Engineering Structures Elsevier Jobs in Encinitas, CA

Control Air Enterprises LLC’s San Diego Electrical Division is looking to hire an organized, timely, and respectful Electrical estimator with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Electrical industry. The estimator must have a track record of success in managing multiple projects simultaneously. In addition, they must have excellent organizational and time management skills along with estimating software experience ((ConEst (preferred), Accubid, & Bluebeam)).

Responsibilities

The Electrical Estimator’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Review and evaluate ITBs to identify projects aligned with company capabilities.
• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and documentation to prepare accurate time, material, and labor cost estimates.
• Examine specifications and front-end documents to assess scope and pricing impacts.
• Participate in site walks for select opportunities to gather project insights.
• Perform detailed electrical take-offs for commercial and industrial projects.
• Prepare clear, competitive, and well-documented estimates and proposals.
• Develop conceptual estimates and value-engineering options to support project budgeting.
• Generate alternate design solutions as needed to optimize cost and efficiency.
• Solicit, obtain, and evaluate quotes from material suppliers, equipment vendors, and subcontractors.
• Communicate effectively and manage scheduling, analysis, and estimating responsibilities.
• Review bid documents to identify potential conflicts or constructability issues.
• Coordinate personnel in assembling comprehensive estimates.
• Engage with clients to gather necessary data and assemble complete project costs.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and designers on estimate adjustments or changes.
• Ensure organized handoffs to Project Managers for seamless project execution.
• Identify risks, scope gaps, and cost impacts during the estimating process.
• Adhere to company procedures for communication, documentation, timesheets, and estimate assembly.
• Develop and maintain cost databases to support future estimates.
• Research and compile historical company data into spreadsheets and records.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Learn and utilize company software programs essential to daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with a proactive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication and listening skills to collaborate effectively with team members and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with estimating software; ConEst and SureCount preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the electrical industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred, but not required.
• Ability to present a confident, professional image in all interactions.
• Knowledge of NEC, CEC, and California Building Code standards.

Benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FSA & extra insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Pay range: $80k - $125k

Let’s be honest- life is too short to work at a job that you don’t love. So, do something about it! Come be a part of our team and work with us on industry defining projects. We are a family of passionate people, who are smart and kind, and have some pretty amazing skills. We love what we do, and love being California’s Homegrown Mechanical Experts.

A little bit about us. We have been in business for over 42 years, are a full mechanical contracting firm specializing in Major Construction, Tenant Improvement, Industrial, Plumbing, Retrofit, Service, Controls, Energy Commissioning and Detailing. Our divisions can handle a wide range of projects and services that include Design Build, Design Assist and Plan & Spec for facilities in the Medical, Entertainment, Laboratory, Hotel, Resort, Office, Government, Education, Civic and Commercial industries. Oh, we are also 100% employed owned (ESOP), have over 1,000 family members, and have one of the largest fabrication shops in California. Our corporate headquarters are in Southern California (Anaheim - just south of Los Angeles), conveniently located near several major freeways. We also have offices in San Diego and Hayward (Northern California). Our manufacturing facilities are located in Anaheim (Southern California) and Hayward (Northern California).

Please refer to our website at for additional information.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Work with the Director of Merchandising on the planning, development, and execution of

an organization's merchandise strategy. This role involves analyzing market trends, and making data-driven decisions to optimize product assortment, pricing, and inventory levels. The goal is to maximize sales and profitability while ensuring that the merchandise aligns with the company's brand and customer expectations.

The strategic link between the product team and our cross functional partners in marketing, planning and sales.

Assortment Planning:

• Participate in merchandising strategies and creation of seasonal assortment plans to build profitable assortments that will meet internal margin goals
• Partner with Director of Merchandising on seasonal style line plan creation and maintenance including but not limited to style number creation, color codes, and product variable data coding for PLM system
• Set and adjust pricing strategies to optimize sales and
• profitability, taking into account competitive pricing, cost structures, and market dynamics.

Business Reporting & Analysis:

• Assist in monitoring weekly sales, analyzing style performance and market trends to better understand channel specific needs and opportunities
• Learn to understand target customers by shopping retail stores and providing competitive analysis to enhance brand strategies and opportunities
• Assist in the development of inventory and markdown strategies that fuel company sales objectives

M&D Calendar:

• Assist the Director of Merchandising in maintaining the design calendar and development process to ensure timely completion
• Participate in development Milestone Meeting preparation, including sketch reviews, line assortment reviews, proto reviews, pricing and margin reviews, and internal sales presentations

GTM Calendar:

• Work with Director of Merchandising to set seasonal primary and secondary product marketing stories
• Develop Briefs for Creative Production
• Complete Channel Boxes in GTM Calendar

Sample Management

• Work closely with production to manage incoming photo samples
• Organize, maintain, and prepare samples for merchant presentations and requests from
• business partners
• Manage and organize the sample archive

Wholesale and E-Commerce Asset Creation

• Collaborate with the creative team on product descriptions
• Create shot list for seasonal photo assets and work closely with in-house photographer to
• ensure completion
• Work with Director of Merchandising on styling of both mens and womens collections, and
• assist on photoshoots
• Review photo assets and ensure they meet Outerknown standards

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in design, business, or marketing
• Apparel merchandising/buying background required; contemporary menswear experience
• a plus, planning experience a plus
• An understanding of the Outerknown brand and mission and how they translate to the
• collections at the e-commerce level
• Demonstrated ability to set initiatives and deliver results while maintaining a positive
• attitude
• Self-motivated and organized with a strong work ethic and ability to excel in a team
• environment

Sun Country Builders is an award-winning builder of multi-family affordable homes. We believe in meaningful relationships with our employees, clients and vendors. Many of Sun Country’s employees have been with the company for years. Our company culture fosters personal responsibility and offers ongoing growth and long-term career opportunities. We have a competitive compensation and benefits package and an excellent supportive work environment. We are looking for those who believe and work within our values of humility, gratitude, determined, hardworking, always learning and caring. Come join the team!

Recently named Elite Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in San Diego and Nationwide.

This position is in office, non-remote, in our Carlsbad location. This position will require you to commute to the job site in Brea or Coachella area 2-3 times a week.

Who we are looking for:

Must have experience:

• A construction management degree with 1 year of multifamily construction experience or at least 4 years of multifamily experience with a general contractor
• Strong Microsoft Office, Procore and general computer skills
• Strong plan interpretation skills

Characteristics that succeed in this position:

• Strategic thinker with attention to detail
• Strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator
• Highly organized and proactive problem-solver
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with excellent stress and time management skills

Core Responsibilities:

• Complete assigned duties with an exceptional level of accuracy and timeliness
• Implement project start up and close out procedures as directed by Project Manager
• Assist Project Managers in the subcontract/buyout process, including but not limited to, bid analysis, subcontract document drafting and purchase orders
• Acquire an understanding of all subcontract scopes of work, subcontract agreements, project plans, specifications, and prime contract with the Owner
• Create list of required submittals and pursue subcontractors. Upon receipt, review submittals for completeness as per project plans and specifications
• Upon receipt of changes by Owner, Architect, or Engineer, create Proposal Request and forward to applicable subcontractors for pricing
• Assist Project Superintendent with field related coordination and updating the project schedule
• Assist Project Managers in all project meetings (i.e. OAC, Coordination)
• Follow through with subcontractors to ensure all proposals are received. Analyze proposals for completeness
• Process and distribute RFIs timely and coordinate with affected subcontractors
• Assist Project Manager with maintaining the project schedule
• Assist Project Manager with maintaining the Potential Change Order to Owners log and Subcontractor Change Orders
• Assist Project Manager in budget and change order management

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment (e.g., copier, scanner, telephone)
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for data entry and document handling
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, or reach
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally (e.g., boxes of documents or office supplies)
• Visual acuity to read and produce documents, spreadsheets, and reports
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, over the phone, and via email

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and an excellent supportive work environment.

Sun Country Builders (“SCB”) is an equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to complying with all laws providing equal employment opportunities. SCB makes employment decisions such as hiring based on a candidate’s merit and our business necessity.

SCB encourages qualified applicants from every walk of life to apply as we continue to build our workforce where each employee’s uniqueness strengthens our culture of inclusiveness.

More About Sun Country Builders

Sun Country Builders was founded and incorporated in 1979, and has been in business continuously since then, with no change in name, licenses, or owner. Sun Country holds California B (General Contractor), C-5 (Framing & Rough Carpentry) and C-8 (Concrete) licenses. The firm’s primary area of work is multi-family housing, most typically of Type-V construction, either with or without structured parking.

Sun Country Builders has worked more than once for almost every one of our clients. One key developer client has brought us back dozens of times, with further projects in the pipeline. We’re extraordinarily disciplined, extraordinarily client-oriented, and we act out of a belief that we owe our developers a fiduciary duty, in the old-fashioned and true sense of the term. Come join the team!

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

About Proper Voltage

Proper Voltage is unlocking the next generation of battery technology across robotics, data centers, and defense. We build intelligent battery systems that make advanced chemistries-sodium-ion, lithium-titanate, lithium-silicon-work in products never designed for them.

• Humanoid robots can upgrade power systems without redesigning their platform.
• Data centers get safer, cost-effective backup power.
• Drones and autonomous vehicles get higher energy density with minimal integration effort.

If you want to tackle hard engineering problems that matter-power systems enabling humanoid robots, AI infrastructure, and next-gen mobility-this is the place.

Job Overview:

As the Head of Product & Programs at Proper Voltage you will be the driving force behind the definition and delivery of our portfolio of products. You will set a clear product vision and translate it into executable programs that align the business around a single, coherent direction.

This role owns the path from concept through production and field deployment, shaping what we build, why we build it, and how it comes together. To be successful, priorities must be clear, tradeoffs intentional and teams empowered to move quickly without losing alignment or rigor. Critically though this cannot come at the cost of the creativity and ambition that drives exceptional product.

If you thrive in balancing ambition and execution, can think creatively and with rigor and are a proven leader this is where you can build something that truly endures.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Organisation Building
• Build and lead a team spanning product management, technical program management, systems engineering and product data management
• Act as a trusted partner to the executive team in building and delivering our product vision
• Model the behaviors and leadership qualities that define our culture, serving as a visible advocate for collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Product Vision & Strategy
• Own and articulate a clear vision for Proper Voltage's products
• Translate customer needs, market requirements and company strategy into cohesive product roadmaps and platform strategies.
• Define product positioning, differentiation and lifecycle evolution in collaboration with commercial and engineering leadership.
• End-to-End Program Ownership
• Lead product realization from concept through to production
• Own program plans, milestones, risks and execution health across multiple concurrent product lines.
• Lead decision-making in ambiguous, fast-moving situations while maintaining product integrity and delivery discipline.
• Systems Engineering & Technical Integration
• Ensure product requirements are well-defined, traceable and balanced across all programs
• Partner closely with engineering leaders to ensure designs meet product intent and system-level requirements.
• Champion disciplined systems thinking without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Product Data & Configuration Control
• Own product structure, configuration management, and change control processes.
• Ensure product data integrity across the product lifecycle
• Balance startup speed with the rigor required for an industrial customer base

Required Qualifications:

• Proven success in leading product development teams on complex electromechanical products from concept through to production
• Deep understanding of engineering and manufacturing development process and tools
• Demonstrated experience operating with high levels of ambiguity
• 12 or more years of experience in technical program management, systems, new product introduction or product engineering
• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong technical background with comfort in multidisciplinary environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and driven to enforce process consistency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with:
• Lithium ion, sodium ion, and other advanced energy storage technologies.
• DC-to-DC converters and digital controls in power electronics.
• High-voltage battery backup systems and pulsed power systems.
• Analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design, simulation, and layout.
• Thermal management for high-power battery systems.
• Experience in startups or high-growth technology companies, demonstrating adaptability and versatility across engineering disciplines.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Company Equity
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible PTO with a generous holiday policy
• Hybrid-friendly work schedule, with travel as needed

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

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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.

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.

About Us:

American Zettler is a trusted leader in electronic components (relays, magnetics, displays), known for our commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and innovation. We support customers across a variety of industries with high-performance products and outstanding service.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Account Manager to join our team in Vista, CA. This role is responsible for managing a defined territory and/or account list, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, and driving sales growth through exceptional service, opportunity tracking, and new business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Territory & Account Management:
• Manage and grow business within an assigned territory and/or list of key accounts.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with buyers and engineers to ensure continued business and expansion opportunities.
• Sales & Backlog Management:
• Oversee the sales pipeline and backlog for your account base.
• Ensure accurate order fulfillment and timely communication with internal teams and customers.
• Customer Service:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers within your territory.
• Provide high-level service, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring satisfaction.
• CRM & Opportunity Tracking:
• Use CRM tools to track the performance of legacy accounts and monitor progress on new opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date records and provide regular reporting on sales activities and forecasts.
• New Business Development:
• Identify and engage potential customers.
• Generate quotes, coordinate sample shipments, and follow up on evaluations.
• Work closely with prospects to convert opportunities into production orders.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in account management, customer service, or inside sales (preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and proficiency in MS Office.
• Comfortable working on-site in a structured, team-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $32 – $36.50 per hour plus commission based on new opportunity growth
• Full-time, stable work schedule
• Opportunity to work with an established and growing company
• Potential for career advancement within the organization