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Engineering Supervisor
Location: Torrance, CA
Overview
This role supports a high-precision aerospace manufacturing organization known for craftsmanship, quality, and continuous improvement. The Engineering Supervisor works cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, NC Programming, Quality, and Operations to improve processes, integrate new programs, and ensure consistent, compliant production. This leader plays a critical role in mentoring engineers, supporting new product introductions, and resolving manufacturing challenges that impact quality, delivery, and profitability.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, values process discipline, and brings a problem-solving mindset to complex production challenges.
Position Responsibilities
- Serve as a key manufacturing engineering representative for new statements of work, new product integration, and process transitions.
- Ensure adherence to internal engineering and manufacturing standards; develop and implement new standards where needed.
- Collaborate with NC Programming, Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering on tooling and fixture design.
- Lead and support first-article and first-piece reviews alongside Quality, Engineering, Operations, and NC Programming.
- Mentor, train, and support the development of Manufacturing Engineers and Planners.
- Interface with customers as needed to resolve engineering or producibility issues.
- Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues related to scrap, rework, or low profitability.
- Support estimating and quoting efforts by reviewing designs for manufacturability and risk.
- Provide shop-floor engineering support during first-article builds and process validation.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate technical activities while monitoring performance against budgets, schedules, and organizational goals.
- Play a strong leadership role in New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Core Functional Areas
Process Standardization
- Develop and maintain work instructions, procedures, and manufacturing standards.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance cost, quality, and delivery.
- Maintain configuration control across customer part revisions and specifications.
- Manage Engineering Work Orders (EWO) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO), including:
- New part integration
- Tooling changes
- Part number and revision control
- Value engineering initiatives
Continuous Improvement
- Identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.
- Analyze manufacturing data to evaluate performance and resolve problems.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing tools and principles where applicable.
Project Management
- Develop and manage project schedules using MS Project or similar tools.
- Track progress, communicate expectations, and manage activities to budget and schedule.
Leadership & Communication
- Provide regular updates to leadership on project status and engineering initiatives.
- Deliver clear, organized, and effective presentations when required.
- Communicate complex or sensitive information professionally and tactfully.
- Foster collaboration across engineering, operations, and support functions.
- Motivate teams, manage conflict, and promote effective cross-functional communication.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Engineer Air Breathing Propulsion to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.
As an engineer supporting the Air Breathing Propulsion section, the selected candidate will support the design and analysis needs of unclassified and classified programs in Redondo Beach, California. Candidate will interface with customers to define study areas and report status on current programs and technology development efforts. Candidate may interface with their management and technical teams to define business relationships and technology initiatives for both IRAD (Internal Research and Development) and CRAD (Contractual Research and Development) efforts. This position will support a variety of programs performing analysis and integration activities.
Essential Functions:
- Lead engine performance and cycle analysis and provide guidance to programs
- Lead subsonic and supersonic inlet and exhaust design and integration
- Perform project planning to determine program requirements and develop plans for program execution
- Interface with external engine suppliers and manage external engine supplier activities
- Interface with internal and external customers, assisting in defining system requirements, defining study areas, and providing status on current programs and technology
- Develop and present materials for internal and external program related briefings
- Support new business generation and prepare proposal material
- Strong verbal and communication skills to interact with key cross-discipline stakeholders to achieve program objectives in a timely manner
- Technical and ICD writing
- Task planning, conducting technical peer reviews, and mentoring junior engineers
- Apply and contribute to the development of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
- Work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative
- Collaborate and execute on long-range goals and objectives.
- Develop advanced technological ideas and guide development into a final product.
Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experience.
- Air Breathing Propulsion knowledge and experience on aircraft (subsonic, supersonic or hypersonic) or missile systems.
- Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time.
- Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Education).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ten plus (10+) years of experience with Aeronautical Air Breathing Propulsion and Flight Sciences engineering disciplines.
- Experience with survivable propulsion systems
- Experience in technical leadership and guidance of junior Air Breathing Propulsion engineers.
- Experience in Air Breathing Propulsion processes and products throughout the program life cycle.
- Experience in hypersonic design and analysis
- Demonstrated ability to lead an engineering cross-functional team.
- Experience with Agile design teams and tools(Atlassian)
- Understanding of Systems Engineering Principles and Model Based Systems Engineering tools (MBSE) with a practical focus for relevant use cases in propulsion integration.
- Experience with PLM software (Teamcenter)
- Serve as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Act as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
- A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance with current or previous Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).
About the Company:
The company is a leading metal additive manufacturing (AM) partner for aerospace and defense organizations. They design, optimize, and produce mission-critical hardware that enables customers to leverage AM technologies in ways previously thought impossible. Their team supports cutting-edge programs across aviation, space, and national defense, delivering engineering excellence from concept through production.
About the Role:
The Principal Additive Manufacturing Engineer – Applications is a senior, customer-facing technical authority. You will work directly with aerospace and defense primes, OEMs, and government organizations to guide AM strategy, influence design decisions, and deliver advanced metal AM solutions for high-stakes missions. This role operates at a peer-to-peer level with senior customer engineers and plays a key part in shaping the future of AM adoption across critical defense and aerospace programs.
What You'll Do:
- Serving as the senior technical lead and trusted advisor for key aerospace and defense programs.
- Leading AM strategy, qualification plans, and adoption pathways across complex customer missions.
- Running technical design reviews, engineering workshops, and program strategy sessions with customer leadership.
- Translating mission and performance requirements into optimized metal AM solutions that balance cost, risk, and reliability.
- Developing high-impact proposals, white papers, and technical recommendations for advanced AM applications.
- Driving implementation of DfAM best practices, simulation-based optimization, and qualification approaches for mission-critical hardware.
- Working cross-functionally with business development, manufacturing, and quality teams on capture strategies and program execution.
- Acting as the primary technical interface from concept through qualification and production.
- Mentoring engineers and elevating the organization's customer-facing AM technical depth.
- Ensuring compliance with aerospace standards: AS9100D, NADCAP, MIL-SPEC, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements.
What You Need to Bring:
- Recognized expertise in metal additive manufacturing for aerospace and defense applications.
- A proven ability to influence design, qualification, and engineering decisions at primes, OEMs, and government agencies.
- Deep knowledge of LPBF/DMLS, DED, and hybrid AM processes and relevant alloys (Ti, Ni, Al, Cu).
- Strong background in aerospace materials science, metallurgy, and thermal-mechanical behavior of AM components.
- Proficiency in CAD (NX preferred), AM simulation tools, and FEA, with the ability to present technical findings clearly.
- Demonstrated success presenting to executive and non-technical customer stakeholders.
- Understanding of AS9100D, NADCAP, MMPDS, MIL-SPEC, and aerospace certification and qualification pathways.
- Leadership skills to mentor and guide engineering teams in both technical execution and customer engagement.
- Bachelor's degree required (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering).
- Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years in aerospace/defense AM engineering, advanced design, or manufacturing applications.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance (required for employment).
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Dynamic, collaborative culture focused on innovation and professional growth
Why Join:
Join a team that's redefining aerospace and defense manufacturing through innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Here, you'll:
- Work on real flight hardware that supports next-generation space and defense missions.
- Be part of a fast-growing, hands-on engineering culture where your ideas make an impact.
- Collaborate with experts across design, materials, and production to advance the frontiers of metal 3D printing.
- Access career development opportunities, advanced AM technologies, and a mission-driven environment that values curiosity and continuous learning.
Company Description
Meadows Mechanical is a trusted provider of plumbing, piping, and sheet metal services based in the Los Angeles area. With over 76 years of experience, the company has established a strong reputation in the aerospace and healthcare industries. Meadows Mechanical specializes in executing complex projects with expertise and confidence, drawing on its decades-long legacy. The company emphasizes quality and reliability in delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role located in Gardena, CA, for a Project Engineer. The Project Engineer will oversee and manage engineering projects, including project planning, coordination, and execution. Responsibilities also include ensuring technical standards are met, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. The role involves applying engineering principles to support successful project outcomes while adhering to timelines and budgets.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in Project Engineering, Project Management, and Project Planning
- Proficiency in Mechanical Engineering principles and practices
- Excellent Communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information effectively
- Organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
- Familiarity with aerospace or healthcare industries is a plus
- Ability to work on-site in Gardena, CA
- Experience with CAD software and project management tools is advantageous
Responsibilities
- Assist Project Manager(s) in planning project scope, schedule, manpower, and resource allocations.
- Coordinate between design team, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure all parties have the latest documents and information.
- Interpret design drawings, specifications, and codes; provide technical guidance and clarification to field teams.
- Prepare, track, and process Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and change orders.
- Support budget tracking, cost control, and change order management processes.
- Maintain up-to-date project documentation, including RFI logs, submittal logs, and equipment procurement schedules.
- Assist in procurement activities, including preparing purchase requisitions, comparing supplier quotations, and tracking deliveries.
- Work with the accounting team to prepare project billings, review subcontractor payment applications, and support project financial reporting.
- Monitor construction progress, perform site visits, and verify that work aligns with project plans, schedules, and quality standards.
- Participate in job walks, punch list reviews, site inspections, and safety walks.
- Act as a liaison between office engineering/management staff and field construction teams, ensuring accurate communication of design revisions, clarifications, and changes.
- Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities with contractors, vendors, and project teams.
- Ensure accurate closeout deliverables, including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and turnover documents.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of project goals and company objectives.
Salary Range
- $60,000 – $100,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Akkodis is seeking an Industrial Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Carson, CA. Ideally looking for applicants who can provide Industrial Engineering support and coordination during the development of aircraft interior components and will be responsible for determining most cost-effective methods to create products. Focal for industrialization on each new program.
Rate Range: $32/hour to $35/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Qualifications:
Specialized knowledge
Collaboration – Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives
Communication – Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with limited direction; ability to work within and lead in a team oriented environment
Excellent attention to detail.
Project and general management experience
Experience in manufacturing line set-up
Self-motivated and multi-tasker; able to level load own workload.
Level 1 Qualifications:
Education: BS in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
Experience: 0-3 years.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Windows Operating System®, Office XP®, AutoCAD.
Other Skills: Experience with airworthiness regulations desired. Basic Knowledge of Primary processes like CNC machining, Layup and Crush Core. Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally.
Description: Entry-level position within job field.
Level 2 Qualifications:
Education: BS in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience: 4-5 years.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Windows Operating System®, Office XP®., AutoCAD. Knowledge of design software
Other Skills: Experience with airworthiness regulations & LEAN tools such as valve stream mapping (VSM) “5S”. Strong Knowledge of Primary processes like CNC machining, Layup and Crush Core.
Description: Intermediate-Mid Level position within job field.
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Sr TIG Welder
About the Organization
Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.
EOE Statement
Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.
Description
We are seeking a motivated and experienced, Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welder to join our aerospace manufacturing team. This position is ideal for individuals who have experience and are eager to grow within a structured and supportive environment. You will assist in the welding, fabrication, and assembly of propellant space tank systems and sub-assemblies.
Pay Range: $40 to $60 per hour.
Position Requirements
- Weld, assemble, and fabricate various propellant space tank systems and sub-assembly components using GTAW (TIG) welding methods
- Use precision-calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers to ensure quality and accuracy
- Perform work in accordance with detailed procedures, specifications, and test instructions
- Read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing work instructions
- Utilize various mechanical tools and equipment with minimal supervision
- Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other heavy equipment safely
- Perform surface preparation processes such as blending, filing, and abrading of flight hardware
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Support team members with additional duties as required to ensure efficient operations
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of aerospace welding experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Technical training or certification in TIG welding
- Understanding of GTAW techniques and material weldability
- Ability to read blueprints or technical drawings
- Willingness to learn and follow precise instructions and procedures
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively
- Comfortable working with hand tools and shop equipment
- Forklift or crane certification is a plus
Work Environment:
- Aerospace clean room and shop environment
- Exposure to high-precision components and tight tolerances
- Regular lifting of up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods
Shift
Swing
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Long Beach
Category
Machine Shop
Req Number
MAC-25-00014
Position
Sr TIG Welder
Close Date
Post Internal Days
0
Number of Openings
1
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Hiring Manager(s)
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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.
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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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The pay range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000/yr USD.
WHO WE ARE:
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Skechers Digital Team is seeking a Digital Data Architect reporting to the Director, Digital Architecture, Consumer Domain. This role is responsible for designing and governing Skechers’ Consumer Data 360 ecosystem, enabling identity resolution, high-quality data foundations, personalization, loyalty intelligence, and machine learning capabilities across digital and retail channels.
The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader, have hands-on full-stack technical knowledge in enterprise technologies related to Skecher’s consumer domain, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment. You should have knowledge of consumer programs from an architecture/industry perspective, and you should have strong hands-on experience designing solutions on the Salesforce Core Platform (including configuration, integration, and data model best practices).
You will work cross-functionally with Digital Engineering, Data Engineering, Data Science, Loyalty, and Marketing teams to architect scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms that support advanced personalization and recommender systems.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Responsible for the full technical life cycle of consumer platform capabilities which includes:
- Capability roadmap and technical architecture in alignment to consumer experience
- Technical planning, design, and execution
- Operations, analytics/reporting, and adoption
- Define and evolve Skechers’ Consumer Data 360 architecture, including identity resolution (deterministic and probabilistic matching) and unified customer profiles.
- Architect scalable data models and pipelines across CDP, CRM, e-commerce, marketing automation, data lake, and warehouse platforms.
- Establish enterprise data quality frameworks including validation, deduplication, anomaly detection, and observability.
- Optimize SQL workloads and large-scale distributed queries through performance tuning, partitioning, indexing, and workload management strategies.
- Design and oversee ML pipelines supporting personalization, churn modeling, and recommender systems.
- Partner with Data Science teams to productionize models using distributed platforms such as Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow preferred).
- Ensure secure data governance, access control (RBAC/ABAC), and compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and related privacy regulations.
- Provide architectural oversight ensuring performance, scalability, resilience, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business objectives (LTV growth, personalization lift, engagement) into scalable data solutions.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related degree or equivalent experience.
- 12+ years experience architecting enterprise data platforms in cloud environments.
- 9+ years experience with data engineering with a focus on consumer data.
- 6+ years experience working with Salesforce platforms, including data models and enterprise integrations.
- Strong experience with Data 360 and identity resolution architectures.
- Proven expertise in SQL performance tuning and large-scale data modeling.
- Hands-on experience implementing ML pipelines and recommender systems in production environments.
- Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Experience with integration patterns (API, ETL, event streaming).
- Experience providing technical leadership and guidance across multiple projects and development teams.
- Experience translating business requirements into detailed technical specifications and working with development teams through implementation, including issue resolution and stakeholder communication.
- Strong project management skills including scope assessment, estimation, and clear technical communication with both business users and technical teams.
- Must hold at least one of the following Salesforce Certifications (Platform App Builder, Platform Developer 1, JavaScript Developer 1).
- Experience with Databricks or similar distributed data/ML platforms preferred.
About Castelion
Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We’re designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanisms/Test
Castelion is seeking an expert in the manufacture and design of complex mechanisms for our in-house hypersonic vehicle development. This role will work closely with design engineering and technician teams to build and execute on testing and validation efforts to keep pace with the research and development timetable of our products. You will be apart of a team responsible for serving as a critical node in implementing feedback from testing and validation efforts, streamlining designs and implementing manufacturing changes to quickly mature our products for flight testing and production. Desire for product and process ownership is a must in this role.
Responsibilities
- Work with component design engineering teams to determine the manufacturing and testing feasibility of products
- Operate as a standalone resource responsible for a family of mechanisms
- Architect, mature and develop testing and validation procedures for a wide array of complex mechanisms
- Generate concept proposals in alignment with R&D efforts to help attribute requirements gathering
- Down select solutions generated based on quantifiable vehicle attributes, system cost and weight
- Propose and defend solutions in engineering review meetings
- Develop and refine process documentation including build instructions, test and validation procedures, health and safety standards, and mBOMs
- Create, maintain, and communicate detailed production plans and schedules
- Work closely with supply chain to develop new and existing suppliers as needed
- Design, develop and implement production tooling and equipment
- Participate in design reviews to drive design for manufacturing (DFM)
- Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and manufacturing capabilities
- Analyze and resolve manufacturing issues and non-conformances
- Develop, mentor, and train peers and colleagues
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree.
- 5+ years of mechanisms manufacturing, testing and validation experience
- Experience with operations/product line management
- Demonstrated direct or indirect leadership
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred)
- Experience in selection, procurement, and implementation/validation of manufacturing equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in mechanisms design, testing and validation from high volume production environments
- Experience developing comprehensive testing and validation procedures and the required documentation processes
- Experience in qualification and acceptance testing of complex aerospace mechanisms
- Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping
- Experience in transitioning development processes to rate production
Additional Requirements
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- Must be able to travel up to 10%
- All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment as Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medial, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers three weeks of paid time off per year.
Leadership Qualities
Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.
High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion’s mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company’s technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.
ITAR Requirements:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Who We Are
We are Skybound.
We love creators. We love fans. We love thrilling games, indelible images and moving stories. Our roots are in comics, but our brands extend to video games, television, movies, merchandise, and live experiences. We take special pride in original tales, fresh characters, and diverse voices.
From well-known franchises to freshly-minted originals, we offer the chance to join brilliant creators shaping a new generation of entertainment in a concentrated, agile environment where every perspective matters, and any idea can create a breakthrough.
Opportunity
Skybound is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Systems Designer to help build a thrilling new game franchise. The Senior Systems Designers create rewarding loops that help players set goals, progress, and stay engaged over multiple play sessions. They craft and tune player advancement and rewards across the entire game.
You will collaborate closely with the Game Director, department leads, and cross-disciplinary teams to define and drive the strategic vision for player progression and meta systems. You’ll mentor other designers, establish best practices, and ensure the systems design team delivers high-quality, scalable solutions that support both gameplay and business goals.
If you're passionate about building compelling systems, love mentoring others, and thrive in a creative, combat-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Reports: This position will report to Game Director.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the vision and execution of player progression, meta systems, and engagement loops across single and multiplayer experiences.
- Define and drive KPIs for progression systems that align with player satisfaction and business goals.
- Mentor and guide systems designers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
- Own major feature areas from concept through implementation, ensuring quality and consistency across the game.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, art, UX, and production to ensure systems are well-integrated and technically feasible.
- Establish and evangelize best practices for systems design, documentation, and tool usage.
- Anticipate and resolve design challenges, proactively improving workflows and pipelines.
- Playtest and iterate on systems regularly, using data and player feedback to refine and optimize.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in the games industry, with a focus on systems design and progression.
- Proven leadership experience, including mentoring designers and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Shipped at least one AAA title with significant ownership of progression or meta systems.
- Deep understanding of player psychology, engagement strategies, and content pacing.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex systems into clear, actionable designs.
- Experience collaborating with engineering on tool development and pipeline optimization.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, with fluency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.
- Strategic mindset, balancing creative vision with technical and business constraints.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Unreal Engine, including scripting and integration into production pipelines.
- Strong technical scripting skills and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
- Passion for combat-oriented games, player progression, and Skybound’s unique properties.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000
- Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to: market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
- The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
- Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role
Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
Company Overview
Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.
Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.
Invincible is one of Skybound's tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.
The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound's own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.
Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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