Engineering Jobs in Imperial Beach, CA
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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Lead Automotive Account Manager - West Coast, the SOCAL Automotive Sales Engineer is responsible for maintaining current customer relationships and identifying areas for potential growth with established and new customers in the electric vehicle market. The primary role will be serving as the key account manager for a major electric vehicle company with responsibility for several smaller accounts. The role is responsible for being the main point of contact for communication regarding product selections and opportunity generation. This position is based primarily in the SOCAL area, with travel to the West Coast region as required. This individual will work with a cross-functional team, including sales, project management, product management, and engineering, to achieve success. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as the key account manager for SOCAL automotive vehicle customers.
- Coordinate and align domestically and globally for relevant opportunities as required.
- Expand HellermannTyton's position in low-voltage, high-voltage vehicle electrification systems as well as fluid routing opportunities.
- Uncover opportunities in standard, platform-based, and custom products
- Attend and lead selected customer-facing meetings to drive opportunities to specify HellermannTyton's products.
- Support overall business direction as set by automotive sales and marketing leadership with vetted information and strategic clarity to ensure key activities are moving forward.
- Work with customer engineering teams to assess standard plastic fasteners/clips for wiring harnesses and fluid routings, offer substitutions, and deliver new, improved offerings.
- Use understanding of technical drawings, documents, and automotive testing requirements to convert information into recommendations and next steps to achieve the specification.
- Understand and have full knowledge of OEM specifications for standard parts and leverage that to gain market share.
- Follow and improve process flows to enable efficient multi-stakeholder direction and understanding of key actions and commitments.
- Manage customers current and upcoming platforms and develop sales plans in line with customers goals
- Maintain familiarity with competitors' products and identify opportunities
- Effectively communicate status, actions, milestones, and activities to key stakeholders.
Other Functions:
- Ability to discern opportunities and roadblocks to the goals of a project and drive results for increased sales.
Qualifications (skills, knowledge, experience)
- BS from an accredited four-year college or university, engineering discipline preferred, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
- Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- 5+ years of professional experience demonstrating mechanical and engineering aptitude, along with successful key customer responsibility
- Automotive Industry Experience required
- Knowledge of plastic fasteners is preferred
- Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and adequate insurance
- Minimal travel involved
By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.
HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
At Exact Sciences, we’re helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others.
Position Overview
The Lead AI Safety and Enablement Engineer ensures the safe, reliable and scalable use of AI and machine learning across Exact Sciences. This role focuses on developing and implementing systems, tools, and frameworks that embed responsible AI principles into the organization’s technology ecosystem. The position combines software engineering expertise with a strong understanding of AI risk management, compliance, and observability.
This role is based in one of our office location. Relocation assistance provided to those not local to the area and willing to relocate.
Essential Duties
Include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support implementation of enterprise standards for AI safety, transparency, and reliability.
- Develop and maintain shared AI safety tools such as model catalogs, metadata registries, and monitoring systems for bias, drift, and performance.
- Build APIs, templates, and SDKs that integrate governance and validation into AI/ML development pipelines.
- Contribute to the design of observability and telemetry solutions for continuous monitoring of model and data quality.
- Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and InfoSec teams to translate AI policies into automated controls and technical safeguards.
- Work with ML and GenAI teams to embed validation and safety checkpoints in AI workflows.
- Participate in cross-functional reviews and discussions supporting AI governance and responsible AI practices.
- Promote awareness and adoption of responsible AI principles through tools, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
- Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in software, ML systems, or platform engineering.
- Practical experience with AI lifecycle tools (e.g., MLflow, Arize, WhyLabs, Label Studio).
- Proficiency in Python, CI/CD processes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience developing scalable and compliant ML systems and tools.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or AI.
- Experience implementing AI assurance, observability, or risk management frameworks.
- Knowledge of GenAI, LLM evaluation, and prompt safety practices.
- Familiarity with FDA, HIPAA, or GxP compliance standards.
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Salary Range:
$184,000.00- $276,000.00
The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - WI - Madison on a full-time basis and may differ by hiring location. In addition, this position is bonus eligible.
Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.
Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here.
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Join the Future of Healthcare at MedWatchers
MedWatchers is a technology-forward leader delivering integrated care solutions that improve lives across Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial markets. With a growing portfolio of 30+ clinical service lines and a flexible delivery model—ranging from full SaaS, hybrid solutions, to fully delegated services—we help payers close gaps, enhance outcomes, exceed quality benchmarks and demonstrate clear return on investment (ROI) through data-backed interventions.
Our comprehensive suite includes:
- CMAPP, our cloud-based care management platform
- Advanced analytics and risk-based targeting to derive ROI
- Omnichannel member and provider engagement
- Clinical services delivered by a team of 180+ licensed pharmacists, fluent in 30+ languages and dialects
We’re trusted by over 60 national and regional health plans—including the six largest payers in the U.S.
As we scale, we’re expanding our San Diego-based Technology Team across multiple positions. We’re hiring engineers and scientists to build impactful products and develop the next generation of intelligent healthcare technology in San Diego.
Software Engineer (various levels)
Roles: Software Engineer, Product Technologist, Full Stack Developer (Title and level will be commensurate with your education and experience)
Location: Onsite – San Diego, CA (No remote)
Salary Range: $160,000– $200,000 (based on experience and skills) + Annual Bonus
PHD required in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
Overview
Join our San Diego-based engineering team to design and build robust, scalable technology platforms that support clinical workflows, member engagement, and real-time healthcare analytics. You’ll work across the stack, collaborating with product, data, and clinical teams to deliver impactful features in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain full-stack web applications with clean, testable code
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services
- Build responsive, component-based user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks
- Work with cloud-native tools and infrastructure for scalable deployment
- Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and agile ceremonies
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, clinicians, and data teams
- Ensure performance, reliability, and security of deployed applications
- Contribute to platform architecture decisions as the product scales
Representative Technologies (familiarity with similar tools is welcome)
- Frontend: JavaScript (React, Angular, Vue)
- Backend: Node.js, Express, Python (Flask, FastAPI), Go, Rust
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
- DevOps & Tooling: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes
Ideal Experience
- Strong programming fundamentals and debugging skills
- Proven experience in full-stack application development
- Familiarity with modern deployment workflows and cloud services
- Agile team collaboration and iterative product delivery
- Bonus: Exposure to healthcare data, APIs, or workflows
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 401(k) with company matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
Experience: 4–6+ Years
Compensation: $90,000 – $100,000 annually
Company Description:
120 Degreez MEP is a multidisciplinary Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineering firm delivering high-performance building systems for commercial, mixed-use, and institutional projects throughout California.
We operate on a structured, performance-based career roadmap from Designer through Principal. Advancement is earned through technical excellence, licensure achievement, leadership development, accountability, and measurable contribution to project profitability.
We value:
- Ownership mentality
- Technical precision
- Deadline reliability
- Leadership maturity
- Revenue awareness
- Long-term professional growth
Core Responsibilities:
• Lead HVAC system design for commercial projects
• Perform independent load calculations and ventilation analysis
• Design duct and hydronic systems
• Coordinate utilities and equipment requirements
• Lead coordination meetings and resolve design conflicts
• Respond to plan check comments and CA issues
• Mentor junior designers and review work for quality
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program:
At 120 Degreez, we believe great work comes from well-supported people. Our benefits package is designed to support your health, financial future, professional growth, and work-life balance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours (2 weeks) of paid time off per year, accrued each pay period.
- Paid Sick Leave: 40 hours of paid sick leave provided annually as a lump-sum at the beginning of each calendar year
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including 70% employer-paid medical insurance, and 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurances.
- Paid Company Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
- Retirement Plan (401k): Eligibility to participate in the company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer match up to 3% of salary.
- Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid basic life insurance coverage for eligible employees.
- Career Advancement: Clear technical and leadership career pathways with opportunities for advancement.
- Professional Development: $1,500 annual education, training, and certification allowance to support continued professional growth and licensure advancement.
- Work Environment: Collaborative, non-toxic workplace culture with leadership accessibility, professional growth opportunities, and a strong emphasis on workload balance and career advancement.
Compensation: $90,000 – $100,000 annually
Experience: 4–6+ Years
Company Description:
120 Degreez MEP is a multidisciplinary Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineering firm delivering high-performance building systems for commercial, mixed-use, and institutional projects throughout California.
We operate on a structured, performance-based career roadmap from Designer through Principal. Advancement is earned through technical excellence, licensure achievement, leadership development, accountability, and measurable contribution to project profitability.
We value:
- Ownership mentality
- Technical precision
- Deadline reliability
- Leadership maturity
- Revenue awareness
- Long-term professional growth
Core Responsibilities:
• Lead electrical system design for commercial projects
• Perform service sizing, short circuit, and load calculations
• Design power distribution and lighting control systems
• Coordinate utility service requirements
• Lead coordination meetings and resolve design conflicts
• Respond to plan check comments and CA issues
• Mentor junior designers and review work for quality
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program:
At 120 Degreez, we believe great work comes from well-supported people. Our benefits package is designed to support your health, financial future, professional growth, and work-life balance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours (2 weeks) of paid time off per year, accrued each pay period.
- Paid Sick Leave: 40 hours of paid sick leave provided annually as a lump-sum at the beginning of each calendar year
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including 70% employer-paid medical insurance, and 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurances.
- Paid Company Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
- Retirement Plan (401k): Eligibility to participate in the company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer match up to 3% of salary.
- Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid basic life insurance coverage for eligible employees.
- Career Advancement: Clear technical and leadership career pathways with opportunities for advancement.
- Professional Development: $1,500 annual education, training, and certification allowance to support continued professional growth and licensure advancement.
- Work Environment: Collaborative, non-toxic workplace culture with leadership accessibility, professional growth opportunities, and a strong emphasis on workload balance and career advancement.
About the Role
As a Front-End Engineering Leader at Petco, you’ll guide the technical vision, architecture, and execution of our customer-facing digital products—including , our mobile web experience, and other connected commerce platforms.
You’ll lead a talented team of front-end engineers, championing best practices in React.js, Node.js, and Next.js, while building performant, accessible, and engaging experiences that help pet parents connect more deeply with their pets.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical strategy, engineering excellence, and team mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the front-end engineering strategy and execution across Petco’s digital ecosystem.
- Define, evolve, and enforce best practices for front-end architecture, component libraries, and performance optimization.
- Collaborate closely with Product, UX, and Backend teams to deliver seamless and scalable user experiences.
- Guide architectural decisions on frameworks, libraries, and tooling—balancing innovation with long-term stability.
- Manage, mentor, and grow a team of front-end engineers; foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and accountability.
- Partner with backend teams on Node.js services and integrations to ensure end-to-end system efficiency.
- Drive initiatives around site performance, accessibility, observability, and maintainability.
- Influence Petco’s technology roadmap and advocate for technical investments that support scalability and innovation.
- Oversee engineering processes to ensure timely and high-quality delivery across multiple cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with leadership to align technical direction with business goals and customer needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience.
- 12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or management role.
- Deep expertise in React.js, Node.js, and Next.js in high-traffic, large-scale environments (preferably e-commerce).
- Proven experience designing and implementing front-end architecture for modern web applications.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and application observability tools.
- Strong understanding of web performance, SEO, accessibility (WCAG), and responsive design principles.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to align technical vision across engineering and business stakeholders.
- Passionate about Petco’s mission—and motivated to build technology that improves lives for pets and their parents.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Purpose-driven work that directly impacts the health and happiness of pets and their families.
- A collaborative, inclusive environment where you’re encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
- Opportunities for continuous learning, leadership development, and career growth.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and perks that support your wellbeing
Sales Development Representative (Lead Manager / Acquisitions Specialist) - GG Homes | San Diego, CA
Are you a relentless communicator who thrives on the hunt? Do you get energized by making connections, qualifying opportunities, and knowing that your hustle is what fills the pipeline?
GG Homes is looking for a driven Sales Development Representative who's hungry to break into real estate acquisitions, loves being on the phone, and is ready to build serious income through performance. This is a role where your activity directly creates your opportunity—and your paycheck.
If you want a company that rewards your effort, invests in your growth, and makes winning feel like a celebration, let's talk.
Who We Are
GG Homes is a fast-growing real estate investment company and one of Southern California's leading cash buyers. We've built our success on delivering real solutions to homeowners while creating an environment where high performers can truly thrive.
Here's what makes us different: we believe in celebrating wins as much as we believe in working hard to achieve them. Whether it's team trips to Cabo after record months, Din Tai Fung lunches when we crush our goals, or sunset yacht dinners with the team, we make sure success feels rewarding—not just financially, but personally too.
The Role: Sales Development Representative (Lead Manager / Acquisitions Specialist)
This is a high-activity, phone-first role for communicators who are quick on their feet and relentless in their follow-through. As an SDR, you are the engine that powers GG Homes' acquisition pipeline. You'll be cold calling potential sellers, managing and qualifying inbound leads, and setting high-quality appointments for our Acquisitions Managers to close.
You won't be waiting for deals to come to you—you'll be creating them. Every call is a chance to build rapport, uncover motivation, and move a potential deal forward. The best SDRs treat their lead lists like a business, attack every dial with purpose, and take pride in the quality of the appointments they set.
What You'll Actually Do
- Cold call property owners from targeted lead lists to generate seller interest and uncover motivated leads
- Qualify inbound leads quickly and accurately, identifying the right sellers for our Acquisitions team
- Set high-quality, confirmed appointments for Acquisitions Managers—quality matters as much as quantity
- Build genuine rapport with sellers over the phone, earning trust and keeping conversations moving forward
- Follow up consistently with leads who aren't ready yet, turning "not now" into "let's meet"
- Manage your pipeline with precision in Salesforce, keeping every lead properly tracked and updated
- Hit daily, weekly, and monthly activity and appointment-setting targets
- Communicate clearly with Acquisitions Managers to ensure smooth handoffs and maximum close rates
- Strategize with leadership to refine your approach, improve conversion rates, and stay ahead of the market
Who You Are
Your DNA
- Natural communicator – you build trust fast, listen well, and know how to keep a conversation moving in the right direction
- Relentless and resilient – you make 100 calls, bounce back from 99 rejections, and come back the next day ready to go again
- Competitive and self-motivated – you track your own numbers and always try to beat yesterday's performance
- Organized and disciplined – you follow up on every lead, keep your CRM clean, and never let a deal fall through the cracks
- Hungry to grow – you want to learn the business, sharpen your skills, and eventually move into a closing role
- Coachable – you take feedback seriously, implement it fast, and improve continuously
Your Experience
- Background in phone-based sales, customer service, or lead generation—real estate, solar, insurance, financial services, home improvement, automotive, or similar industries preferred
- Demonstrated ability to hit call volume and conversion targets in a high-activity environment
- Experience handling objections and keeping prospects engaged even when they push back
- Comfortable working with CRM tools—Salesforce experience is a plus
- Strong verbal communication and active listening skills
- No real estate experience required—if you're driven, coachable, and ready to work, we'll train you on everything else
Compensation
We offer the best of both worlds: a solid base draw for stability, plus uncapped commission so your hard work translates directly into significant income.
- Base Salary Draw of $60,000 + Uncapped Commission Structure
- Realistic First-Year OTE: $100,000–$150,000 (for consistent performers)
- Top Performers Earn $400,000+ (we have team members doing it right now)
- No commission ceiling—your earning potential is completely in your control
This is a real opportunity to build financial freedom and fast-track your career in real estate.
Benefits & Culture
We work hard, but we also make sure it's worth it. Here's what you get when you join GG Homes:
- Flexible PTO – we trust you to manage your time and recharge when you need to
- Full Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
- Sales Competitions & Incentives – trips to Cabo, luxury dinners, cash prizes, and recognition for your wins
- Team Experiences – sunset yacht dinners, Padres games, escape rooms, deep sea fishing, sushi omakase, and more
- Beautiful Office Space – newly renovated with catered lunches, cold brew on tap, and premium snacks
- Homebuyers Program – we'll help you buy your own property
- Real Estate License Sponsorship – we'll cover the cost if you don't have one
- Ongoing Training & Development – learn from experienced closers and continuously sharpen your skills
- Clear Path to Promotion – top SDRs are first in line when Acquisitions Manager seats open up
- Supportive Team Environment – work with driven people who celebrate each other's wins and push each other to be better
GG Homes is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on talent, character, and drive.
Interested in learning more? Apply with your resume and tell us why you're ready for this opportunity. We're looking for people who are serious about their success and ready to be part of something special.
We offer competitive pay, training and growth opportunities and a positive work environment.
Main Duties & Responsibilities: Follow proper testing & diagnostic procedures to accurately solve vehicle issues Maintain a clean, safe working environment Perform basic auto care and maintenance tasks such as oil changes, fluid level checks, and tire rotation Perform emissions inspections, safety checks and similar state-regulated vehicle examinations Test the functionality of parts and systems Repair brake and steering systems Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems Replace or repair transmissions and fuel components as needed Repair cooling components and systems including air conditioners and engine cooling Complete tire changing, balancing, and installation Prepared to get additional certification as needed Willingness to learn with hands-on training Communicate effectively with Service Advisor about vehicle status and required parts and labor Explain automotive repairs and issues to non-technical employees and customers as needed Uphold the culture and values of our independently owned shop.
Qualifications: Possess a valid state driver’s license for conducting test drives High school diploma or equivalent education, advanced technical education preferred Possession of or ability to obtain ASE certification Strong written and verbal communication skills Analytical skills Coordination and physical stamina Compensation / Salary (Hourly or Annual):Hourly When you join the team at your local, independently owned TechNet Professional Service Center, you’ll be working with a shop that takes pride in what they do.
A local shop in your community, backed by the support of a Nationwide network.
That is just part of what sets a TechNet Automotive Service Center apart from the rest.
Come join #TechNetNation!
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising maintenance activities to ensure equipment and plant assets are functional and optimized, while limiting operational delays and associated costs. Ensures safe work practices during general maintenance of equipment, including but not limited to installation and repairs. Ensures preventative maintenance of plant assets including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, HVAC, plumbing systems, structures, buildings, production machinery, boilers and ammonia refrigeration are routinely taking place and evaluated.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Working through direct reports, ensures that plant equipment is maintained in optimum operating condition to avoid, or minimize, production down-time and costs
- Responds urgently to equipment related production issues and downtime by assigning repair work as soon as issues are identified
- Develops, maintains and administers all aspects of the critical spare parts and inventory
- Ensures timely completion of work orders; repairs, and preventative maintenance and documentation of all maintenance activities
- Approves all parts orders within approved purchasing limits and budgets
- Continually assess maintenance effectiveness and works with production team to identify opportunities for improvement, production optimization and maintenance planning
- Work with other departments and individuals to effectively coordinate equipment and building maintenance activities
- Responsible for providing after-hours maintenance resources by calling in appropriate maintenance staff; responds personally in critical or complicated situations
- Ensures that all maintenance storage and work areas in a neat, safe and secure condition
- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, while achieving budgeted goals for efficiency on an on-going basis
- Provides necessary guidance, technical support, and training to ensure that all employees work safely and comply with food safety programs
- Ensures compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) according to company and customer expectations
- Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to; new hire orientation and training, scheduling, performance evaluations, discipline, coaching, safety training and employee development, along with recommendations for hiring and terminations.
- Assures that associates have all the proper tools, equipment and parts in proper working condition to perform their necessary job duties
- Facilitates and promotes a team concept by working with associates as a team member through coaching, leading, listening, coordinating and supporting
- Conducts counseling sessions and issue disciplinary action as necessary
- Provides assistance to and follow-up with outside contractors performing work on-site
- Performs other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through on the job training or experience
- 5+ years supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing or consumer goods industry
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization
- Must possess a strong leadership skill
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Solid decision-making skills and a strong sense of urgency
- Solid technical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work, climb stairs and ladders, and reach with hands and arms.
- Position occasionally requires climbing to high elevations.
- Employee is required to stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and at times up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
- Salary: $100,000+ DOE
- 15% annual bonus based on performance.
We are partnering with a leading aerospace engineering organisation delivering advanced optical systems for spaceborne, airborne, and ground-based applications. This team supports the full lifecycle of high-performance optical payloads, from concept development through integration, environmental qualification, and flight readiness.
They are now seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer with a strong optical foundation who enjoys working at the intersection of precision mechanics and high-performance imaging systems.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for an engineer who understands optical performance first and mechanical design second. You will work on complex optical instruments supporting imaging across UV, VIS, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR bands, as well as LiDAR and laser communication systems.
You will collaborate closely with optical engineers to translate optical prescriptions into robust, flight-ready hardware that maintains alignment, stability, and performance in demanding aerospace environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead opto-mechanical design of precision optical assemblies and instruments
- Work directly from optical prescriptions to develop mounts, barrels, benches, and structural architectures
- Perform tolerance analysis and contribute to optical error budgets
- Support alignment, integration, and test of optical payloads
- Evaluate optical performance impacts from thermal, structural, and dynamic loads
- Contribute to environmental qualification including vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing
- Collaborate cross-functionally with optical, thermal, electrical, and systems engineers
- Support technical proposals and concept development efforts
What We’re Looking For
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Aerospace, or similar
- 8+ years of experience supporting optical system development
- Strong understanding of optical fundamentals, imaging performance, and alignment principles
- Experience working with multi-spectral systems, LiDAR, or laser-based payloads preferred
- Background in precision structures, kinematic mounting, and stability design
- Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks
- Familiarity with FEA tools such as Ansys or NASTRAN
- Experience supporting optical integration and performance verification
- US Person status required
Preferred
- Zemax experience
- MATLAB or Python for optical data analysis
- Experience working on space-qualified hardware
This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical optical systems where performance, stability, and precision truly matter. If you enjoy solving complex optical challenges and seeing hardware go from design to flight, this role offers real technical depth and ownership.