery of projects.

Prepare and deliver presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations.

Support business development efforts under the direction of a client manager to provide technical support and guidance to a range of clients

What You Will Need To Succeed:

10-15 years of engineering experience.

A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an M.S. Degree is preferred.

Registered Professional Engineer in California

The successful candidate will have technical and project delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with all types of municipal water and wastewater systems, including water supply and treatment processes and distribution and collection systems infrastructure.

Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs.

Up to date on the latest technological advances, regulatory trends, equipment, and processes.

Superior writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.

• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short and long term disability

• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

This role has the option for remote work, and the anticipated pay range is flexible, depending on factors such as the employee's primary work location, skills, experience, and education. The following examples illustrate how the pay range for the same role can vary based on different locations.

San Diego, CA $130,000 – $150,000

Los Angeles, CA $140,000 – $160,000

This position's anticipated pay range is provided; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

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Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000

Field Applications Engineer – Aerospace & Space Systems

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

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

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

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

Preferred Experience

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

Why Join?

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

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

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer

Location: West Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)

Compensation: $180,000 base salary + 10% bonus

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer to help architect and build scalable data solutions that power business insights for sales and marketing teams. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on, designing modern data architectures while actively building pipelines, models, and dashboards.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in modern data stack technologies and has worked closely with high-volume sales and marketing organizations, particularly supporting Salesforce-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Engineering

• Design and build scalable data pipelines and data models that support analytics and reporting across the organization.
• Architect and implement solutions using Snowflake, DBT, Python, and Fivetran within a modern data stack.
• Optimize Snowflake environments for cost and performance, including warehouse configuration, query optimization, and storage strategies.
• Build and maintain robust data transformation pipelines using DBT for modeling, testing, and validation.

Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Develop high-impact dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI to support decision-making across the business.
• Partner with stakeholders to define KPIs, metrics, and data models that support sales and marketing performance tracking.
• Ensure data reliability, consistency, and accessibility across analytics platforms.

CRM Data & Sales Analytics

• Work extensively with Salesforce data, helping clean, structure, and optimize complex CRM datasets.
• Design scalable data models that support reporting on sales performance, marketing attribution, pipeline analytics, and revenue metrics.
• Implement solutions to improve data quality and usability across CRM-driven reporting.

Business Partnership

• Partner closely with Sales and Marketing teams in a high-volume sales environment to understand reporting needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Translate business questions into scalable data solutions and analytics frameworks.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively across teams.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of BI Engineering, Data Engineering, or Analytics Engineering experience.
• Proven experience acting as both a data architect and hands-on builder.
• Strong experience with:
• Snowflake (including cost and performance optimization)
• DBT for transformations, modeling, and data validations
• Python
• Power BI - must have
• Experience working with Salesforce data, including cleaning, structuring, and building scalable reporting solutions for complex CRM datasets. or similar CRM tools.
• Experience supporting Sales and Marketing teams in high-volume sales environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce data architecture and CRM analytics.
• Background working with large-scale sales operations or marketing analytics teams.
• Experience building modern ELT data pipelines and scalable analytics frameworks.

Work Environment

• Onsite role in West Los Angeles
• Highly collaborative environment working closely with data, sales, marketing, and leadership teams.

Senior Software Engineer (Backend | Java/Python | AWS)

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-impact Metadata Engineering team focused on powering the backend systems behind large-scale streaming platforms.

This role is all about building the systems that organize, structure, and distribute content data — helping ensure a seamless viewing experience for millions of users.

What You'll Do

• Design and build scalable backend systems and services
• Own features end-to-end (design → development → deployment)
• Improve existing systems and workflows for performance and scalability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, TPMs, Engineering)
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical direction

What You Need

• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience
• Strong experience with Java and Python
• Hands-on experience with AWS (Lambda, SQS/SNS, Kinesis, DynamoDB, etc.)
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka, Kinesis, etc.)
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Ability to work independently and solve complex problems

Nice to Have

• Experience with Graph databases (Neo4j)
• Familiarity with Terraform or GraphQL

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• Strong backend engineering background (non-negotiable)

Why This Role?

• Work on high-scale systems powering major streaming platforms
• Be part of a team shaping how content data is structured and delivered
• Opportunity to make a real impact on user experience at scale

FPGA Engineer – DSP

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

Salary: $165,000 – $250,000 base + 10% bonus

Introductory Description

A rapidly growing wireless communications company are looking for multiple FPGA Engineers to join their R&D team designing leading communication systems technology for the military/defence sector.

Key Skills / Experience

Required:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong experience in RTL design (Verilog or SystemVerilog)
• DSP
• Experience with FPGA toolchains (synthesis, timing closure, multi-clock domain design).
• Hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGAs/SoCs and Vivado.
• U.S. Person status (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Beneficial:

• MS or PhD in relevant technical discipline
• MATLAB
• Scripting experience (Python, Perl)
• Experience with wireless communication systems (SDR, MIMO, Satcoms etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive base salary. + bonus
• Hybrid working model (3 days onsite)

If you think you have the skills required as an FPGA Engineer, please don't hesitate to apply.

Senior Java/Kotlin engineer
Remote
6+ Month Contract: $70-$80 per hour
Our client is in search of a Senior Java Engineer for a 6+ month contract. You will lead the development and testing of our systems and services Participate in shaping the technical architecture of the product Help translate product requirements into user stories and technical solutions Deliver highly available and scalable services in a production environment Mentor other engineers, support the technical culture, and help grow the team Generate ideas for new initiatives and technologies Communicate with project leads, product managers and other software developers

• Systems Development: Lead and participate in the development and testing of our systems and services.
• Requirement Translation: Help translate product requirements into user stories and actionable technical solutions.
• Production Delivery: Deliver highly available and scalable services in a production environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with project leads, product managers, and other software developers.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience: 4+ years of programming experience, ideally using a modern stack.
• Backend Expertise: 2+ years of experience with Java or Kotlin.
• Core Stack Knowledge: Familiarity with our environment ( Java/Kotlin, Spring, PostgreSQL, React) running on Kubernetes within a service-oriented architecture (100+ services).
• Database Proficiency: A solid understanding of relational databases and ORMs.
• Architecture: Experience working on SOA or microservice-based applications.
• Quality Standards: View Unit and Integration tests as first-class citizens in the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborative Workflow: Experience refining designs, performing code reviews, and managing pull requests in a team environment.
• Ownership & Mindset: * A solid sense of responsibility and the ability to drive projects from inception to completion

• Full-Stack Experience: Additional expertise in any of the following areas:
  • Systems: Kafka, Temporal, Docker, POSIX.
  • Databases: Deep PostgreSQL knowledge.
  • Front-End: JavaScript/TypeScript, React.

We champion equality and inclusivity, proudly supporting an Equal Opportunity Employer policy. We welcome applicants regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other status protected by law.

Role: Formulation Chemist

Location: California (Onsite, full time)

I am currently partnered exclusively with a globally recognized industry leading skincare brand in the Personal Care industry, in search for a Formulation Chemist.

We are looking for a 'go getter', the purpose of this position is to support the R&D Manager with skincare bench formulation, you will work amongst industry leading professionals and be trained to a high level.

This individual must be highly skilled in skincare formulation, self sufficient and able to manage multiple project simultaneously.

Requirements:

• 2/3+ years formulation experience with a Personal Care contract manufacturer or brand. Skincare or OTC skincare category experience is most admirable.
• Must be able to turnaround formulations quickly to a high standard.
• Minimum Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a Science Related relevant field.

Responsibilities:

• Keep an organized and orderly laboratory environment.
• Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development team.
• Formulate skincare products such as creams, lotions, serums in batch.
• Be able to make necessary formula revisions from testing team.
• Must be able to tech transfer different skincare formulations.
• Be able to for research, formulate and manage cross-functional team projects.
• Conduct necessary stability testing.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of formulations, procedures, observations and results.
• Calculate appropriate specification ranges and create CofAs for formulas.
• Prepare and log samples for submission.
• Work with less senior chemists, validating less senior chemist's formulas.
• Order raw material samples and maintain raw material storage room.
• Be able to navigate a formulation software or database required, such as breaking down formula and entering raw materials such as CAS, INCI, cost information.
• Request raw material documentation from vendors and maintain documents organized in shared folder.
• Assist other lab staff as needed, as well as communicating with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams as needed.
• Must be willing to travel to contract manufacturer sites and supervise scale up batches as needed.

Skills:

• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to independently manage multiple high priority projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.) or Google Workspace.
• Must be a critical thinker and have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be agile and comfortable working in fast paced environment.
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a reputable and highly respected company in the Personal Care industry.