Engineering Jobs in La Jolla, CA

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• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget
  
• Follow written work instructions
  
• Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs
  
• May perform more detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures
  
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals
  
• Able to effectively communicate with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments
  
• Resolve most questions and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher levels
  
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
  
• Be a self-starter and demonstrate good decision making ability
  
• Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS)
  
• Proper use of required PPE
  
• May periodically assist in orienting and training lower level employees
  
• May participate in LEAN Events, \"Six S\" activities, action teams etc.
  
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  
• Perform advanced-level assembly functions, which may include: prep, mechanical, harness, cable, printed circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, and inspection, typically working from models and/or drawings, within Production
  
• May perform soldering and installation of components to contract specifications, using a wide range of tools and equipment
  
• Interpret blueprints, Process Flow Instructions and other written or verbal instructions
  
• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule, within budget and to SPC standard practices
  
• Must be trained across all assembly stages, work w/Engineering to build 1st articles by interpreting print/specification with no process provided and the ability to interpret/assemble all units in dept
  
• If required, perform all aspects of inspection: in-process, final and source; allocate partial points - 3 points in-process - 3 points final - 4 points source
  

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• Cleanroom experience
  
• Solder Certification (J-STD-001)
  

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in specialty area e.g. welding, tool making
  

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• You will perform reviews of documents associated with completed work and trade processes.
  
• You will keep shop personnel apprised of new technologies, procedures, and tooling improvements associated, approved, and adopted for welding work.
  
• You will provide process improvements and work with engineering to reduce cost and improve the overall efficiency of the welding and non-destructive test program.
  
• You will inspect completed and in process work for quality of workmanship and adherence to requirements, specifications, standards, plans and schedules.
  
• You will train and mentor less skilled employees, demonstrate proper work methods, and discuss viable alternatives and considerations.
  
• You will serve as an Expert Welder leading a group to ensure work assignments are completed.
  

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• Must be a US Citizen.
  
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit
  
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  
• This is a bargaining unit position.
  
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
  
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
  
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  
• This position requires the ability to climb vertical ladders when working aboard ships and submarines, and occasional work from ladders, platforms and staging areas.
  
• This position may be subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
  
• This position requires rotating shift work.
  
• Must hold two common welding qualifications in either SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, Flame Spray, Sub Arc, Hull Cuts, Robotic, etc.
  
• Must maintain visual inspection qualifications per VT-271.
  

OUR CORE PILLARS: Safety | Operational Excellence | Shareholder Value

Propulsion Controls Engineering has a job openings for Outside Machinist Journeyman, with a minimum 5 years of marine and/or shipyard experience preferred; at our San Diego, CA location. PCE is a full service electro-mechanical repair and diesel repair contractor. PCE has garnered a wealth of extensive experience in successfully executing major system overhauls across numerous ports throughout the world on virtually every class of ship currently in operation.
Job Summary / Outside Machinist:

Capable of accomplishing the installation, maintenance, and repair of ship's propulsion and auxiliary systems including, but not limited to Steam, Gas Turbine, and Diesel propulsion systems, rudders and steering gear, elevators, and deck equipment without Supervision. Capable of accomplishing the installation repair, and maintenance of ship's fluid systems which include pumps, compressors, purifiers, heat exchangers, actuators and valves without Supervision.

Analyze defects and adjusts or repairs electrical mechanical systems of outboard motors. Disassembles and inspects motor for defective parts, using mechanical hand tools.

Replaces parts like gears., magneto points, piston rings and spark plugs and reassembles engine.

Capable of accomplishing the testing of equipment to ensure systems meet 4E specifications, references and drawings without Supervision. Capable of accomplishing the installation and testing of various shop equipment. Must have ability to follow repair references and drawings and be proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Job Requirements and Experience / Outside Machinist:

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• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
  
• Minimum 5 years of marine and/or shipyard experience preferred.
  
• Marine Hydraulics or Marine Refrigeration a plus.
  

Benefits:

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• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary plans such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity)
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Company paid holidays
  
• Retirement savings plan (401(k) plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  
• Career development opportunities
  

This position may require access to U.S. government or military sites. As such, candidates must be eligible to obtain base access clearance, which includes passing a background check and presenting valid government-issued identification. Per federal requirements, acceptable ID must be REAL ID-compliant or an approved form of federal identification, such as a valid U.S. passport.

OUTSIDE MACHINIST JOURNEYMAN

EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled

Full Time - On-Site, Solana Beach, CA

About the Company:

The Forge Interactive, Inc. is a real-time graphics think-tank. For over 16 years, we’ve specialized in custom game engines, cutting-edge rendering solutions, and offering expert game engine consulting and programming services within the entertainment industry.

An internship at The Forge Interactive means being a part of a tight-knit team and working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry around the world.

Must be based in San Diego, CA, or willing to relocate.

Key Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with modern GPU rendering techniques and interest in exploring compute shaders for performance optimization.
• Some hands-on experience (through coursework or personal projects) with graphics APIs such as Metal, Vulkan, or DirectX 12.
• Demonstrated passion for graphics programming. Experience developing rendering features, shaders, or small engine components is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing for multiple platforms across varying hardware capabilities.
• Active personal or open-source development projects.
• Enthusiasm for tackling complex technical challenges using open-source rendering frameworks.
• Familiarity with compute shader optimization techniques.

What You’ll Learn and Experience:

This internship is a hands-on opportunity to grow your technical expertise while working alongside industry veterans. You’ll gain:

• Deep insight into modern rendering pipelines and how to optimize them for real-world applications.
• Practical experience with cutting-edge GPU technologies across multiple APIs and hardware platforms.
• Mentorship from senior graphics engineers who have contributed to some of the most technically advanced projects in the industry.
• Exposure to professional game engine development workflows and best practices for writing clean, performant, and scalable code.

What We are Looking For:

• Driven and Impact-Focused: You care about results, delivering quality work that makes a real difference.
• Technical Problem Solvers: You love a good challenge, bringing clarity and precision to complex systems.
• Collaborative and Self-Motivated: You communicate openly, work well with others, and can take ownership when it’s your turn to lead.
• Forward-Thinking: You stay curious, anticipate what’s next, and help push both our tech and our team to new levels.

What We Offer:

• Free Housing and Relocation Assistance
• Time Off: Inclusive of major U.S. holidays and a 3-week winter break at year’s end.
• Engaging Projects: Opportunities to contribute to exciting, cutting-edge game development initiatives.
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive, inclusive environment where every voice matters.
• Team-Building Activities: Monthly team meals and biannual company events to celebrate our shared success.
• Modern Workspace: A beautiful, state-of-the-art office stocked with snacks, coffee, and tea.

The Forge Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.

Plumb Account Manager

Job Description and Ad

In Office – La Jolla, CA

2/2026

Company Overview

At Plumb, we handle the financial “back office” work so our clients can stay focused on their lives, businesses, and families—with more clarity, less friction, and full control.

We provide premier family accounting and bill pay services to ultra-high net worth (UHNW) families and family offices nationwide.

Our 13 Principles are at the core of how we operate and how we treat our clients and each other: If that mindset resonates with you, keep reading.

Role Summary (Essential Functions)

The Plumb Account Manager is a senior operations leader and the primary point of contact for assigned clients and advisors. You’ll make sure the day-to-day work is getting done, issues get resolved quickly, and the team is operating with consistency, accuracy, and a high bar for service.

This role sits at the intersection of Family Office Accounting and Bill Pay. You don’t have to do every task yourself—but you do need to understand the workflows well enough to spot problems early, remove bottlenecks, and keep the client experience smooth.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Own the client relationship for operational matters: be the calm, reliable point of contact when questions or issues come up.
• Keep workflows moving: approvals, reconciliations, reporting, payment timing, and exceptions—across both accounting and bill pay.
• Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies (workflow, reporting, data, or process) before they become escalations.
• Lead and develop a team of ~2-3 people: clear expectations, weekly priorities, follow-up, and accountability.
• Spot patterns and trends (quality, timing, recurring issues) and drive improvements that reduce rework and strengthen profitability.
• Partner with other leaders (Ops, Product/Engineering, Client Service) to improve the system—not just manage around it.

AI, Automation, and Agents (Team of the Future)

Plumb is building the next version of family office operations—where great people are amplified by automation. This role is expected to help lead that shift.

• Help implement and manage workflow automation and AI agents (e.g., document intake, invoice coding, exception detection, reconciliations, reporting prep).
• Learn how our tools work, test new automations in the real world, and provide clear feedback so we can improve them.
• Create and maintain simple playbooks: when the agent handles it, when a human reviews, and what “done” looks like.
• Coach the team on adopting new automated ways of working—without sacrificing accuracy, compliance, or client trust.

This role requires

• Accountability and consistent follow-through (you close loops).
• Strong organization and an operational mindset (you build structure and keep it running).
• Clear, professional communication with clients and advisors (factual updates, not drama).
• Good judgment: you handle issues independently and escalate appropriately when needed.

Tools you’ll use (frequently)

• Plumb software platform
• QuickBooks Online
• Excel and standard office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Automation tools and agent-enabled workflows (we’ll train you, but you must be comfortable with technology)

Experience and Skills (Recommended)

• 3–8 years in accounting operations, bill pay management, family office accounting, or a similar environment.
• 2–3 years supervising a team; experience managing more than one person is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of multi-client accounting environments (especially QuickBooks Online).
• Familiarity with reconciliations, approvals, compliance controls, and audit-ready workflows.
• Demonstrated success improving workflows and driving consistent results.
• Strong written and verbal communication; you can explain what happened, what’s changing, and what comes next.
• Comfort with technology and change; you’re willing to learn and adopt new tools as we automate more of the workflow.

Next Steps

Plumb is committed to going “Beyond the Numbers” for our clients. To do that, we need people who want to build something better—and who are comfortable evolving how work gets done as automation becomes part of the day-to-day.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary
• Incentive plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Ongoing development, feedback, and growth opportunities (we promote from within whenever possible)

Compensation and Additional Information

Base salary range: $75,000 – $95,000 with a significant bonus opportunity. Plumb is an equal opportunity employer.

This role is part of the senior management team. Apply through the job posting, or email the President ( ) or Family Office Accounting Manager (Taylor Arellano ( ) with a cover letter and resume. A thoughtful, detailed cover letter gets an interview—if you’re a fit, we want to hear from you.

Description

General program information and/or position overview.

Leidos is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electronics Technician to contribute to cutting-edge engineering efforts within our Undersea Systems Division (USD). This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in underwater vehicle systems, maritime sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions that support critical defense and national security missions at Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC PAC).

Leidos’ USD is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies, delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms. We’re known for achieving “industry firsts” in the most challenging maritime domains.

The selected candidate will be part of an elite, top-notch group responsible for the development, manufacture, and testing of electro-mechanical devices for use with Unmanned Vehicles and other undersea systems and maritime mission applications. This individual will work closely with the government engineering team through all project phases. The ideal candidate will perform assembly, installation, testing, and evaluation of precision underwater products as directed by engineering and lead integration personnel. They will also be able to read, interpret, and work with engineering schematics and drawing markups to produce mission-ready equipment.   Tasking may include soldering, circuit board repairs, wire harness construction, mechanical assembly, boat operations/installations, bench testing, cable construction, fiber-optic systems, high-power systems, communication networks, and molding & encapsulation. Handling highly delicate scientific instruments is required. Travel for test events and installations may be required.     

Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for today's most pressing maritime missions. 

This position will require the candidate to hold a Secret Clearance.

This position will require the candidate to work a 9/80B schedule (80 hours of work into nine days over a two-week period, allowing for every other Friday off) to align with the NIWC government team.

• Primary Responsibilities.
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot small, printed circuit boards, adhering to soldering quality standards such as IPC-A-610 or equivalent
• Perform precision silicon molding for components that meet high-performance standards
• Conduct cable terminations with accuracy, ensuring long-term reliability
• Build and test wiring harnesses
• Assemble mechanical hardware (from small board-level items all the way up to large infrastructure-type assemblies)
• Able to troubleshoot and correct electrical and mechanical issues
• Perform in-lab testing
• Manage logistics to include shipping, receiving, and material control
• Stock, pack, and load trailers/containers for out-of-area testing
• Verify system functionality using advanced electronic testing tools, such as soldering stations, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and environmental simulators
• Collaborate with engineers and team members to improve production processes and address technical challenges
• Maintain detailed documentation of work performed and adhere to safety and quality standards
• Apply innovative problem-solving techniques to resolve technical challenges in high-stakes environments
• Requires frequent movement around piers, docks, and facility spaces
• Required to transport or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds across the facility
• Requires constant use of hands/fingers to operate machinery, tools, or computer equipment
• Requires ability to move about the warehouse, stoop, kneel, or reach for extended periods
• Ability to climb ladders up to 20 ft
• Able and willing to work aboard marine vessels of various sizes, sometimes overnight
• Requires work in various temperatures and inclement weather
• Required work in /or in loud production environments

• Basic Qualifications.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or certification in electronics or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in cable and wire termination methods for both wet and dry applications, including various connectors.
• Proficiency in both Through-Hole and Surface-Mount Technologies and assembly practices, with adherence to established standards.
• Ability to assemble printed circuit boards with components as small as 0201 under a microscope.
• Strong skills in using tools such as soldering irons, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities in working with precise electronic components.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively and effectively, even with constrained resources or incomplete information.
• Must be flexible and responsive to customer needs.
• Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools such as electric drills, saws, landscaping tools, etc.
• US Citizenship.
• Must be able to receive a DoD Secret security clearance if not already active.

• Preferred Qualifications.
• Knowledge of industry standards and quality assurance practices for electronic systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment, particularly with high-performance systems.
• Familiarity with advanced troubleshooting techniques for small electronic components.

SUBSEAMSS

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at Your Data

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.