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We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods - and eventually people - move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

As a Flight Software Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will automate the operation of highly complex aircraft systems. Our Flight Software teams are deeply involved in all aspects of the development and certification of the Reliable Robotics autonomy stack, and play a central role in bringing our aircraft to life.

Responsibilities

As a Flight Software Engineer, you will develop highly deterministic C++ software in a bare metal environment that works with sensors & control systems, robustly handles system faults, and integrates with other vehicle subsystems. You'll drive requirements and implement excellent unit tests. You'll also have the opportunity to work directly with flight hardware in the lab and on the plane, plan flight testing, and watch your code fly an aircraft.

Basic Success Criteria

• B.S. Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 2+ years professional programming experience in C or C++

• Professional experience developing software for high performance embedded or safety critical applications

Preferred Criteria

• Experience using advanced C++ language features in production code

• Thorough understanding of computer architecture, operating systems and networking

• Ability to work in a self-directed manner in a fast-paced environment

• Experience developing software for aerospace applications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Flight Software links together the mechanical, avionics, algorithmic, and embedded worlds to actually make the airplane fly. The core nature of the role offers the opportunity to interact with teams and components across the entire automated aircraft and to specialize in the areas most exciting to you.

The estimated salary range for this position is $155,000 to $215,000/annual salary + cash and stock option awards + benefits. At Reliable Robotics, we strive to provide competitive and rewarding compensation based on experience and expertise, as well as market conditions, location, and pay equity.

In addition to base compensation, Reliable Robotics offers stock options, employee medical, 401k contribution, great co-workers, and a casual work environment.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Compensation Range: $155K - $215K

Job Title : Lead Software Engineer (AWS EC2, Java, Spring Boot)

Location: Jersey City NJ

Term: Contract

Need 12+Years of Java lead exp Candidate locals to NJ

Primary Skill : AWS EC2, Java, Spring Boot

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly capable Senior / Lead Java Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in AWS cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will be proficient in building scalable web applications using modern Java frameworks and front-end technologies, while also possessing good experience working with AWS services in a production environment

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern front-end frameworks
• Implement backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end components.
• Work with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, and integrate them into applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management to ensure timely delivery

At VSP Vision,we'reon a mission to help people see every possibility-and we do that through our strategic business pillars that work together to connectnearly90million patientsand their health data to network doctors in a variety of settings across the globe.

As theSoftware EngineeringIntern,you'llhave the unique opportunity to partner withsoftware developmentexperts and support a dynamic team across its primary functions.You'llhave the unique opportunity to gain a broad range of experience in the many elements that contribute to the daily operations of a multi-faceted enterpriseand developcritical businesscompetencies through various tasks. During this internship, you mayassistwith the following duties:

• Collaborate with software engineers, test engineers, business partners, and leaders on coding and debugging

• Deliver effective technical documentation, automated test scripts, and software components

• Translate user stories and requirements, develop automated test scripts, and implement test scripts and software components within projects

• Support technical design, planning, testing, and implementation within the Agile software development process

Preferred Skills:

• Programming skills, such as C#.Netor Angular

• Experienceusing MS SQL databases and computer operating systems

Qualities of the ideal candidate:

• Strong analytical aptitude for problem-solving skills

• Ability to apply best practices and meet organization standards

• Ability to work independently, manage time, and organize and complete work based on priority

• Interested in learning from other professionals and growing their skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job-Related Requirements:

• Facilities to work remotely, including private or semi-private workspace

• Access to high-speed internet

• Technology will be provided

Education Level:3rdor 4thyear college

Degree Target:Computer Science, InformationSystems, or related coursework

Program Dates: June1stto Aug7th(You must be able to work the full 10 weeks)

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Salary Ranges: $26.50 - $36.50

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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.

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

This position is 100% on site in Tucson, AZ and is 2nd shift (typically 4pm to 4am Monday to Friday)

Job Description:

The Test Solutions Center (TSC) team within the Hardware Discipline Center is a multi-discipline organization that provides test solutions to support production lines for our entire missile portfolio. The software team within TSC is responsible for developing advanced windows application solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands-on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrating state-of-the-art software solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world. TSC products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in production environments utilized for weapon system products. TSC has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment.

The Software Engineer II position is focused on the design, development, integration, and maintenance of software as a part of on-site factory support of systems to support weapon system product development. The selected candidate will develop applications, libraries, and instrument drivers using the software style, development language, and integrated development environment specified by the organization.

The selected candidate will contribute to multidiscipline engineering teams. Typical work involves the development of both engineering and production equipment, environments, and systems. As such, the candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of product development for RMD weapon system products. They will be expected to work, either as a part of a team or independently, to design, develop, and implement system level applications in support of producing and maintaining weapon system products.

What You Will Do:

• Prioritize and handle several engineering tasks concurrently
• Interact and engage with Engineering, Operations PTEs, and program personnel to support factory readiness and robustness
• Troubleshoot software and test equipment instrumentation
• Work in a multidiscipline engineering team environment
• Design, develop and integrate object-oriented software applications using C#, C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio in a Windows Operating System (OS)
• Support the development and derivation of requirements for software products

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of two (2) years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced STEM degree.
• Minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience developing and debugging software written in an object-oriented language OR an advanced STEM degree where software projects were included in the curriculum
• Experience using Visual Studio as a development environment and as a troubleshooting tool
• Experience deploying executable objects to a Windows OS
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience developing Production Test Equipment in an Automation environment
• Introduction or experience with computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
• Working knowledge of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces
• Introduction or experience in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422
• Familiarity with laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters)
• Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and design
• Professional experience of software development lifecycles, such as Waterfall and Agile
• Experience with Software Configuration Management principles
• Working understanding of the TEE One Page Process.
• Self-starter and able to manage workload to meet assigned deadlines
• Introduction or experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub
• Written and interpersonal communication skills

What We Offer:

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

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.  Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ: ,-az-location

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Business Overview

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at Summary

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to spearhead the design and development of a next-generation AI Chat Application that will serve as an enterprise-wide assistant. This application will support a diverse range of organizational functions-including HR, Finance, Business Strategy, Ad Tech, and MarTech-empowering employees with intelligent, context-aware AI capabilities to streamline daily work.

As the Staff Software Engineer, you will guide the technical direction, mentor engineers, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver a scalable, secure, and high-performing platform.

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• Lead Architecture & Development: Define and implement the architecture for an AI-driven chat platform leveraging Python, GCP, and AI services.
  
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of engineers, driving technical excellence, collaboration, and delivery.
  
• LLM Integration: Build and optimize solutions with LLM foundational models to support natural language understanding, contextual reasoning, and multi-domain workflows.
  
• Partner with Product Owners: Collaborate closely with product owners to assess technical feasibility, translate business needs into actionable engineering requirements, and ensure alignment with overall product strategy.
  
• Scalability & Reliability: Ensure the system is designed with enterprise-grade security, scalability, and compliance in mind.
  
• Innovation: Explore and adopt emerging practices in prompt engineering, multi-agent coordination (MCP/LLM agents), and applied AI to continuously evolve the platform.
  

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• 12+ years of software engineering experience building production-grade applications.
  
• 7+ years of experience with Java (Python experience strongly preferred).
  
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.
  
• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
  
• Experience designing and building scalable APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and modular, extensible architectures.
  
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MSSQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).
  
• Familiarity with messaging and event-driven platforms like Kafka, Temporal for real-time systems.
  
• Strong expertise in GCP and integrating AI services with LLM foundational models.
  
• Experience with AI-powered developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to improve productivity and code quality.
  
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills, with a bias for secure, observable, and maintainable solutions.
  
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams.
  

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• Experience with context engineering and fine-tuning AI/LLM outputs.
  
• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for LLM agent orchestration.
  
• Knowledge of LLM agent frameworks for building multi-step, reasoning-driven AI systems.
  
• Experience in enterprise-grade security and compliance frameworks.
  

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

It is the policy of our company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note 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.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with our company, please email .

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Title: Software Engineer

Duration: Long term

Location: Cary , IL

Job Description:

Summary/Objective:

A Software Engineer will develop, maintain, and support new or existing software products while applying the best practices of software development. Responsibilities include the ability to work independently and as part of a larger team to deliver quality solutions across all phases of the software lifecycle and across all layers of a software solution.

Job Accountability/Responsibilities

Quality:

• Meet or exceed test coverage goals set for the project through creation of unit and functional tests.

• Minimize the number of production escapes.

• Support user acceptance testing.

• Support or conduct system testing, performance testing, volume testing, and stress testing.

Usability/User Experience:

• Collaborate with business and/or UX teams to create appropriate application user interfaces.

• Assist with mock-ups and user interface design.

• Incorporate UX components into the application.

• Provide feedback to the UX team.

Product Reliability & Response:

• Ensure the system can meet or exceed defined SLA's.

• When primary on-call, respond to pages within 15 minutes and resolve or escalate issues as necessary.

• Resolve production issues and communicate resolution to appropriate stakeholders.

Development:

• Complete stories within estimates and with quality to ensure release dates are met.

• Conduct necessary analysis, design, and prepare technical documentation.

• Estimate story sizes and task out development for a given story.

• Follow the Railinc development process and suggest improvements.

• Work with infrastructure services to make configuration changes and deploy applications.

Leadership (Technical):

• Evangelize Railinc common practices and development procedures.

• Exhibit technical leadership in a given technical subject domain.

• Mentor peers and junior developers.

• Delegate and coordinate functional development tasks as needed.

• Drive innovation in the development, release, and operations processes.

Key Measures:

• Coverage, production escapes.

• Customer satisfaction score.

• System SLA, number of outages.

• Release scope, schedule, and budget.

• Releases.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities / Minimum Requirements / Competencies

• Works under deadlines and is subject to a heavy project load.

• Ability to explain concepts to technical staff.

• Ability to work independently but also effectively with all co-workers; must be a team player.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize (professionally handle issues and assignments in various stages of resolution on an ongoing basis).

• Ability to communicate and follow up professionally (written and oral) both internally and externally within the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.

• Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong Java fundamentals and good design skills.

Education, Experience, Certification/Training

• Bachelor’s degree n Computer Science or equivalent field desired.

• Minimum of 3 years of technical experience.

• Full lifecycle project experience; Agile preferred.

• Experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate (ORM), Oracle, and Postgres preferred.

• Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes environments preferred.

• UI experience – Angular 2 and above, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS preferred.

• Exposure to AWS technologies preferred (especially serverless technologies such as Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, etc.).

Company Description

Structural Steel Technologies is transforming the construction industry through innovative robotic systems for bridge and building jobsites. Our flagship product, Steel Eye, is a groundbreaking assistive crane hook mounted apparatus that provides real-time visual guidance for crane operators, while offering jobsite analytics for identify missing or misfabricated materials. Our mission is to empower construction teams with advanced technology that enhances efficiency and safety on jobsites. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology to improve construction operations worldwide.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Field Application Software Engineer, based in Nazareth, PA.

The Field Application Software Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support on software on-site for new deployments of our products. They will work closely with clients on site to ensure the effective implementation and operation of our technology. Daily tasks include debugging, demonstrating product features, assisting with on-site integration, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with the team to align solutions to client needs. The ideal candidate will have hands on software knowledge of C++ in particular and python to a lesser extent. Flexibility to travel across the US and internationally is required and could take up 50% of your time in the role. The rest will be spent on feature development and software refactoring.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ and python
• Good IT/networking skills
• Hands on electronics and mechanical systems experience
• Ability to communicate technical benefits effectively to customers
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and within a team
• Well organized and self-reliant
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, relevant experience may be considered
• Enjoys traveling and working in variable outdoor weather conditions
• Pay will be $30-$45/hr. First 6 months is a contract with the opportunity to convert to full time with benefits including 401k match, health insurance, PTO and holidays

The Sr Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the technical development, oversight and improvement of manufacturing processes within the area of responsibility. This individual will lead process optimization, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional manufacturing initiatives. This role is accountable for achieving senior-level competence Plans and presents engineering program and product design reviews for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Develops and requests design and specification change releases. Assesses and communicates impact of engineering initiatives to functional groups. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced technical depth, measurable impact on production performance, and the ability to mentor mid-level and entry-level engineers while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. This role is classified as Exempt for FLSA purposes and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Pay Range: $110,00.00 to $137,000.00 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Essential Responsibilities

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• Develop, release, and maintain detailed technical work instructions for the manufacture and repair of aerospace metallic structures and assemblies, ensuring full compliance with customer(s) engineering definition and regulatory requirements.
  
• Partner with CNC Programming group to develop and implement manufacturing plan for complex metallic machined components/assemblies.
  
• Provide advanced technical support to Quality and Operations teams to achieve site-level Safety, Cost, Quality, and Delivery (SCQD) objectives; act as a primary escalation point for complex manufacturing issues.
  
• Partner with Purchasing and Sales during the quoting process to define manufacturing approach, assess technical risk, establish labor standards, and ensure cost competitiveness.
  
• Establish and validate operational standard hours using time studies and process analysis; drive accuracy in routing and capacity planning assumptions.
  
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and model-based definitions to ensure manufacturability; translate design requirements into controlled shop-floor documentation.
  
• Train and mentor operators and junior engineers on manufacturing methods, process controls, and quality standards; elevate overall technical capability of the team.
  
• Lead productivity and cost-reduction initiatives through Lean principles, waste elimination, and process optimization; quantify and report measurable performance improvements.
  
• Develop, validate, and industrialize manufacturing processes for new product introduction (NPI), ensuring processes meet defined capability, repeatability, and quality targets prior to production release.
  
• Evaluate nonconforming components and determine repair feasibility; develop and validate repair schemes in coordination with Engineering and Quality functions
  

The individual is required to be a supportive member of Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) and Quality System policies to provide a safe work place and eliminate conditions and behaviors which may cause work related illnesses and/or injuries while delivering quality product and services on time.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or relevant technical discipline, or HS Diploma/GED w/equivalent composite/aerospace manufacturing/repair experience. 5+ years of technical experience with composites and/or aerospace components production or repair.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated experience creating, structuring, and maintaining complex multi-level Bills of Material (BOMs) for aerospace assemblies, ensuring configuration control and production readiness.
• Proven experience in the developing and implementing machining strategies of large-scale metallic aerospace structures, including fixturing for both Milling and Turning.
• Hands-on experience machining large metallic aerospace components, including process planning, tooling strategy, and dimensional validation.
• Strong proficiency in engineering drawing interpretation, including advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) application and tolerance analysis.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX; ability to interrogate models to support manufacturability and tooling design decisions.
• Experience designing and validating manufacturing tooling for, including production fixtures, machining/holding fixtures and assembly aids.
• Demonstrated change management capability, including leading engineering change implementation across cross-functional teams; ability to manage risk, stakeholder alignment, and execution discipline.
• Strategic thinker capable of translating high-level engineering change initiatives into structured, tactical execution plans; analytical, data-driven, and results-oriented.
• Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ACE; proven record of measurable operational improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across organizational levels; demonstrated ability to build engagement and sustain a culture of operational excellence
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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