Engineering Structures Jobs in Pleasanton, CA
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Key Responsibilities
Business & Revenue Growth
- Own P&L and revenue targets for the Hi-Tech vertical.
- Drive new business (hunting) with global technology, semiconductor, product engineering, and platform companies.
- Expand existing accounts through farming and cross-selling the companies capabilities.
- Identify and build pipeline for large transformation and ER&D deals.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as senior client partner for strategic Hi-Tech accounts.
- Build CXO-level relationships across engineering, product, and digital leadership.
- Position the company as a strategic engineering and technology transformation partner.
Strategic Leadership
- Define go-to-market strategy for the Hi-Tech segment.
- Work closely with delivery, solutioning, and practice teams to create differentiated offerings.
- Drive market expansion in areas like Product Engineering, Digital Engineering, Cloud, AI, Embedded, and Platforms.
Deal & Governance
- Lead large deal pursuits, RFP responses, and commercial negotiations.
- Ensure governance, margin management, and account profitability.
- Track market trends, competitor landscape, and emerging technology opportunities.
Desired Candidate Profile
- 15+ years of experience in Hi-Tech / Product Engineering / Engineering Services.
- Proven track record of hunting + farming with global technology or semiconductor clients.
- Experience managing large strategic accounts and multi-million-dollar portfolios.
- Strong exposure to ER&D, Digital Engineering, Software Platforms, Embedded, Cloud, or AI.
- Demonstrated CXO engagement and large deal closure capability.
Design Engineering Supervisor (Onsite | Union City, CA) — Apply Today!
Insight Global is seeking a Design Engineer Supervisor to join a leading medical device manufacturer developing innovative medical products and precision mechanical solutions used in cutting-edge care environments worldwide. In this role, you’ll guide a small and talented engineering team while staying hands‑on with mechanical design - driving projects from early concept through testing, validation, and release. You’ll help shape product direction, mentor engineers, and elevate the quality and performance of life‑changing medical technologies.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead mechanical design and development of innovative medical products from concept through release
- Provide day‑to‑day technical direction, mentorship, and project oversight for design engineers
- Review and approve CAD models, drawings, specifications, and validation documentation
- Drive engineering problem‑solving, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability goals
- Support quality efforts, including NCR/MRB reviews and root‑cause investigations
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of engineering documentation (DHF, DMR) and adherence to design controls
- Use field data and user feedback to improve usability, safety, and product performance
- Partner with cross‑functional teams to keep projects on track and resolve engineering challenges
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Materials Engineering
- 5+ years of medical device product development, or related, experience (required)
- Strong SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling skills
- Experience with prototyping, testing, and engineering analysis
- Understanding of design inputs/outputs, traceability, and risk management
- Experience participating in NCR/MRB processes and root‑cause analysis
- Prior leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience
- Ability to work onsite full‑time in Union City, CA
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With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
Job Overview
This position is responsible for the research, design, development and sustainability of electronic medical equipment. This individual serves as electrical engineer in a project team. As a key member of the project team, the engineer will collaborate closely with engineers and a cross-functional team to support the full product lifecycle.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties
- Provide electrical technical in the research, design, development and sustainability of electronic circuits for medical devices. Ensure and maintain compliance to Corporate and Industry standards.
- Performs medical devices electrical system requirement study and functions research, participates in design & development activities, collaboration with contractors defining interface, power consumption and board dimensions.
- Programs bare metal coding for system control, performs design activities using EDA tools like OrCAD for schematics capture and PCB layout, generate circuit schematic diagrams, bills of materials and performance analyses, works with contractors for PCB fabrication and SMT, brings up PCB in the lab with tools like multimeter, oscilloscope.
- Perform system assembly, function testing, data analyzing, and test results documenting.
- Prepare documents including Design Specifications, Verification and Validation protocols/reports, relevant Risk Analysis.
- Support design reviews and contribute to risk assessments and design verification activities.
- Remote and Onsite electrical technical support as needed by the project.
Minimum Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. preferred.
- Minimum 0-2 years related experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Deep understanding principles of DC regulators, such as LDO, Switching regulators.
- Knowledge of microcontroller hardware design and firmware coding, sensor interfaces such as SPI, I2C.
- Experience with EDA tools (OrCAD, Altium Designer, KiCAD etc.) design for schematic capture, PCB layout.
- Strong lab skills, including experience with oscilloscopes, multi-meter, and other diagnostic tools.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and take direction from project leaders.
- Structured problem solving / root cause analysis.
- Ability to communicate within the discipline and with others who are not as technically trained.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledgeable using Adobe and Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Annual Salary of 97K-107K depending on experience
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About us
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Benefits at Getinge:
At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
QASource is a leading provider of outsourced software quality engineering services, specializing in scalable and customizable QA solutions for clients worldwide. With over 24 years of experience across diverse industries, we combine advanced AI technologies with traditional testing methodologies to enhance software quality, efficiency, and innovation. Our dedicated engineers integrate seamlessly into client workflows, providing tailored solutions that align with specific project needs. We prioritize continuous improvement, effective communication, and a culture of respect and inclusion, ensuring top-notch service to our valued clients.
We are seeking a high-performing Sales Executive to lead new client acquisition across mid-
market and enterprise software companies. This is a quota-carrying role focused on
identifying and closing new logo opportunities within engineering organizations that build
and maintain complex software applications.
This role benefits from QASource’s strong marketing engine that consistently delivers
inbound and nurtured leads. You’ll be responsible for engaging and progressing these
opportunities as well as generating your own pipeline through outbound efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, qualify, and close new logo opportunities within software product companies, with a focus on engineering and QA leadership.
- Engage both inbound leads generated by marketing and self-sourced opportunities through targeted outreach.
- Understand common QA challenges (e.g., test coverage, scalability, automation limits, technical debt) and map them to QASource’s service offerings.
- Conduct discovery, coordinate with technical pre-sales for solution design, and drive deals through the full sales cycle.
Required Qualifications:
- 3–7 years of quota-carrying experience in B2B sales, preferably in IT services or consulting.
- Track record of closing new logo deals in a multi-stakeholder sales cycle.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and QA processes (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).
- Understanding of AI/LLM use cases in software lifecycle.
- Proven ability to align technical services with business outcomes.
- Comfortable engaging with technical and executive decision-makers.
- Familiarity with sales tools (HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Specific knowledge of software QA services—including manual testing, test automation, API testing, and performance/security testing—is a strong plus.
- Prior experience working with or selling to software engineering or product teams.
- Industry familiarity in SaaS, health tech, fintech, or eCommerce.
Salary Range:
- $95,000 - $120,000 per annum (+Variable).
Perks:
- Health, vision, and dental benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Wellness programs and professional development opportunities.
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Information Professional Officer
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Responsibilities
Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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Hi, this is Mounika with Flexton, I have an amazing opportunity with one of our best clients in the Bay Area! Please have a look at JD below and drop your resume to or (4 if interested in applying!!
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Role:: Technical Program Manager
Location: San Francisco Bay Area or Remote, USA
Role and Responsibilities:
- Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support the Payments Engineering team.
- This person will partner with our Payments engineering, ops, and product teams to build/enhance decision making across multiple areas in the company. They will partner closely with the engineering leaders in Payments on processes, strategy, and execution.
- Develop a portfolio view of Payments programs' scope and objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and drive projects end-to-end. Provide leaders with sufficient visibility into execution status, issues, and decisions.
- Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large cross-functional initiatives aimed at increasing the productivity of our technical teams.
- The team is looking for a person with the technical background, who understands the problem space, will drive requirements, and leverage and apply their expertise to solve strategic problems.
- TPMs work on a variety of complex projects/ programs that touch multiple product surfaces, services, functions, and teams, and hence are required to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the details, working through unique challenges. It is a highly leveraged role that aims to improve the quality and velocity of work across cross-functional teams by acting as a "force multiplier".
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Technical Sales Account Manager (AI / Technology Accounts)
Experience: 5–10+ years
Industry: AI / Cloud / Enterprise Technology
About the Role
We are looking for a Technical Sales Account Manager with strong experience working with leading AI and technology-driven organizations such as Google, Slalom, Mphasis, Glean.AI or similar firms.
This role is ideal for someone who can blend technical expertise with strategic account management, helping grow and expand existing client relationships while identifying new opportunities within key accounts.
Key Responsibilities
Account Mining & Growth
Identify and develop opportunities within existing accounts
Drive revenue growth through upselling and cross-selling AI/technology solutions
Build long-term strategic account plans
Client Relationship Management
Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers
Act as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding their business and technical needs
Technical Sales Engagement
Work closely with engineering and product teams to deliver tailored solutions
Translate complex technical concepts (AI/ML, cloud, data platforms) into business value
Support solutioning, proposals, and client presentations
Collaboration
Partner with internal teams (delivery, pre-sales, product) to ensure successful execution
Coordinate across cross-functional teams to drive customer success
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in technical sales, account management, or client partner roles
Proven experience working with AI/ML, cloud, or data-driven solutions
Background with companies such as Google, Slalom, Infosys, Accenture, or similar consulting/tech firms
Strong understanding of:
AI/ML concepts
Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)
Enterprise software solutions
Key Skills
Strong account mining and expansion skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to bridge business and technical conversations
Strategic thinking with a growth mindset
Highly client-focused and relationship-driven
Preferred Qualifications
Experience selling or supporting AI-driven solutions or platforms
Prior experience managing enterprise or Fortune 500 accounts
Technical background (Engineering, Computer Science, or related field)
What We’re Looking For
A technical-savvy sales professional who can engage deeply with engineering and business teams
Someone who thrives on building relationships and growing accounts
A proactive individual who can identify opportunities and drive them to closure
Title: Project Engineer
Location: Union City, CA (East Bay Area)
Salary: $135K to 145K
Why Join Our Team
At W. M. Lyles Co., a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority, and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.
We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:
- Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
- Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
- Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business, so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.
If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then W. M. Lyles Co. is right for you!
Job Summary
This position is responsible for evaluating, coordinating, and distributing information necessary to complete a project on time, within budget, and to the quality specified.
Additionally, the Project Engineer is responsible for protecting and promoting the interest of both the company and client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a mid-level leader.
Essential duties and other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Assists with pre-construction activities as needed: construction planning and design, interpretation of design and drawings, application of construction methods.
- Develops, implements, and administers project engineering procedures and other work documentation.
- Assists with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
- Prepares estimate of company’s change order work.
- Assemble and notifies all parties of approved change orders in accordance with owner contract requirements.
- Issues service agreements for various needs as directed by Project Manager.
- Completes required new hire documentation for field personnel.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with owners, subcontractors and field personnel.
- Distributes new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses and other project information to all affected parties.
- Procures of labor, materials and equipment.
- Dedicated to achieving a “Zero Accident Culture” by adhering to site safety protocols and OSHA safety standards.
- Assists Field Engineers with job duty requirements such as timecard review and invoice processing.
- Takes weekly jobsite photographs for documentation purposes. Manages project photo database.
- Oversee in preparation of project status reports, participates in project status meetings, and development of meeting minutes.
- Assists in project close-out activities.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Trains employees, plans, assigns, and directs work, identifies complaints, and resolves problems.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Education and Experience
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years’ experience in estimating support, engineering, field support or similar experience.
- Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
- Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
- Strong computer skills and familiarization with software programs for job costing, scheduling and estimating.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- A valid California Driver’s License
- Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters if you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail or call toll-free 559-441-1900.
This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Please, no recruiter calls or emails.
The Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Company, including via mailing address, fax machine, email, or directly to employees, will be considered the property of the Company. The Company will not pay any fee for placements resulting from unsolicited resumes. The Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.
Agencies must receive advance written approval from the Company’s recruiting representative before submitting resumes, and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.
The Company will not pay fees to any Agency without such an agreement in place.
- Agencies must receive advance written approval from the Company’s recruiting representative before submitting resumes, and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. The Company will not pay fees to any Agency without such an agreement in place. Agency agreements must be in writing and signed by the Human Resources Representative or their designee; no other Company employee is authorized to enter into agreements regarding candidate placements on behalf of the company. Please send any questions or concern to
Tax Partner – Financial Services (Hedge Funds / Fund of Funds / Private Equity)
Public Accounting Firm | Independent | No Private Equity Ownership
San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid)
Position Overview
A well-established, partner-led public accounting firm is seeking a Tax Partner – Financial Services to strengthen and grow its Investment Funds practice.
This role is specifically designed for a senior tax leader from a public accounting background with deep expertise advising:
- Hedge Funds
- Fund of Funds (FOF)
- Private Equity Funds & Sponsors
This is not an in-house role and not a private equity–backed platform. The firm is fully independent, with no private equity ownership now or in the future.
The incoming Partner will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to fund managers, general partners, and management companies while helping shape the long-term direction of the Financial Services Tax practice.
Key Responsibilities
Client Advisory & Relationship Leadership
- Serve as lead tax advisor to hedge funds, fund of funds, and private equity funds
- Advise fund sponsors and management companies on structuring, formation, and operational tax matters
- Provide guidance on GP/LP structuring, carried interest, and sponsor economics
- Act as trusted advisor to fund CFOs, controllers, tax directors, and legal counsel
- Lead high-level advisory discussions beyond compliance work
Technical Financial Services Tax Leadership
- Provide advanced expertise in partnership taxation (Subchapter K)
- Oversee complex partnership allocations, capital accounts, waterfalls, and carried interest structures
- Review and supervise partnership returns and investor reporting (Schedule K-1s)
- Advise on multi-tiered structures, blocker entities, and management company taxation
- Address multi-state, withholding, and investor-level considerations
- Support fund-level transactions, restructurings, secondary transactions, and exits
- Guide tax planning for domestic and offshore fund structures where applicable
Practice Growth & Leadership
- Drive strategic growth of the Financial Services Tax practice
- Collaborate with audit and advisory leaders serving asset management clients
- Mentor and develop managers and senior managers within the FS tax team
- Contribute to succession planning and long-term leadership development
- Participate in firm strategy discussions as a key Partner leader
Qualifications
Experience
- 12+ years in Financial Services / Investment Funds tax within public accounting
- Currently a Partner, Principal, Managing Director, or Senior Director ready for partnership
- Deep client experience with hedge funds, fund of funds, and private equity sponsors
- Background from Big 4, national, or strong regional firms with established funds practices
- Proven experience building and maintaining fund sponsor relationships
Technical Expertise
- Advanced knowledge of partnership taxation (Subchapter K)
- Strong experience with carried interest, profits interests, and sponsor-level taxation
- Expertise in complex allocation methodologies and fund economics
- Experience with multi-tier and alternative investment structures
- CPA required; MST, JD, or LLM (Tax) preferred
Leadership & Business Development
- Demonstrated ability to lead sophisticated financial services clients
- Existing relationships within the hedge fund / PE ecosystem preferred
- Entrepreneurial mindset aligned with long-term, independent firm growth
- Collaborative leadership style focused on team development and retention
- Ability to balance technical depth with commercial awareness
Why This Opportunity
- Independent public accounting firm — no private equity ownership
- Partner-led culture focused on stability and long-term value
- Strategic voice in shaping the Financial Services Tax practice
- Platform to grow hedge fund, FOF, and PE relationships with full firm support
- Emphasis on organic growth, not short-term PE-driven metrics
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Surface Warfare Officer
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Responsibilities
Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any of these specialized forces:
Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft carriers.
Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities, providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare support.
Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment and personnel for amphibious assault operations.
Combat-Logistics Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities through Fleet Support Ships.
Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines.
You may also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the prestigious Navy Nuclear community where you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
Work Environment
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the Pentagon, a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, or command and management positions at shore bases and stations around the world.
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Unless they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School. Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore.
Newly commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems. In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare qualification.
After completing these initial sea tours, Surface Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs, commands or strategic projects or they may be selected to work in recruitment. The ultimate goal for many: to one day command their own ship.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Surface Warfare Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer.
There are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, RI.
All candidates must also be U.S. Citizens.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as a Surface Warfare Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Surface Warfare Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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