Information Technology Jobs in Tustin, CA

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SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Junior AI/ML Engineer to join our fast-moving team building impactful AI solutions in healthcare. Our work focuses on extracting and interpreting data from unstructured medical documents, improving clinical coding accuracy, streamlining administrative processes, and enhancing patient outreach.

Projects will evolve rapidly, from fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) on specialized medical PDFs, to optimizing OCR pipelines in Azure, and new challenges emerge regularly. This role suits someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys hands-on model development, and wants to directly influence healthcare delivery through applied AI/ML.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Design, fine-tune, and optimize large language models (LLMs) and multimodal models for healthcare-specific NLP tasks, such as information extraction, classification, and summarization from clinical documents (e.g., medical charts, patient files, scanned forms).
• Develop and improve document understanding pipelines, including fine-tuning OCR / layout-aware models (especially in cloud environments like Azure AI, Azure Foundry) to handle real-world variability in medical forms, handwriting, and scanned PDFs.
• Build and iterate on end-to-end ML solutions that transform unstructured healthcare data into structured, actionable insights
• Collaborate closely with clinicians, product managers, data annotators, and engineers to define problems, curate/annotate datasets, evaluate model performance against clinical and business metrics, and iterate quickly.
• Deploy models into production environments (cloud-based inference, batch processing, or API endpoints) with attention to latency, cost, scalability, and healthcare compliance considerations (HIPAA, data privacy).
• Stay current with advancements in LLMs, vision-language models, efficient fine-tuning techniques (LoRA/QLoRA, PEFT), RAG, multimodal AI, and domain-specific healthcare AI research.
• Contribute to a culture of rapid prototyping, rigorous evaluation, and continuous improvement in a dynamic project landscape where priorities can shift based on new opportunities or stakeholder needs.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with common ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
• Experience applying NLP techniques to unstructured text
• Hands-on experience working with LLMs, including:
• Prompt design and iteration
• Using pre-trained models for classification or extraction tasks
• Foundational understanding of model fine-tuning, such as:
• Fine-tuning transformer models or LLMs for classification or information extraction
• Adapting existing training scripts or examples to new datasets
• Familiarity with model evaluation metrics (precision, recall, F1) and basic error analysis
• Experience working with labeled datasets and annotation outputs, including reviewing label quality
• Understanding of common ML problem types, including binary and multi-label classification
• Awareness of model bias, label noise, and false positives, with the ability to discuss tradeoffs and mitigation strategies
• Basic understanding of production ML workflows (versioning, reproducibility, monitoring concepts)

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Hands-on fine-tuning experience with LLMs (e.g., Hugging Face, OpenAI fine-tuning, Azure Foundry), even if limited to small-scale or academic projects
• Exposure to cloud ML platforms (Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, or GCP)
• Familiarity with RAG architectures and retrieval-based grounding
• Experience with NLP libraries (spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers, NLTK)
• Introductory experience with weak supervision or noisy-label learning
• Interest in healthcare or biomedical NLP
• Curiosity about knowledge graphs, ontologies, or structured prediction
• Familiarity with secure data handling practices
• Willingness and ability to learn workflows for sensitive or regulated data (e.g., HIPAA-covered healthcare data), including privacy-aware data handling and secure ML workflows

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• 1–2 years of experience in machine learning, applied NLP, or software engineering
• Demonstrated some experience training or fine-tuning ML models, not just using APIs
• Ability to collaborate with senior engineers and domain experts and incorporate feedback

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Free catered lunches

KYA Services is looking for a motivated and versatile individual to join our expanding team in a position that offers opportunities for career advancement in Sales or Operations.

This entry level role will assist our sales & operations team in enhancing current client relationships and laying the groundwork for attracting new clients and opportunities. It is a support role in sales and operations, offering career training and opportunities for planned growth within our organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Year ONE

• Familiarize yourself with all programs and tools to support KYA Sales / Operations Team
• Respond to research requests and initiate value add research for Sales / Operations Team
• Proactively research new target markets and populate our CRM system contact information for Regional Advisors
• Utilize our Hubspot CRM lists for effective communication and timely response on all task and action items
• Attend various events, conventions, presentations, etc. as a representative of The KYA Group
• Learn and maintain an understanding of product knowledge & reference marketing materials to support RA’s to inform potential clients and identify needs
• Shadow RA sales calls: record as much information as possible from clients and/or site surveys (product, color, style, lead time, DDD, size of area, etc)
• Assist Project Managers and learn how to accurately measure areas on site surveys (and take photos, when applicable)
• Accurately enter requests from Sales Team on new opportunities into Hubspot
• Build relationship with Services Team and have an understanding of action steps to support the job cycle
• Maintain accurate records of time management and recording practices with Trinet
• Visit installs, as requested by Sales Team
• Support RA’s to have work releases signed by client in a timely manner, then deliver to Services department
• Take before and after photos of installs, as requested
• Assist Services department with contacting subcontractors to acquire quotes, as necessary
• Networking to build trusting relationships with potential customers
• Word-of-mouth marketing techniques to build a customer base
• Assist in organizing marketing events
• Research target markets and identifies the point of contact for prospecting
• Provide Customer feedback to the Marketing and Sales departments
• Ensure consistent brand messaging
• Posting company content on social media platforms
• Travel for trade show support and client/salesperson account management
• To provide accurate, supporting sales records on a quarterly basis
• Have a basic understanding of all KYA purchasing contracts

• We are a leader in our industry
• We offer long term career stability
• Opportunities for continued learning, development & advancement
• Excellent pay
• Great benefits
• Positive company culture
• Ability to make an immediate impact

• Control System Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair PLC-based press control systems, hydraulic motion control circuits, and servo systems.
• Installation & Commissioning: Install, configure, and commission control systems for hydraulic and servo electric presses, ensuring proper integration of PLCs and peripherals
• Retrofits & Upgrades: Assist in modernizing hydraulic press controls, upgrading outdated PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and hydraulic servo systems for improved performance and automation.
• Field Service & Customer Support: Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting for hydraulic and servo electric press controls, minimizing downtime, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Programming & Debugging: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI screens, motion control programs, and press automation sequences.
• Preventive Maintenance & Optimization: Conduct control system inspections and hydraulic system tuning to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain service reports, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and software backups for customer and internal records.
• Training & Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and service teams to provide training and guidance on press control systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, most commonly Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• 7-10 years industry experience without a bachelor’s degree
• Self-starter who is adaptable to work independently and within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an interactive group environment are essential.

Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Turbomachinery Systems

Location: Onsite – Irvine CA

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen (No Dual Citizenship)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong turbomachinery design experience to support the development of advanced aerospace thermal management subsystems used across military and commercial platforms globally.

This role focuses on the design and development of rotating machinery, including compressors, pumps, and fans integrated within aerospace thermal systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing turbomachinery components from concept through validation, with strong grounding in aerodynamics, CFD, structural integrity, and high-speed rotating equipment design.

These programs are entering early development phases prior to Preliminary Design Review (PDR), requiring strong technical leadership in turbomachinery architecture, performance prediction, and mechanical robustness.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical enclosures and subsystems incorporating turbomachinery components
• Lead the mechanical design and development of turbomachinery components including compressors, pumps, and fans
• Perform aerodynamic design and optimization of rotating components
• Conduct or support CFD analysis for flow performance and efficiency validation
• Perform structural analysis of rotating components, including stress, fatigue, and rotor dynamics considerations
• Support bearing selection, shaft design, housing integration, and sealing strategies
• Define performance requirements and conduct trade studies during early-phase system architecture
• Support prototype builds, performance testing, and validation activities
• Ensure designs meet aerospace environmental requirements (shock, vibration, temperature, altitude)
• Collaborate with thermal, systems, controls, and packaging teams for subsystem integration
• Develop detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
• Participate in root cause analysis, performance troubleshooting, and design improvements
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen (No Dual Citizenship)
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in Aerospace & Defense mechanical subsystem development
• Direct turbomachinery design experience (compressors, pumps, fans, or similar rotating machinery)
• Experience with aerodynamic design principles and performance prediction
• Working knowledge of CFD tools and analysis interpretation
• Experience with structural analysis of rotating components (stress, fatigue, rotor dynamics fundamentals)
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; strong experience in other platforms acceptable)
• Experience supporting early development phases and design reviews
• Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards (MIL-STD preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing turbomachinery for thermal management or Environmental Control Systems
• Familiarity with high-speed electric motor integration
• Experience with balancing, vibration mitigation, and rotating system qualification
• Exposure to FEA tools for structural validation
• Experience progressing programs through PDR/CDR

Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Thermal Management Systems (Integration & Packaging)

Location: Onsite – Irvine CA

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen

Role Overview

We are seeking two highly skilled Mechanical Engineers with experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector to support the development and integration of advanced thermal management subsystems used across military and commercial platforms globally.

This role focuses on mechanical subsystem development from a packaging and integration perspective, including enclosure design and integration of electronic and fluid control components such as pumps, compressors, fans, and valves. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing aerospace-grade subsystems within defined volume and interface constraints, ensuring high reliability, environmental robustness, and compliance with industry standards.

These roles will support programs progressing from Preliminary Design Review (PDR) toward Critical Design Review (CDR) and will involve reuse and adaptation of existing product architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical enclosures for aerospace electronic and control subsystems such as thermal management systems and related subsystems
• Package and integrate COTS and custom components into customer-defined volume constraints by integrating components including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, and control electronics
• Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
• Conduct tolerance analysis, GD&T, stack-up analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Support prototype builds, integration activities, testing, and validation
• Implement design considerations to satisfy and qualify the environmental requirements (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, EMI/EMC interface considerations) per MIL standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, thermal, structural, and systems engineering teams
• Participate in root cause analysis and design refinement
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace & Defense mechanical subsystem development
• U.S. Citizen (No Dual Citizenship)
• Strong mechanical packaging and integration experience
• Experience designing enclosures housing electronics and fluid/mechanical components
• Exposure to thermal management systems (ECS, vapor cycle, or liquid cooling preferred but not mandatory)
• Working knowledge of rotating machinery components (fans, compressors, pumps)
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; strong experience in other platforms acceptable)
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards (MIL-STD preferred)
• Experience supporting qualification and validation testing
• Strong understanding of materials selection for aerospace applications
• Ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience packaging turbomachinery components within constrained aerospace envelopes
• Exposure to controls systems integration
• Knowledge of vibration isolation and shock mitigation techniques
• Experience supporting PDR/CDR processes
• Familiarity with configuration management and aerospace documentation rigor
• Exposure to FMEA, reliability analysis, and lifecycle support

Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking a Sr Clinical Research Specialist for a long-term engagement in Irvine, CA with one of our Global Medical Device clients. This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You may also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.

This Senior Clinical Research Specialist will be responsible for supporting one or several clinical trials within the Clinical R&D Department while fostering strong, productive relationships with colleagues across the organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*

Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate client, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Serve as a Senior Clinical Research Specialist within the Clinical R&D Department to support execution of company sponsored clinical trials, ensuring compliance with timelines and study milestones.
• Oversight/execution of feasibility, selection, set up, conduct and closure of a clinical trial within the allocated countries, in accordance with the ICH-GCP, applicable legislation and Company Standard Operating Procedures;
• May serve as the primary contact for clinical trial sites (e.g. site management);
• Contribute towards development of clinical trial documents (e.g. study protocol, informed consents, CRF, monitoring plan, study manual, investigator brochure, annual reports,….), ensure registration on from study initiation through posting of results and support publications as needed;
• Management/oversight of ordering, tracking, and accountability of investigational products and trial materials;
• Interface and collaborate with site personnel, IRBs/ECs, contractors/vendors, and company personnel;
• Oversee the development and execution of Investigator agreements and trial payments;
• Responsible for clinical data review to prepare data for statistical analyses and publications;
• If applicable, may perform monitoring activities including site qualification visits, site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits or close out visits based on study need;
• May contribute to the development and delivery of appropriate global evidence generation strategies (EGS) and evidence dissemination strategies (EDS) within the assigned projects;
• If applicable, as part of a clinical trial, may provide on-site procedural protocol compliance and data collection support to the center;
• Contribute to the critical assessment of the literature and to the interpretations and disseminations of all evidence generated;
• Contribute to delivery of assigned clinical projects, through effective partnership with the study core team leading to delivery of clinical project commitments (deliver on time, within budget and in compliance with regulations and SOPs);
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level. Function as a reliable, trusted resource of accurate, up-to-date project knowledge as requested by key stakeholders;
• Support project/study budget activities as assigned;
• Develop a strong understanding of the pipeline, product portfolio and business needs;
• Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures;
• Perform other duties assigned as needed;
• Generally manages work with supervision, dependent on project complexity. Independent decision-making for simple and more advanced situations but required guidance for complex situations.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION*

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science required.

Experience

• BS with at least 2-4 years, MS with at least 3 years, PhD with at least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Previous experience in clinical research or equivalent is required.
• Relevant industry certifications preferred (i.e., CCRA, CCRC, CCRP, RAC, CDE, GCP, ISO 14155, MDR, MEDDEV,…).
• Clinical/medical background a plus.
• Medical device experience highly preferred
• Class III Medical Device experience (implantable) preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS*

Functional and Technical Competencies:

• Good understanding of clinical research science and processes, clinical trends, and global clinical trial regulations;
• Proven track record in supporting delivery of clinical projects within clinical/ surgical research setting, on time, within budget and in compliance to SOPs and regulations;
• Good presentation and technical writing skills;
• Good written and oral communication skills;

Leadership Competencies:

• Ability to lead small study teams to deliver critical milestones, as may be assigned.
• Leadership required in alignment with J&J Leadership Imperatives:
• Connect - Develop collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Shape - Make recommendations for and actively participate in departmental process improvement activities.
• Lead - Take ownership in critical scientific thinking and development of self and engage in transparent and constructive conversations.
• Deliver - Strive to ensure all deliverables on allocated studies are met on time, within budget and in compliance to SOPs and regulations.

LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Primary location for this position is Irvine.

• Ability to travel approximately 20% depending on the phase of the program.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Frequent (several times per month) interaction with physicians and research staff at centers selected for involvement in clinical research as well as those being evaluated.
• May have regular interaction with third party vendors supporting clinical studies as applicable per program.

Company Description

PARPRO is a full-service contract manufacturing company that specializes in both EMS and OEM solutions while providing end-to-end manufacturing services, from concept to production. Serving industries like aerospace, gaming, telecommunications, and industrial markets, PARPRO excels in delivering competitive solutions with low-to-high volume capabilities. Certified under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, AS9100D, ITAR, NADCAP, and other quality management programs, the company prioritizes maintaining customer commitments and providing tailored solutions. By leveraging advanced tools, equipment, and efficient processes, PARPRO creates long-term benefits for customers, suppliers, employees, and communities.

Role Description

PARPRO Technologies, a Contract Manufacturer of electronic assemblies and PCBAs in Santa Ana, CA for over 40 years, has an immediate need for a take-charge Program Manager with strong knowledge and experience in account management and the electronics industry.

Applicants must be familiar with all aspects of the manufacturing cycle, including contract review, procurement, production, test as needed, and quality assurance for both NPI and repeat projects.

As the day-to-day contact for specific customers, multi-tasking, computer literacy and smooth communications both internally and with your customers is a must. A technical degree is desirable.

If you are a highly motivated Account Manager wishing to join an exciting and challenging work environment  please forward your resume to:

PARPRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, or national origin. The Company offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, 401K, flextime and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in project management, planning, and handling multiple customer programs
• Experience in cross-functional coordination, team leadership, and budget management
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production scheduling
• Proficiency in communication, client relationship development, and problem-solving
• Familiarity with certifications such as ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D is advantageous
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field
• Proficiency with project management tools and software is ideal
• Prior experience in industries like aerospace, gaming, telecommunications, or industrial manufacturing is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in an on-site environment and manage time-sensitive projects

• Provide technical support to Business Development and Sales teams by understanding customer requirements and developing tailored solutions and proposals.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets, including bookings and margin performance.
• Interpret technical specifications and bid documents; prepare technical, commercial, and legal proposal responses to maximize win probability.
• Design and develop Reverse Osmosis (RO), instrumentation, and control systems for standard and custom projects using forecasting software.
• Develop cost-effective solutions in collaboration with Supply Chain to strengthen competitive positioning.
• Prepare water mass balances and system performance projections.
• Partner with Drafting to produce PFDs, P&IDs, general arrangements, equipment layouts, and supporting documentation for proposals and post-award submittals.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, and Supply Chain to prepare detailed cost estimates and project pricing models.
• Develop comprehensive technical and commercial proposals, including process descriptions, scopes of work, equipment lists, and performance guarantees within customer deadlines.
• Support Project Management and Engineering post-award through submittals, production, installation, commissioning, performance testing, and warranty support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with End Users, EPC firms, and Engineering Consultants.
• Manage project and sales data and communicate updates effectively across the global sales team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in application engineering and proposal development for custom industrial water and wastewater treatment systems, including aeration, clarification, disinfection, media and membrane filtration (NF, RO, UF), water softening, ion exchange, and systems for raw water, boiler water, cooling water, oily water, process water, produced water, ultrapure water, and wastewater treatment.
• Experience modeling treatment solutions based on influent water analysis and effluent quality requirements to meet customer CapEx and OpEx objectives.
• Knowledge of technical, commercial, and legal principles related to proposals, costing, pricing, and contract negotiations for risk mitigation.

• Up to 25% travel required; ability to travel internationally preferred.