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As the Mechanical/Agricultural Design Engineer at TRIC Robotics, you will lead a team of engineers and technicians developing, deploying, and maintaining our robotic solutions. Lead engineering team in developing new robotic systems and improving existing designs. Ensure design for manufacturability

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Job Description Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality. We are looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team! This role can be located out of any of our corporate working locations - Huntington Beach, Santa Maria or Bothell. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth. JOB SUMMARY The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects. The Electrical Engineer ensures all project elements comply with timelines, budget, and regulations; identifying and resolving issues. The role oversees the work of the Design Engineers to ensure work is in line with customer and regulatory requirements. They ensure effective communication and coordination between all disciplines and other project participants. The Electrical Engineer is also responsible for the engineering and schedule for the program, which includes drawing lists and certification of deliverables. Note: The primary difference between job levels is tied to skill level, complexity of the problem solving, and year of experience. Job assignments will be based on experience, job opening and budget availability, and the performance level of the incumbent. SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.) Reasonable accommodation may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by applying aircraft wiring designs and practices while designing aircraft seating systems, • Coordinate with groups such as manufacturing, planning, purchasing, program management, certification, stress engineering, and design engineering to ensure program completion according to safety standards, regulations, and schedule, • Apply engineering principles in the development of products to ensure unit meets specification, regulation, schedule, and budget requirements, • Develop and optimize designs which adhere to performance targets including cost, volume, weight, and quality, as established by management and customer demand. Identify opportunities to optimize components and assemblies whenever possible, • Create 3D models of individual components and assemblies in CATIA. Create and or check 2D drawings of parts, components, sub-assemblies and assemblies as required in CATIA and AUTOCAD, • Research and verify the design criteria and needs per customer as well as based upon regulatory and integrator or OEM requirements, • Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing and assembly, including and not limited to soliciting observations from fabricators, operators, quality assurance, product support, supply chain specialists, or other disciplines as needed, • Create design proposals, including presentations, and objectively demonstrate the benefits and rationale behind proposed designs. This may include presentations to a variety to groups including other disciplines, and customers, • Prepare drawings, reports and other engineering data required for production, testing and qualification of designed equipment, • Provide technical support to supply chain to address vendor inquiries, • Act as shop liaison during initial production units to solve engineering problems encountered in production and support production personal with manufacturing electrical design, • Monitor project tracking status to ensure projects are completed accurately and timely, • Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures, • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, • Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products Education: • Level l: 0-2 years of engineering experience, • Level II: 2-5 years of engineering experience, • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, • Working knowledge of related software including CATIA, AUTOCAD, and PLM, • Extended or irregular hours may be required, • Must be authorized to work in the United States, • Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company, • As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively and handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future, • Level I: Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and objectives and measured based upon how well objectives have been met. Receives detailed instructions as needed, • Level II: Direction is provided in terms of tasks and objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion on how well objectives have been met. Will autonomously work on routine assembly or designs with frequent status updates with supervisor. Will be provided with additional guidance on more complex or non-routine assemblies, • None for Level I or II. Senior level may oversee the work of others, • Assist in the training and coaching of project team members as assigned, • Level l: Uses judgment to make innovative decisions that comply with instructions or pre-determined processes, methods, and/or practices, • Level II: Uses judgment to plan, perform and make decisions on design and processes within the limits of established boundaries and requirements Salary Range Transparency: $85,000 - $120,000 annually Featured Benefits: • Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions), • Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting, • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, • 12 paid holidays, • Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family, • On-site gym, • Free electric car charging stations, • Potential for growth within organization, • Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture

Job Description Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you're not just part of the system – you're a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation's defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you're driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you'll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let's redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond! Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director, CNC Machining, the Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. This role will manage manufacturing related projects and coordinate activities with various stakeholders. This role will be supporting manufacturing issues on existing product designs and new satellite mechanisms early in the design phase and providing critical design for manufacturability input, while developing and implementing the plan to move from design/test into build/production.This role will play a key part in supporting and optimizing operations within our machine shop to ensure seamless production and high-quality output. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for satellite structures, subassemblies, and components., • Assist with custom tooling, fixtures, and jigs to support efficient assembly and testing operations., • Work with Engineering to assist with redline drawings and drawing corrections., • Provide hands-on engineering support to the production floor, diagnosing and resolving process or equipment issues in real time., • Support product transition from design to full-scale manufacturing, collaborating across functional teams to ensure smooth ramp-up to production., • Drive continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance production efficiency, product reliability, and mission success., • Collaborate closely with Design Engineering to ensure product designs are optimized for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and reliability, while adhering to ANSI and ISO standards., • Partner with Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with standards such as AS9100, NASA, or equivalent., • Serve as the primary engineering representative in daily and weekly program and production meetings, providing technical updates and progress reports to leadership., • Investigate, analyze, and resolve manufacturing and test discrepancies, coordinating with Quality and Design teams to address issues in design, fabrication, and assembly.Qualifications and Skills, • Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related technical degree., • Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering function within a high reliability manufacturing environment, preferably in a CNC machine shop manufacturing environment., • Design software experience (AutoCAD or SolidWorks preferred), • In-depth knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and other relevant aerospace manufacturing standards., • Experience with DFMEA/FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis methodologies., • Able to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical solutions., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines., • Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment., • Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., D365, Aegis)., • Demonstrated proficiency in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles., • U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations. Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag! Salary Range$85,000—$115,000 USD Benefits • 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, • 401(k) Match, • Flexible Time Off (FTO), • Education Reimbursement Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at Physical Demands An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage. Work Environment The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners. Disclaimers To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance. Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at . Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation. And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.

Job Description Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality. We are looking for a skilled Project Engineer to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This is an on-site position based in Santa Maria, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth. JOB SUMMARY The Project Engineer is responsible for engineering and scheduling for the program which includes drawing list and certification of deliverables. The Project Engineer will coordinate and ensure the completion of projects, identify and resolve issues, and oversee the work of the Design Engineers to ensure work is in line with customer and regulatory requirements. They will also ensure all project elements comply with timelines, budget, and regulations. Note: The primary difference between job levels tie to skill level, complexity of the problem solving, and year of experience. Job assignments will be based on experience, job opening and budget availability, and the performance level of the incumbent. SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions • Take ownership of assigned projects to ensure completion on time, on budget, and in compliance with regulations., • Provide technical input to program management related to engineering components of the project for the creation of the project schedule; identify project elements and phases, sequence elements, and time estimates. For example, check program schedule to ensure integration with concurrent projects and validates resource availability (manpower, software, materials, systems, etc.)., • Perform technical analysis, reviews specifications, and product design to develop a cost and time estimate., • Monitor project progress and recommend schedule changes based on re-prioritization, materials availability, and as customer needs change., • Assess impact of customer changes, time, cost, materials, and processes., • Identify necessary tests that must be conducted during the engineering process. Monitor to ensure the completion of tests such as functionality, durability, and safety., • Provide regular verbal or written updates based on KPIs and project status. Analyze data and recommend corrective action as needed., • Monitor the work of Design Engineers for accuracy and technical competence; provide feedback as needed., • Develop and maintain standard list of notes for use on 2D engineering drawings., • May work with management and sales teams to review project proposals; identify and address potential issues as needed., • Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures., • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed., • Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products. Education: * A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline is required. Experience: Job assignments will be based on experience, job opening and budget availability, and the performance level of the incumbent. • Level l: 0-2 years of engineering experience, • Level II: 2-5 years of engineering experience, • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, • Ability to lead a team comprised of multiple disciplines, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, • Expert level of experience with CATIA V5, • Ability to communicate and present to a variety of stakeholders (e.g., customers, OEM), • MS Project, • PLM system knowledge, • May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required., • Must show proof of ability to work in the United States., • Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company., • Level I: Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and objectives and measured based upon how well objectives have been met. Receives detailed instructions as needed., • Level II: Direction is provided in terms of tasks and objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion on how well objectives have been met. Will autonomously work on routine programs / tasks with frequent status updates to supervisor. Will be provided with additional guidance on more complex or non-routine tasks. Oversees the work of others. Assists in the training and coaching of project team members as assigned. Assist in driving the achievement of key initiatives of the project. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity. Salary Range Transparency: $90,000 - $130,000 annually Featured Benefits: • Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions), • Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting, • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, • 12 paid holidays, • Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family, • Potential for growth within organization, • Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture

Job Description Essel is seeking an Operations Engineer to join our team. As an Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our projects and identifying opportunities for process improvement. They are responsible for resolving operational issues, enhancing system efficiency, and maintaining accurate system information. This role collaborates with district management and engineering teams to oversee system modifications, water loss control, and energy efficiency initiatives. Your primary duties will include: • Analyze system operations to identify opportunities for enhancing service quality and efficiency., • Assist in forecasting water demands, analyzing operations using hydraulic models and relevant software., • Prepare recommendations to address operational challenges within the water system., • Develop operational memos and update system documentation, including plans and schematics., • Analyze treatment system operations to optimize processes and maintain efficiency., • Generate technical reports and coordinate with superintendents on supply forecasts and budgets., • Select replacement equipment such as pumps, motors, and control valves., • Review and approve work conducted by subordinates, ensuring compliance with standards., • Evaluate system additions, upgrades, and modifications within the district., • Prioritize and oversee system water audits and leak detection activities to ensure regulatory compliance., • Review and approve work conducted by third-party providers offering water loss control services. Requirements Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Minimum of six (6) years of experience in water supply, distribution operations, engineering, or construction., • Professional registration as a Civil or Mechanical Engineer in California is preferred., • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and relevant software., • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Vision insurance

Job DescriptionEngineer AI Training Role Our client is a leading force in advancing safer, smarter AI technology. Their work has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and other major outlets for pioneering high–quality, human–verified data that powers today’s top AI systems. They’ve built a global community of expert contributors and have already paid out more than $500 million to professionals worldwide who help train, test, and improve next–generation AI models. Why join this team? • Earn up to $900/week., • Payments via PayPal or AirTM., • No contracts, no 9–to–5 – you control your schedule., • Most experts work 5–10 hours/week, with the option to work up to 40 hours from home., • Join a global community of experts contributing to advanced AI tools., • Free access to the Model Playground to interact with leading LLMs.Requirements, • PhD or Master’s degree in the selected field (current enrollment accepted)., • Deep subject matter expertise and the ability to create complex, graduate–level problems that challenge AI reasoning., • Strong analytical and problem–solving skills with experience crafting rigorous questions and solutions., • High attention to detail to accurately assess AI capabilities and evaluate peer submissions., • Fluency or high proficiency in English.What you’ll do, • Create challenging prompts designed to test and expose weaknesses in AI reasoning., • Develop clear grading rubrics defining what a high–quality answer should include., • Write the correct, full–score answer based on the rubric you create.