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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

We have an on-site opportunity for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.

• Raytheon El Segundo, CA Location

What You Will Do:

• Supports all aspects of a software development life cycle as members of a multi-disciplined team. This would include supporting new and legacy military and commercial programs from concept and requirements, to design, development, integration, test, and potentially subsequent maintenance tasking.
• Uses and provides creative solutions to complex technical system and software integration problems.
• Works closely with Systems Engineers to design ideal solutions with the end user and operational needs in mind.
• This position may require occasional business-related travel.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) AND a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in C++ design paradigms experience on Linux, VxWorks, or other Real Time Operating Systems.
• Experience in developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications written in C++.
• Experience in computer scripting languages such as Shell/Perl/Python.
• Active and transferable U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Additional experience in coding using C, C#, Java or closely related software languages.
• Experience working in lab environments with physical hardware (e.g., test benches, simulators).
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.
• Experience with product development utilizing the Scrum techniques of the Agile software development process.
• Experience with DevSecOps pipeline implementation and utilization, including Static Code Analysis, Automated Build, and Automated Test techniques using continuous integration/continuous delivery with Test-Driven Development approach.
• Hands-on experience with Git for version control and GitLab for repository management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experienced in developing in CUDA to accelerate compute-intensive workloads on Nvidia GPUs.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
  The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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Job Title: CAD Drafter

Location: El Segundo, CA 90245

Job Type: 3 months contract

Shift: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM PST (Must be open to overtime and possible weekend work.)

Rate: $30 - $35/hr. on W2

Job Description:

• El Segundo set shop is looking for a full time Entry CAD Drafter, Vectorworks experience preferred.
• Trade show and/or set design or engineering experience a plus.
• Primary duties for the position include creating 2D/3D shop drawings, patterns, templates of props and scenery for trade show booths, toy displays, television commercials and photo shoots from preliminary design drawings, also convert sketches, and written and verbal information into CAD detail and assembly drawings.
• These CAD drawings support fabrication efforts in our wood, metal and model shops in a fast-paced environment.

Candidate should have the following qualifications/proficiencies:

• Demonstrated CAD drafting skills
• Basic design and layout skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented ServiceNow Analyst II with 3+ years of experience to support and enhance our IT Operations Management (ITOM) capabilities, Configuration Management Database (CMDB), and Knowledge Management processes within the ServiceNow platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a process-oriented mindset, and hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting ServiceNow Discovery, Service Mapping, and the broader ITOM suite.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring data integrity, service visibility, and relevant knowledge availability, supporting IT Service Management (ITSM), ITOM, and other business units across the enterprise. This role will be responsible for managing the accuracy of the CMDB via the Identification and Reconciliation Engine (IRE) in a Multi-Source environment, ensuring robust Discovery schedules, mapping critical business services, and maintaining industry-standard Knowledge Management frameworks.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

CMDB (Configuration Management Database):

• Support the maintenance, administration, and enhancement of the CMDB in ServiceNow.
• Perform regular data quality audits using CMDB Health Dashboards, identifying and resolving orphan, stale, or duplicate CIs.
• Collaborate with asset management, IT operations, and infrastructure teams to validate CI data and ensure alignment with the Common Service Data Model (CSDM).
• Assist in defining and maintaining CI classes, relationships, and attributes based on organizational requirements.
• Contribute to CMDB governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the long-term health and usability of the platform.
• Participate in CMDB audits and compliance activities.

Knowledge Management:

• Serve as the primary analyst and administrator for the ServiceNow Knowledge Management module.
• Assist in designing and implementing knowledge workflows, approval processes, and article lifecycle management.
• Monitor and report on knowledge article usage, feedback, and quality, ensuring content remains accurate, relevant, and accessible.
• Work with knowledge owners and contributors across departments to promote knowledge sharing, standardization, and taxonomy alignment.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge base structure (categories, templates, metadata) for optimal user experience and searchability.
• Support Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS) practices, if applicable.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• In-depth understanding and background in ITOM Visibility (ServiceNow Discovery & Service Mapping), CMDB, and Knowledge Management administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with MID Server installation, configuration, and management.
• Familiarity with protocols used in Discovery (e.g., WMI, SSH, SNMP, PowerShell) and experience integrating via REST/SOAP APIs.
• Experience integrating the ServiceNow CMDB with external data sources (e.g., SCCM, Workspace One UEM, Intune, Kandji, Tanium) utilizing Service Graph Connectors or custom integrations.
• Experience developing and maintaining CMDB technical design standards aligned with the CSDM framework.
• Experience designing relevant Knowledge Management Frameworks and Knowledge bases on the ServiceNow Knowledge application.
• Experience working with stakeholders to evaluate enhancement requests, providing design recommendations, and documenting technical requirements.
• Strong technical leadership skills and a solid understanding of overall IT infrastructure (networks, servers, virtualization, cloud).
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organization skills and an ability to develop and implement plans for transforming issues/requests to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance multiple activities effectively

REQUIREMENTS:

• In-depth understanding and background in CMDB, ServiceNow Discovery, and Knowledge Management administration on ServiceNow Platform.
• Experience developing and maintaining CMDB technical design standards.
• Demonstrated experience creating/maintaining CMDB technical documentation.
• Experience working with stakeholders to evaluate enhancement requests, providing design recommendations, and documenting technical requirements.
• Experience designing relevant Knowledge management Frameworks and Knowledge bases on the ServiceNow Knowledge application.
• Experience integrating the ServiceNow CMDB with external data sources (e.g., SCCM, Workspace One UEM), Intune, Kandji, Tanium and data consumers.
• Excellent understanding of Knowledge Management practices and industry standard frameworks that can be implemented in ServiceNow.
• Strong technical leadership skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organization skills and an ability to develop and implement plans for transforming issues/requests to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance multiple activities effectively.
• Resourcefully takes the initiative to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Strong understanding of the overall IT infrastructure.

DMF Lighting is a fast-growing leader in the lighting industry, always hard at work engineering what comes next. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lighting Design Project Coordinator.

• Pay range is $55,000 to $80,000 annually (based on skills/knowledge/experience)
• Location: onsite in Carson, CA

The Project Coordinator will collaborate closely with our design team, dealers, and representatives to intake new projects, conduct scope calls to establish project parameters, and work alongside account managers to facilitate invoices. They must possess the capability to read and understand construction sets to evaluate if all essential information for initiating the project has been received. Additionally, they will monitor project status, maintain project log and coordinate with multiple disciplines to acquire the necessary documentation.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

· Initial project intake and processing

· Effectively review documentation and assess missing information needed for design services

· Communicate with clients, designers and sales teams on additional information needed to complete projects in a timely manner

· Communicate with clients on project deadlines and give updates on progress

· Update and maintain team calendar and project coordination board

· Would conduct initial calls to clarify project scope, services required, product needs and client specific direction.

· Produce clear documentation that summarizes initial call information to communicate to design team for successful deliverables that satisfies clients requirements

· Collaborate with account managers to provide quotations

· Display a commitment to quality by following required procedures and practices; take all appropriate measures to ensure quality

· Work with assigned outside sales managers to track the status of projects in the pipeline and to maintain customer satisfaction with project deliverables and processes.

· Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction

· Self-motivated individual with ability to complete tasks in a timely manner

Primary Job Requirements:

· 3-5 years of project management or experience in related fields such as interior design, architecture, or lighting design.

· Demonstrated knowledge of design sets (plans, elevations, sections etc.)

· Successful history of written and verbal customer communication skills

· Demonstrated proficiency in administrative and documentation procedures

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Proficient with AutoCAD not required but would be a plus

· Must have the ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment

· Must have a high degree of initiative and the ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines as required

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma. Bachelor’s degree in interior design, Architecture or Architectural Engineering

Program Proficiencies: Microsoft suite, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD (a plus), Outlook

Company Description

DMF Lighting designs and builds industry-leading LED downlighting that sets the standard for flexibility, performance, and quality. Founded over 30 years ago, DMF has grown into a leader in the lighting industry, driven by a passion for innovation and customer service.

Our in-house engineers constantly push the boundaries of lighting, delivering products that combine exceptional performance with beautiful design. At DMF, we believe in a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that empowers our team to bring creative ideas to life and make a lasting impact. If you’re looking for a company where creativity and innovation are part of the DNA, DMF is the place for you.

DMF Lighting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Leading Activewear Brand is seeking a Product Development Manager to join their team!

W2 Contract: 40 hours/week

Location: El Segundo, CA

Employment Type: Freelance/Contract

Hybrid Work Schedule- 3 days in office

The Product Development Manager is a technical leader and hands-on contributor in the apparel product creation process. This role partners closely with Design, Fabric R&D, Production, Technical Design, Sourcing, and vendors to translate design concepts into manufacturable, high-quality, margin-conscious product. You will manage seasonal development from concept through handoff, ensuring prototypes, BOMs, and key milestones are delivered accurately and on time while coaching junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate design intent into executable prototypes, providing clear guidance on construction, materials, trims, and finishes.
• Approve construction methods and work with vendors to identify feasible, cost-appropriate solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend material or construction alternatives to support margin goals without sacrificing quality.
• Review samples for accuracy, craftsmanship, fit alignment, and adherence to specifications.
• Use PLM and related tools to maintain accurate BOMs, version control, and development data integrity.
• Troubleshoot development issues and partner with Technical Design on construction and fit challenges.
• Own the seasonal development calendar for assigned categories, ensuring all cross-functional milestones are met.
• Track and enforce development KPIs (e.g., on-time proto delivery, BOM accuracy, approval cycle timing).
• Support cost engineering and should-cost alignment with Sourcing; track cost changes and material commitments.
• Anticipate and respond to supply chain disruptions with proactive solution options.
• Manage day-to-day vendor communication, timelines, expectations, and accountability to deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Sourcing, Tech Design, Planning, and Merchandising to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Communicate technical information clearly and document key development decisions.
• Coach and review work of junior developers, ensuring process consistency and technical rigor.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of product development or product creation experience in apparel or closely related fields.
• Deep knowledge of materials, trims, garment construction, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience turning design concepts into executable, production-ready product.
• Strong PLM skills with a track record of maintaining accurate BOMs and development data.
• Experience with cost engineering and identifying feasible construction or material alternatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience coaching junior team members and reviewing work for accuracy and completeness.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage large projects or full seasonal development cycles.

Apply today for consideration!

On-site Sr Software Engineer opportunity in El Segundo, CA. Relocation assistance. 100% on-site. In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of mission-critical software that enables spacecraft control, autonomy, communication, and safety.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder).

What you will do:

• Lead the design and development of Space Kinetic's flight software, including guidance, navigation, control (GNC), telemetry, command, and fault management systems.
• Define software requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies in coordination with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Develop robust, real-time, and fault-tolerant software using C/C++ and/or Rust in embedded or RTOS environments.
• Perform software design reviews, code reviews, and verification activities to ensure safety, reliability, and performance compliance with space flight standards.
• Mentor and guide software engineers through technical leadership, code quality enforcement, and system-level integration.
• Support spacecraft-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight simulation testing environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes, tools, and best practices.
• Participate in mission readiness reviews, anomaly resolution, and on-orbit software updates and maintenance.

What is needed

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of experience developing embedded or real-time software for space, aerospace, robotics, or mission-critical systems
• Proven experience leading software development through all phases of the system lifecycle
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, with working knowledge of Python or scripting languages
• Familiarity with RTOS, bare-metal programming, or Linux-based embedded systems
• Deep understanding of software reliability, deterministic timing, concurrency, and resource management
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Domestic travel up to 15%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with flight software frameworks (e.g., NASA cFS, F' FPrime, or custom architectures)
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and interface control documentation
• Knowledge of space communication protocols (CCSDS, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, etc.)

Benefits:

• Equity-Based Compensation
• Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
• Health and Wellness Stipend
• Commuter Benefits

TCI PRECISION METALS | E-Z LOK

Divisions of Tool Components, Inc.

 |  MANAGER

Full-Time | On-Site | Gardena & Los Alamitos, CA | $100,000 – $130,000 DOE

TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK are sister divisions of Tool Components, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned manufacturing company founded in 1956.

TCI Precision Metals, headquartered in Gardena, CA, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Machine-Ready Blanks—precision-ground and milled aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and copper products that eliminate material prep for machine shops and OEMs nationwide.

E-Z LOK, based in Los Alamitos, CA, is a well-known brand of threaded inserts for metal, wood, and plastic—including the E-Z LOK™ solid wall, E-Z Coil™, E-Z Knife™, E-Z Hex™, E-Z Sonic™, and E-Z Press™ product lines—sold through a nationwide distributor network and direct e-commerce.

Both divisions hold ISO 9001 certification, and TCI additionally holds AS9100 certification. Together, they serve industries including aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, automotive, and general manufacturing.

We are looking for a hands-on Purchasing Manager to take full ownership of procurement across both TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK. This is an individual contributor role reporting directly to the Owner/President. You will split your time between both facilities—primarily based at TCI in Gardena with approximately one day per week at the E-Z LOK facility in Los Alamitos. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing, day-to-day purchasing, inventory optimization, supplier management, and cost reduction for both operations. The right person combines sharp negotiation skills with deep knowledge of metals and manufactured components supply chains, and is comfortable working across two distinct product lines and ERP environments. This is a high-impact role with real visibility—your decisions will directly affect margins, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency across the entire organization.

•       Build and maintain strong relationships with mills, metal distributors, and component suppliers across both TCI and E-Z LOK product lines

•       Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness

•       Research, identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors for raw materials, threaded insert components, packaging, and other supplies

•       Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, freight terms, and consignment or exclusivity arrangements

•       Develop backup sourcing and disaster recovery strategies to ensure supply continuity for both divisions

•       Oversee daily purchasing of raw materials, MRO items, packaging, and other supplies for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and approve purchase orders within established dollar limits

•       Manage freight purchasing and freight claims

•       Ensure accurate order quantities, pricing, due dates, and vendor confirmations

•       Expedite late orders and manage material shortages across both facilities

•       Resolve PO discrepancies, invoice mismatches, and receiving issues

•       Help set and maintain min/max levels, reorder points, safety stock, and order policies for both divisions

•       Balance inventory availability against excess and obsolete stock

•       Coordinate buys based on demand forecasts, customer orders, production schedules, and seasonality

•       Support cycle count and inventory accuracy efforts where purchasing impacts inventory health

•       Work closely with production, planning, warehouse, sales, and customer service teams at both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Ensure material availability to support manufacturing schedules without interruption at either facility

•       Prioritize purchases for urgent jobs, stockouts, and customer commitments

•       Communicate supply risks, delays, and allocation issues early and proactively

•       Coordinate with quality on supplier corrective actions and vendor quality issues

•       Ensure purchased materials meet specifications, certifications, and regulatory requirements (including AS9100 for TCI’s aerospace work)

•       Maintain vendor documentation including W-9s, insurance certificates, conflict minerals declarations, country-of-origin documentation, and RoHS/REACH compliance records as applicable

•       Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, alternate sourcing, consolidation, and value analysis across both divisions

•       Track purchase price variance (PPV) and document savings

•       Review and respond to vendor price increases and market changes

•       Identify freight, packaging, and minimum order quantity improvements

•       Maintain accurate item and vendor purchasing data in the ERP systems (NetSuite & Epicor) for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and update lead times, costs, supplier records, and purchasing parameters

•       Leverage ERP/MRP outputs to plan and manage purchasing activity

•       Report on open POs, late deliveries, supplier scorecards, inventory position, and savings across both divisions

•       Serve as a backup for credit issues and order releases

•       Review POs for accuracy, detail, and lead time alignment

•       Manage bid buyouts and bid inventory processes

•       Purchase goods and services across the organization as needed

•       Lead the weekly SAT (Supply Action Team) meeting

•       Prepare and distribute material usage reports

•       Reduce spend significantly, YOY, for both companies in the first year on comparable volume

•       Improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) metrics across both divisions

•       Increase inventory turns while maintaining service levels

•       Reduce stockout frequency across key materials and finished goods components

•       Decrease past-due purchase order backlog

•       Improve supplier quality performance and reduce vendor-related nonconformances

•       Reduce excess and obsolete inventory exposure

•       7–10+ years of purchasing experience in metals, manufacturing, or industrial distribution

•       Deep knowledge of metal raw materials (aluminum plate and sheet, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper) and/or manufactured component supply chains including mills, service centers, and distributors

•       Proven track record of negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers

•       Strong ERP proficiency—experience with NetSuite, Epicor, or similar manufacturing ERP systems

•       Solid understanding of MRP logic, inventory management principles, and demand planning

•       Experience managing supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and vendor qualification processes

•       High attention to detail with strong analytical skills and comfort working with data

•       Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

•       Self-directed and able to manage competing priorities across multiple facilities in a fast-paced environment

•       Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

•       Experience in aerospace or defense supply chains with familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality standards

•       APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar professional certification

•       Experience with e-commerce and distribution-based purchasing models

•       Familiarity with freight management, incoterms, and logistics optimization

•       Experience managing procurement across multiple sites or product lines

•       Competitive salary of $100,000 – $130,000 depending on experience

•       Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

•       401(k) with company match

•       Paid time off and holidays

•       A stable, family-owned company with nearly 70 years of history and strong values

•       Direct access to ownership and the ability to make a real impact across two thriving businesses

•       A collaborative, no-nonsense team environment where your work matters

DMF is looking for a recent Electrical Engineering graduate with a passion for electronics and circuit design to join our new product development team. In this role you will work on developing industry leading LED lighting and IOT products with exposure to everything from ideation to detailed circuit design, analysis, prototyping and validation. The candidate will be an integral part of a dynamic and growing engineering team with room to innovate, learn and grow rapidly.

This role is onsite in Carson, CA.

The salary range is $75,000 to $100,000 (based on skills/knowledge/experience).

Responsibilities:

• Support the Electrical Engineering team in the design and qualification of compact LED drivers incorporating switch mode power supplies and associated control and communication circuits.
• Execute hardware testing and report results for review.
• Perform detail circuit design, simulation and prototyping under the direction of a senior engineer.
• Troubleshoot field returns, identifying root cause of problem and potential design improvements.
• Work with a cross functional team consisting of Mechanical engineers, Firmware engineers, Industrial Designers, and Project Managers supporting the overall product development effort.
• Follow the company product development process, conduct design reviews and interface with other engineers and departments to ensure an efficient transfer from design to production.

Requirements:

• Passionate about solving problems, using technology, and building product.
• Ideally, 2 or more years of professional experience with exposure to circuit design or testing within the consumer or industrial electronics sector.
• Knowledgeable with the fundamentals of electronics, components, and circuit design
• Hands on experience with electronics through professional experience, personal projects or college assignments.
• Able to communicate in an effective and professional manner (written and oral).
• High level of maturity and organization with a healthy obsession to learn
• Experience with microcontrollers and firmware is a plus.

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• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings for mechanical components and cable assemblies to verify compliance with specifications.
  
• Perform receiving inspection and/or product-level inspection to determine material conformance.
  
• Use basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, microscopes, etc.) to verify dimensional and visual requirements.
  
• Perform inspection of electronic assemblies and cable assemblies for workmanship and labeling accuracy.
  
• Identify and document nonconforming material.
  
• Process nonconformance records in QT9, including data entry and supporting documentation.
  
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure proper material status identification.
  
• Communicate inspection findings to QC Manager and internal departments as required.
  
• Assist with sorting, rework verification, and containment activities when needed.
  
• Support organization and maintenance of inspection areas and documentation.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

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• High School Diploma or GED required.
  
• Minimum 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
  
• Basic understanding of electronic or electro-mechanical assemblies is a plus.
  
• Experience working within a documented quality system (ISO 9001 preferred).
  
• Familiarity with inspection tools and measuring equipment.
  
• Experience entering data into ERP or quality management systems is a plus.
  

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• Strong attention to detail and disciplined inspection habits.
  
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions accurately.
  
• Comfortable inspecting small components and assemblies under magnification.
  
• Ability to stand, sit, and move between inspection stations for extended periods.
  
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  
• Clear verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to write concise and legible inspection notes.
  
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
  
• Willingness to ask questions when requirements are unclear.
  
• Ability to work independently once trained.
  

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• Medical, vision and dental insurance
  
• 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 4% in eligible compensation)
  
• Flexible Spending Account
  
• 2 weeks paid vacation
  
• 1 Week sick pay
  
• 10 company holidays
  
• Group life insurance
  

• Hourly: $26 - $34

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We're hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

Join as a founding member of the Supply Chain team. To scale in relation to our exploding demand, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will work directly with our Head of Supply Chain in ramping up our production and building the team to do so. This Strategic Sourcer will lead procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development/quality and inventory. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of aerial systems with the desire and capability to take on new challenges in unfamiliar areas to help keep soldiers off the battlefield. In addition, this individual will be responsible for:

• Leading the commodity strategy of all electronic systems including PCB's, EEE components and more
• Develop, and manage the supply base to enable quick prototype deployment and introduction to scalable production for drone integration
• Develop and manage purchase part inventory plans
• Independently question the requirements of our engineers regarding tolerance, lead times, etc.
• Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs and RFQs
• Independently negotiate contracts including pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability, and intellectual property
• Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production
• Work collaboratively with internal teams on sourcing strategy, market analysis, trade-off analysis reviews, make v buy, and supplier roadmaps with engineers to support cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Partner with internal stakeholders on requests for information, request for proposal, and request for quotation

You should have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain or business
• 4+ years of procurement or supplier management experience
• Experience in electro-mechanical systems procurement
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

US Salary Range

$120,000 - $170,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.

We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.