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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.

Operations Manager

Location: Richmond, CA

Compensation: Competitive base + 20% Bonus Potential

Benefits: 401(k) with matching, health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, professional development reimbursement

About the Role

As the Operations , you'll take ownership of the operations, facility and team of a fast-growing business within one of the leading names in custom cushions, upholstery, and mattresses. is a vertically integrated e-commerce manufacturer serving both consumers and commercial clients nationwide.

You'll work directly with our company president and operations staff to grow the business with clear ownership, autonomy, and impact.

Seeking an experienced, detail oriented, professional to manage all production operations and personnel at our ~20,000sf manufacturing facility. Significant experience managing a team in a production environment is required.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in custom-manufactured products rather than assembly/line production environments, and will have strong leadership skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Significant growth opportunities available for increasing responsibility. This position reports to the owner/President of the company with significant opportunity for personal development and mentorship.

Why This Role Is Exciting

Ownership:

The Operations Manager will own daily production operations, ensuring workers adhere to company rules and meet efficiency and accuracy goals, while maintaining a safe working environment.

You'll own production team management and day-to-day fulfillment and the warehouse for all elements of the business—including foam cutting, finishing, packing and shipping. You'll ensure our high standards of production quality and on-time delivery are met, and lead us to new standards of excellence. You will also be measured on total cost of production, helping to improve the overall efficiency of our operations.

Collaboration:

You'll work directly for our President and owner, and collaborate with company leaders as a member of the senior management team.

Impact:

This is a pivotal role—your performance directly shapes and enables FoamOrder's growth trajectory. Operations is an area that needs reinforcement at our company, and can help unlock significant growth potential by implementing new technologies and processes and helping us grow our team, facilities, and overall operations.

Relationship Building:

You're exceptional at building rapport, earning trust, and cultivating lasting relationships with your production team, and your peers in other functions. Your ability to connect and lead production employees, as well as to lead them to more compensation, responsibility and maximizing their potential will be instrumental in their success.

Career Growth:

If you've ever wanted to run your own business or move into a CEO-track role, this position gives you that experience in a real, profitable company—with guidance from an accomplished President/Owner who scaled multiple tech startups before acquiring and modernizing FoamOrder.

Rewards:

This role includes competitive base compensation as well as significant bonus potential for hitting key performance metrics, including on-time delivery, error rate, and total cost of production - your earnings will grow directly with your success.

What You'll Do

Lead a Team to Increasing Performance and Success

• Lead and manage a team of production staff, providing training, guidance, and support.
• Implement and enforce production rules, policies, and procedures.
• Understand and employ progressive discipline when needed.
• Ensure all workers know their priorities and key tasks.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard new production staff.
• Train new team members and conduct ongoing training to develop skills.
• Conduct employee performance and compensation reviews.
• Know how to do every job in the warehouse, to be able to train new employees and to fill in as necessary
• Foster a positive team culture and promote job ownership.

Production/Order Fulfillment Management

• Manage daily production schedule and order scheduling
• Meet production goals, both efficiency and throughput
• Ensure the production and warehouse areas are clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Conduct monthly OSHA/Safety training and maintain compliance logs.
• Optimize production shifts and schedules to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.

Performance Metrics you will champion/lead/drive:

• Safety compliance and results
• On-time order rate
• Order accuracy rate
• Total cost of production (labor plus materials/revenue)
• Establish and track team goals and bonus structures.
• As metrics and goals are achieved, develop new, appropriate, and fair metrics and goals.
• Work with the management team to identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Strategic Projects

• Drive implementation of new, modern production management software and other technology to increase efficiency and performance

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Strong experience in custom manufacturing
• Minimum 7+ years in a manufacturing management role preferred, ideally with custom-build product lineup vs. assembly production process.
• Undergraduate degree, ideally in an engineering/production/supply-chain or related field
• Proven success leading a team in a custom-production environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to train and motivate team members
• Experience with best-practice safety programs and regulations
• Strong understanding of production operations and best practices, and able to bring those principles to our environment and implement them (5S, Kaizen, Lean, etc.)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Familiarity with production management systems
• Desire for growth into a senior management role at a growing small company

Benefits & Perks

• Competitve Compensation including base salary and bonus plan
• 401(k) matching
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Career development support: The company actively encourages and covers attendance at workshops, and career-based learning programs for top performers

About

is a leading e-commerce manufacturer of custom foam products—including cushions, mattresses, organic latex bedding, and more. Headquartered in Richmond, CA, we manufacture all products in-house and ship nationwide.

The company is led by Mike Handelsman, a Harvard MBA and former executive at several high-growth technology companies, and ex-consultant at McKinsey, and brand leader at Procter & Gamble. FoamOrder combines modern e-commerce strategy with American manufacturing excellence to serve both retail and commercial clients.

Ready to take ownership of a fast-growing business?

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Tweaking Cat Studios

Tweaking Cat Studios is an independent game studio developing our first title. The project is fully funded and currently in the prototype phase, with a planned launch in 2028. We are building a small, highly collaborative team focused on crafting a distinctive and cohesive player experience.

We are looking for an experienced Art Director to define, guide, and protect the artistic vision of the game from early prototype through production and launch.

We work out of an office in Sausalito and the team is almost entirely face-to-face.

Role Overview

The Art Director partners closely with Game Design and Engineering to establish and maintain the visual identity of the game. This role is responsible for defining the artistic direction, guiding production art pipelines, and ensuring visual consistency across all aspects of the game.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited for someone comfortable working in a small studio environment where strategic direction and practical execution often go hand-in-hand.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Game Design to craft the artistic vision of the game
• Define and maintain the visual style, tone, and artistic direction
• Create and maintain art bibles, style guides, and visual reference materials
• Direct internal and external artists to ensure consistency and quality
• Review and provide feedback on all art assets to maintain the artistic vision
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure art integrates effectively into the Unity pipeline
• Help define production pipelines and workflows appropriate for a small team
• Evaluate and onboard external art partners or contractors when needed
• Maintain visual consistency across environments, characters, UI, VFX, and marketing assets
• Support early prototyping with visual exploration and concept direction
• Help plan art production to support milestones through final release

Required Qualifications

• Industry experience shipping multiple commercial games
• Prior experience as Art Director, Lead Artist, or equivalent leadership role
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a cohesive artistic vision across shipped titles
• Experience directing multidisciplinary art teams (environment, character, UI, VFX, etc.)
• Deep understanding of real-time game art pipelines
• Experience working with Unity-based production pipelines (not Unreal)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with design and engineering teams
• Strong visual communication and feedback skills
• Ability to work in a small studio environment where roles can be flexible

Nice to Have

• Experience building art pipelines for small or startup game studios
• Experience shipping games on PC or console
• Experience managing external art vendors
• Concept art or visual development background
• Experience with stylized or distinctive visual identities

About Tweaking Cat Studios

Tweaking Cat Studios is an independent studio developing our first title. The project is fully funded and currently in prototype, with a planned release in 2028. We are building a small team focused on craftsmanship, collaboration, and creating a distinctive game experience.

Our legal agency client is looking for a Technical Presentation Designer with technical background.
This presentation designer must have either a degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Legal, Engineering, Science etc. OR experience working as a legal presentation designer.

Mostly remote with occasional out of state travel (Texas, New York, Washington DC, SoCal for ~5-10 day stints every ~2-3 months)
Role will start in a part-time ~30 hour capacity with potential to scale up/down based on workload. Also potential for overtime hours and conversion to full-time.
Top Must-haves:
- Degree in a technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Legal, Physical Sciences, or similar)
- 2+ years of experience creating technical presentation (e.g., architecture blueprint views of large buildings, characters, medical devices, manufacturing instruments, etc.)
- Photoshop, Keynote, Illustrator
- Bonus: 2D and/or 3D animation skills

This Technical Presentation Designer will be:
- Creating and revising PowerPoint presentation decks with complex content
- Working on Illustrations and video editing for assets
- Format and design slides
- Lay out informational graphics

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.

Benefits

Our client, a global luxury brand, is looking for a Digital Production Designer to join their team on an ongoing (1 year+) contract, 40 hours per week, onsite 5 days a week in Corte Madera. The Digital Production Designer supports the design and PM teams by preparing, localizing, and optimizing digital creative for global markets. This seasoned production professional is a Figma expert who ensures flawless execution of templates, translations, and final production files across emails, landing pages, homepages, and other digital assets.

Digital Production Designer Responsibilities:
- Optimize designer-created files for go live and prepare annotated handoff files.
- Flow localized copy into templates; manage translated and blank template versions.
- Update images, text, and components within emails and web templates.
- Lead translation and localization workflows with accuracy and minimal oversight.
- Collaborate with Designers, PMs, and Creative Directors to ensure smooth production.
- Maintain organized file structures and digital archives.
- Use PM tools (Airtable) to manage copy and production tasks.

Digital Production Designer Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years as a Production Designer/Artist within major brands or agencies.
- Expert level Figma skills; strong Photoshop and InDesign knowledge.
- Proven experience with localization and template driven production.
- Extremely strong attention to detail and ability to catch errors quickly.
- Confident communicator who asks clarifying questions and works independently.
- Comfortable in a production focused role. 
- Reliable, steady performer who handles tight timelines without heavy PM support.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

About the Company

Pegasus Solar is the fastest growing provider of proprietary solar mounting hardware and project design software in the United States. In 2025, we manufactured and shipped more than 40 million parts, with a Pegasus system installed once per minute. We are a tight knit, high impact team driven to accelerate the widespread deployment of solar by making it simpler, faster, and better. Founded in 2012, Pegasus partners with installers to design and engineer products that improve installation efficiency and long-term reliability. With over 130 patents issued and pending and over half a million solar projects installed using Pegasus, we continue to set the standard for innovation and reliability in solar. Our purpose is Accelerating Solar Deployment. If you are passionate about clean energy, innovation, and scaling world class hardware, this is where you will make an impact.

About the Role

As a Global Procurement & Trade Manager, you will own supplier procurement, purchase execution, and manage international trade operations across Pegasus’s global supply chain. This role is responsible for issuing purchase orders, coordinating inbound and outbound logistics, and facilitating import/export customs compliance for shipments into the United States and other international markets. You will work closely with Pegasus manufacturing and sourcing, our logistics partners, finance, planning/forecasting, and the sales operations to ensure material availability, optimize cost control, and ensure compliant global movement of goods. The Global Procurement & Trade Manager will report directly to the Head of Manufacturing & Supply Chain and will support the Director of Business Intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Supplier Management
• Own end-to-end procurement execution with domestic and international suppliers.
• Plan, issue and manage purchase orders aligned to approved demand plan.
• Support domestic and international strategic supplier selection.
• Monitor and track supply chain pricing, sourcing lead times, MOQs and contractual sourcing terms, indexed with prevailing material, labor costs, logistics, FOREX and import duties.
• Work closely with Manufacturing & Sourcing to build strong supply chain partnerships, ensuring timely capacity development, consistent product quality, risk mitigation, and best value landed COGs.
• Work closely with Quality to execute timely supply chain audits.

• Import / Export & Trade Compliance
• Own all import and export operations for Pegasus globally.
• Work closely with Pegasus customs brokers to manage customs clearance for imports into the United States and other countries.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, tariffs, duties, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics providers.
• Maintain accurate HTS codes, country of origin data, and trade documentation.

• Logistics & Inventory Execution
• Oversee inbound and outbound international logistics execution.
• Coordinate shipment timing with suppliers, warehouses, and 3PL partners.
• Manage quarterly inventory counts and reconciliation at Pegasus’ headquarter warehouse and multiple 3PLs.
• Ensure accurate inventory receipts and ERP transactions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Pegasus demand planning and forecasting.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Operations, Engineering, or equivalent Supply Chain Professional certification.
• 10+ years of working experience.
• 5+ years working in procurement, global trade, and supply chain operations.

Required Skills

• Strong working proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle Netsuite.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis experience.
• Global procurement and supply chain management experience.
• Experience in planning and procurement for in-house assembly and packout.
• Possesses strong analytical and data driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbally.

Preferred Skills

• Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning experience highly desired.
• Hardware or durable goods manufacturing experience.
• Experience in high growth or scaling companies.
• Fluency in Mandarin and Spanish.

Pay range and compensation package

Work location – While the position can largely be remote, it is expected that the Global Procurement & Trade Manager will be onsite a few days each month for team collaboration and to coordinate inventory count validation. Travel – The position will require periodic travel to interface with supply chain partners and to attend trade shows.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pegasus Solar is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Description:

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students.

MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.

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• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
  
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
  
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
  

Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home.

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• Salary: $44,768.00 per person (approximately $168,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
  
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
  
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  Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year
  

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• Both spouses must be age 27 or older
  
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
  
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty
  
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
  
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
  
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
  
• High school diploma or GED required
  
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
  
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This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visit

We’re seeking dependable individuals who want to build a side income alongside their full-time work. This role offers flexible tasks you can perform outside your regular job hours. You’ll be given structured guidance and tools to identify side hustles that complement your main job, without conflict or burnout.

Responsibilities:

• Work through curated side-hustle ideas and evaluate which suit your skills and schedule

• Test and implement methods to generate extra income (e.g. remote tasks, micro-projects)

• Track your time and earnings; maintain simple reports

• Adjust your workflow and focus on the side hustles that deliver the best return

Requirements:

• Must have a full-time job already (or other main commitment)

• Reliable internet access and a device (laptop, tablet or smartphone)

• Basic organization skills and ability to work independently

• Willingness to learn and experiment

Preferred Qualities:

• Self-motivated

• Good at managing time

• Comfortable trying new things

• Able to commit a few hours each week

Benefits:

• Work on your own schedule (evenings/weekends)

• Low risk; minimal overhead

• Opportunity to scale income over time

• Support and guidance provided

We’re looking for people interested in a part-time remote opportunity to supplement their main income. This position is ideal for professionals, freelancers, and anyone who wants to improve their financial situation with flexible, manageable work.

You’ll receive access to structured resources explaining simple, effective ways to earn extra income using your existing skills and free time.

Responsibilities:

• Review step-by-step guides and apply them independently

• Choose methods that fit your experience and lifestyle

• Monitor and report your own results to measure progress

• Maintain consistency and reliability

Requirements:

• Reliable internet connection and basic computer literacy

• Strong self-motivation and time management

• Comfortable working independently

• Willingness to learn new approaches

Benefits:

• Remote and flexible schedule

• No selling or cold calling

• Practical ways to build a stable side income

• Opportunity for long-term financial growth