Engineering Jobs in Laguna Beach

BCT Development is a fast-growing ground-up multifamily development company based in Newport Beach, CA. We’re looking for a Construction Manager to join our team and help oversee the construction of our active and upcoming build-to-rent communities.

About the role:

This position serves as an Owner’s Representative, working closely with third-party general contractors to keep projects on track in terms of quality, budget, and schedule. It’s a hands-on role that includes site visits, problem-solving, and close coordination with our internal development team. Experience with townhome or horizontal multifamily projects is a plus.

We’re seeking someone who enjoys being in the field, can manage multiple projects, and communicates effectively with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

• Represent BCT on active job sites, ensuring projects meet quality, safety, budget, and schedule goals.
• Oversee general contractors with regular site walks and progress reviews.
• Assist with reviewing construction documents, schedules, pay applications, and change orders.
• Participate in value engineering discussions to help keep projects cost-effective and efficient.
• Collaborate with internal development and operations teams to maintain project scope and timelines.
• Support the draw process, third-party inspections, and lender/investor reporting.
• Help identify potential project risks and assist in resolving issues as they arise.
• Foster strong relationships with GCs, consultants, trade partners, and city officials.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7 years of experience in ground-up residential construction management (townhome or multifamily experience a plus).
• Familiarity with construction budgeting, scheduling, and value engineering.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects at different stages.
• Proficiency with Procore, MS Project (or equivalent), Bluebeam, and Excel.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Bonus points for:

• Experience in a development or owner’s rep role.
• Knowledge of the Southern California market.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset and strong field presence.

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

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Identifying gaps in the acquired company's compliance with Work Instructions and SOPs and defining a strategy to close these gaps.
• Providing input to project goals and progress, and recommending appropriate revisions.
• Communicating progress, risks, and trade-offs of technical deliverables to project leadership and recommending revisions as needed.
• Completing complex or Client assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in efficient and effective integration of medical device technologies to the portfolio.
• Successfully completed engineering work in electrical design remediation, product design refinement, preparation of specifications, test method validation, and report preparation.
• Assessing the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.
• Completing clear and concise engineering documentation.

Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineer degree - firm, with 4+ years of experience
• Must have medical device experience
• Implantable medical device experience and testing
• Strong electrical and/or systems engineering design documentation experience, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources
• Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, decision-making, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
• Personal drive, individual accountability & a strong bias for action.
• Up to 10% travel -mostly local.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with IEC 14708 and 45502 Active Implantable standards
• Familiarity with IEC 60601 Electrical Medical Equipment standards
• Experience in Altium and/or LT Spice
• Experience in medical device design, acceptance, and Design Verification testing
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders

ABOUT ETHIKA:

Ethika is a leading lifestyle brand based in Lake Forest, CA. Since the inception of the brand, Ethika and its team have been determined to live life, innovate, and deliver quality products, while staying true to our biggest asset – our FAMILIE. The Ethika employees, friends, athletes, artists and customers are the core of the brand and the reason we exist.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vice President of Technology is responsible for overseeing Ethika’s day-to-day technology operations, digital platforms, infrastructure, and development initiatives. This role focuses on execution, system reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement of the company’s ecommerce and internal technology ecosystem.

The VP of Technology will lead the engineering and development teams, ensure stability across web and cloud environments, manage third-party integrations, and drive efficiency across digital systems that support revenue growth and operational performance. This individual reports directly to the CEO and works cross-functionally with Ecommerce, Operations, Finance, and Marketing teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee daily technology operations, ensuring uptime, performance, and system stability
• Manage and mentor the internal development and infrastructure teams
• Drive execution of website enhancements, feature rollouts, and system upgrades
• Maintain and optimize ecommerce platform performance, speed, and scalability
• Oversee server, cloud, and hosting environments to ensure security and reliability
• Manage third-party integrations, APIs, and data flows between systems
• Partner with ecommerce and operations teams to implement technical solutions that improve efficiency and customer experience
• Establish development timelines, prioritize projects, and ensure on-time delivery
• Monitor site analytics, performance metrics, and system logs to proactively resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, accessibility, and cybersecurity standards
• Assist in evaluating and implementing new technologies to support company growth
• Manage technology-related vendor relationships and contracts

QUALIFICATIONS:

We utilize the following in our tech stack. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in:

• PHP
• MongoDB
• Vue & Vite
• Git/GitHub
• AWS / Cloud Infrastructure
• API integrations and system architecture

EXPERIENCE:

• Front-end development: 8+ years (Required)

• Back-end development: 8+ years (Required)

• Experience leading engineering or development teams: 5+ years (Required)

• Experience supporting ecommerce platforms and high-traffic websites (Required)

COMPENSATION:

Salary Range: $150,000-$170,000

Join Yorke Engineering, LLC, an Environmental Consulting leader in California that implements Environmental Engineering and Compliance solutions for our clients throughout California. Our mission is to solve environmental compliance problems for industrial and governmental/infrastructure facilities. We are a growing and dynamic organization of highly respected professionals. Yorke Engineering, LLC has assisted over 2,000 client organizations with their Air Quality and Environmental Compliance, Engineering, and Permitting needs. Our philosophy is to efficiently help government and industrial customers with the complex array of environmental laws and regulations. From simple permits to complex agency negotiations, from small companies to the largest of California's organizations, Yorke successfully solves our clients' Air Quality and Environmental challenges. Our team has over 1,000 years of combined environmental experience and consists of engineers and scientists that specialize in Air Quality, Waste, Water, CEQA, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene.

We are looking for a sharp Sr. Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist) to join our team in Southern CA. This is a full-time position from any of our Southern CA offices (Diamond Bar, Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano, San Diego, Ventura, or Riverside) during our normal business hours. We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package including Paid Time Off, Holidays, Full Medical/Dental/Vision, along with a 401k program with a generous company match.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist) performs professional engineering work, leading and executing the compliance and permitting functions in relation to Air Quality Regulations and Compliance. This candidate will be reviewing processes and equipment, analyzing permit-related technical and regulatory issues, and communicating those analyses within Yorke, the client organization, with government agencies and with the public at large. The work is challenging, broad in scope, and variable from project to project. The position involves effective communication, decision-making, and time management. The candidate performs other duties as required or assigned.

This is a Senior to Principal level position. Positions at this level are assigned to perform the more complex and sensitive duties in the occupational field. The employee in this position may be assigned to train and mentor other employees and/or monitor work produced by other employees.

The candidate qualifications we are seeking include:

• 10-20+ years of work experience in the Air Quality and/or Environmental industry in an engineering role (preferably in a consulting environment);
• Experience in the environmental services industry focusing on leading Air Quality services:
• Process and equipment review;
• Air quality permitting under SCAQMD and other Air Districts, including Title V Permitting;
• RECLAIM implementation and reporting;
• Annual Emissions Reporting;
• Air Dispersion Modeling;
• Air Quality Assessments including Data Analysis and Emission Inventories;
• General Air Quality Compliance for facilities in CA.
• Ability to manage and lead active team members on project teams towards project completion within project scope, budget and schedule and ensure quality work product and deliverables;
• Ability to manage successful relationships with clients, staff, and regulators through effective communication and expertise by fostering a collaborative environment without losing focus of quality;
• Proven track record or desire to engage in successful regulatory work in dealing with the SCAQMD, EPA, CARB and/or other similar regulatory agencies;
• Experience working on-site at client facilities;
• Prepare reports and submissions in timely manner;
• Experience with handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation;
• Highly motivated to continue working in Air Quality environmental field and expand their knowledge and experience;
• CA Regulatory/Compliance experience is required.

Job Requirements:

• B.S or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical degrees from an accredited college (minimum GPA of 3.0);
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team fashion, handle several projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently;
• Desire to train and share technical expertise in environmental rules and regulations with clients and team members;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
• Experience in conflict resolution and crisis management;
• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions;
• Ability to think critically and develop solutions;
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint skills (required);
• Microsoft 365 Applications, including Sharepoint (a plus)
• P.E. Certification (a plus).

Senior Counsel, Litigation & IP Strategy

You will lead litigation portfolio with a heavy focus on semiconductor technologies. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering concepts and compelling legal arguments, managing high-stakes disputes across the U.S., EU, and Asia-Pacific.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: Drive litigation strategy ,semiconductor-related IP, antitrust, trade secrets, and class action matters.

• Hands-on Execution: Draft pleadings and briefs for high-stakes cases and direct all phases of litigation from discovery through trial and appeal.

• Technical Translation: Collaborate with engineering teams to translate deep-tech architecture into winning legal positions.

• Global Risk Management: Manage outside counsel and litigation budgets while navigating regulatory inquiries and ITC Section 337 investigations.

• Executive Advisory: Partner with senior leadership to align legal risks with broader business and market dynamics.

Who You Are

• A Proven Expert: J.D. with 8+ years of litigation experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership capacity (In-House/NPE).

• Semi-Tech Savvy: Deep technical understanding of semiconductor design and memory systems.

• IP Veteran: Significant experience in patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the PTAB.

• Strategic Thinker: You don't just manage cases; you proactively identify and mitigate risk before it hits the docket.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience at a semiconductor/tech company or NPE

• Familiarity with SEPs (Standards-Essential Patents) and licensing negotiations.

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering is a major plus.

Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Thermal Management Systems (Integration & Packaging)

Location: Onsite – Irvine CA

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen

Role Overview

We are seeking two highly skilled Mechanical Engineers with experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector to support the development and integration of advanced thermal management subsystems used across military and commercial platforms globally.

This role focuses on mechanical subsystem development from a packaging and integration perspective, including enclosure design and integration of electronic and fluid control components such as pumps, compressors, fans, and valves. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing aerospace-grade subsystems within defined volume and interface constraints, ensuring high reliability, environmental robustness, and compliance with industry standards.

These roles will support programs progressing from Preliminary Design Review (PDR) toward Critical Design Review (CDR) and will involve reuse and adaptation of existing product architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical enclosures for aerospace electronic and control subsystems such as thermal management systems and related subsystems
• Package and integrate COTS and custom components into customer-defined volume constraints by integrating components including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, and control electronics
• Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
• Conduct tolerance analysis, GD&T, stack-up analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Support prototype builds, integration activities, testing, and validation
• Implement design considerations to satisfy and qualify the environmental requirements (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, EMI/EMC interface considerations) per MIL standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, thermal, structural, and systems engineering teams
• Participate in root cause analysis and design refinement
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace & Defense mechanical subsystem development
• U.S. Citizen (No Dual Citizenship)
• Strong mechanical packaging and integration experience
• Experience designing enclosures housing electronics and fluid/mechanical components
• Exposure to thermal management systems (ECS, vapor cycle, or liquid cooling preferred but not mandatory)
• Working knowledge of rotating machinery components (fans, compressors, pumps)
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; strong experience in other platforms acceptable)
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards (MIL-STD preferred)
• Experience supporting qualification and validation testing
• Strong understanding of materials selection for aerospace applications
• Ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience packaging turbomachinery components within constrained aerospace envelopes
• Exposure to controls systems integration
• Knowledge of vibration isolation and shock mitigation techniques
• Experience supporting PDR/CDR processes
• Familiarity with configuration management and aerospace documentation rigor
• Exposure to FMEA, reliability analysis, and lifecycle support

Company Description

Project Chemistry is a leading cosmetic formulation and biotechnology innovation lab based in Irvine, California. We partner with emerging and established beauty brands to create breakthrough skin and hair care products that combine scientific rigor, ingredient innovation, and commercial feasibility.

Our expertise spans ingredient discovery, biotech-driven IP creation, advanced active system development, formulation, and technology transfer to contract manufacturers. We work across prestige, mass, and niche categories with a strong emphasis on efficacy, safety, differentiation, and scalability.

At Project Chemistry, we pride ourselves on blending cutting-edge science with commercial practicality to deliver high-performing formulas that stand out in today's competitive beauty market. Our team thrives on collaboration, curiosity, disciplined execution, and pushing the boundaries of innovation in cosmetics. Join us in driving forward innovation and connecting creativity with high-performance solutions.

Role Description

The Product Development Manager is responsible for leading cosmetic skin and hair care projects from concept ideation through formulation approval and technology transfer to contract manufacturers. This role combines strategic product development with disciplined project management to ensure timelines, deliverables, costs, and communication remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

The Product Development Manager is responsible for identifying product claims and constructing claims frameworks aligned with ingredient strategy and brand positioning. This role collaborates with internal teams and third-party laboratories to design and oversee claims substantiation testing, ensuring all performance claims are scientifically defensible and commercially impactful.

The Product Development Manager determines specific active ingredient strategies tailored to each client's needs and target claims, translating client briefs into structured product architectures with defined hero actives, supporting ingredient systems, and commercial guardrails. This role evaluates ingredient performance, regulatory alignment, scalability, and cost implications to ensure each concept is scientifically sound and commercially viable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of consumer-relevant product concepts from ideation through approval, including defining active ingredient strategies aligned with efficacy goals, claims positioning, regulatory geography, and budget constraints.

• Identify product claims and work with internal and third-party laboratories to design, coordinate, and oversee claims substantiation testing (e.g., clinical, instrumental, SPF, antioxidant, penetration, TEWL), ensuring all claims are realistic, regulatory-aligned, and supported by credible data.

• Evaluate supplier materials and construct synergistic active systems that differentiate Project Chemistry's offerings while remaining scalable and manufacturable.

• Develop preliminary cost of goods estimates during early concept phases and continuously assess the impact of formulation changes on profitability and pricing strategy.

• Ensure ingredient selections, concentration levels, and delivery systems align with client margin targets and channel positioning.

• Evaluate and recommend packaging formats based on formula compatibility, brand aesthetic, sustainability goals, minimum order quantities, and lead times.

• Collaborate with packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure formulation and packaging decisions are operationally aligned and scale-ready.

• Own project timelines, milestones, approvals, and deliverables from Statement of Work execution through technology transfer readiness.

• Manage sampling cycles, revisions, and cross-functional coordination while proactively identifying risks related to scope, cost, or timing.

• Translate technical challenges into clear client-facing communication and support competitive benchmarking and claims alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in cosmetic product development for skin and/or hair care, including active ingredient selection and development strategy guidance.

• Strong understanding of the beauty product development lifecycle, active ingredient landscape, and supplier ecosystem.

• Demonstrated ability to build COGS models and evaluate how formulation decisions impact margin targets and pricing tiers.

• Experience assessing packaging compatibility, minimum order quantities, and contract manufacturing workflows.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with claims substantiation testing, tech transfer, and scale-up processes.

*Note that this job is on-site only in Irvine, CA*

Job Summary:

Willow is a health and wellness innovator harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and clinical evidence to drive meaningful change in healthcare. We are using cutting-edge technology, data, and a highly engaging user experience to revolutionize chronic disease management and prevention. We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing team. We are looking for strong talent to help us create novel life-changing digital health solutions for our users. We hire creative people and give them autonomy to do great work. Our senior software engineers are comfortable dealing with high-level specifications, working independently and in small teams, and are involved in the product process from start to finish. We need engineers who are excited to try new approaches and collectively learn the right approach to delivering the best health care experiences.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Work with product managers, designers, and a talented group of engineers to craft unique and beautiful user experiences that will make our mobile solutions best in class.

· Play a critical role in the software architecture, design, and development of our mobile apps.

· Write clean and well-tested code that allows us to keep our applications stable and easily modifiable. Contribute to a knowledge-sharing and an open and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

· BS or higher in Computer Science, other related degree, or equivalent work experience.

· 8+ years of experience developing software, with at least 5 years working with Java/Kotlin in mobile application development

· Knowledge of mobile design principles, patterns, and best practices

· Knowledge of push notifications, web technologies and services (HTTP, REST, websocket, etc.)

· Design and development experience with Object Oriented Programming, SOLID principles, MVC, MVVM, Dependency Injection, persisting data

· Understanding of source code management tools, such as Git

· Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform, MongoDB/Realm, Bluetooth framework, IoT and Linux is a plus

· Experience with engineering medical software is a plus

· Team player

Physical requirements/Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. Some local travel is necessary; therefore, the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver's license is required.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in multi-layer PCB design for defense electronics systems and proficiency in industry-standard PCB design tools.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop multi-layer PCB layouts for defense electronic systems.

Utilize OrCAD/Allegro tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.

Perform high-speed and high-density PCB layout design while ensuring signal integrity and manufacturability.

Ensure PCB designs comply with IPC Class 3 standards and industry best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, manufacturing, and testing teams.

Required Skills:

6–10 years of experience in PCB design and layout engineering.

Strong proficiency in OrCAD and Allegro PCB design tools.

Experience with high-speed and high-density PCB layout design.

Knowledge of IPC Class 3 design standards.

IPC CID or CID+ certification is preferred.

Job Title: Maintenance Coordinator (Planning & Scheduling)

Location: Irvine, CA USA 92606

Duration: 06 Months contract (Potential temp to perm)

Payrate: $20/hr.- $28/hr. (depending on experience)

Shift: 1st shift, 6am, 7am or 8am start

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and tracking the timely execution of maintenance activities to support equipment reliability and production requirements. This role ensures accurate system updates, effective use of maintenance resources, and clear communication across Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Procurement to meet internal customer schedules.

Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling:

• Update the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) with timely and accurate work order, asset, and parts information.
• Stage, prioritize, and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to meet production windows and maximize resource utilization.
• Develop weekly and daily maintenance schedules; coordinate short-range capacity plans and planned shutdowns/turnarounds.
• Monitor and resolve short-term capacity conflicts (e.g., staffing reassignments, overtime, contractor support, alternate equipment utilization).
• Manage and schedule contractors/vendors for work performed on site.

Work Order Management

• Coordinate with support groups (Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS) to initiate corrective action on work orders placed on hold.
• Assign Safety Concerns and track to closure.
• Create, split, and update work orders in the CMMS (e.g., create child/sub-tasks), and coordinate inspections and sign-offs as required.
• Audit and reconcile documentation to maintain work-in-process (WIP) and asset history accuracy; ensure timely closeout with proper failure codes, labor, and parts usage.
• Track progress of jobs across maintenance shops, external repair vendors, and calibration labs; escalate discrepancies and delays.

Materials, Tooling, and MRO Inventory:

• Coordinate release and kitting of materials/components, spares, and consumables to support scheduled work.
• Identify and communicate component shortages to support maintenance schedules; track purchase order and repair order status.
• Request and prioritize specialized tooling, calibrated instruments, and permits required at the job site.
• Monitor packaging, handling, and storage of parts and repaired components to prevent damage and preserve warranty.

Cross-Functional Coordination and Communication:

• Serve as liaison between Maintenance, EHS, and Operations to resolve scheduling conflicts and align maintenance windows with production demand.

Contractor Management:

• Ensure all contractors and vendors have been reviewed to comply with company Contractor Management requirements and ensure all EHS rules are adhered to.
• Participate in tier/team meetings to drive progress on schedule attainment, cost, quality, and reliability goals.
• Prepare and deliver status updates and reports to team leaders and stakeholders (e.g., job progress, backlog, PM compliance, MTTR/MTBF trends).
• Reliability, Compliance, and Documentation
• Support implementation of recovery plans to restore equipment uptime after unplanned events.
• Maintain current job plans, SOPs, prints/drawings, and technical documentation for maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to and promote EHS and regulatory requirements (e.g., LOTO, confined space, hot work permits, PPE); support audits and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone) and implement preventive actions.

Logistics and General Support

• Move materials and tooling using, dolly, hand truck, or carts as required.
• Coordinate external contractors/OEMs for specialized maintenance and field service.
• Train and assist less experienced employees in CMMS use, job planning, and standard work.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Two years of maintenance planning/scheduling, maintenance coordination, or production support experience in a computerized environment, or demonstrated ability to perform the described responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, EAM, or equivalent) and maintenance workflows (PM/PdM/CM).
• Understanding of maintenance resource and capacity planning; familiarity with MRO spares and basic MRP concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance documentation (routings, job plans, schematics, P&IDs, and blueprints).
• Proficiency with standard office and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Outlook); experience with dashboards/reporting preferred.
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform tasks involving standing/walking.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and be a participative team player.
• Preferred: exposure to reliability/maintenance frameworks (e.g., TPM, RCM), basic KPIs (PM compliance, backlog, MTBF/MTTR), and contractor/vendor coordination.