The Patriot Group, Inc

Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer Huntington Beach, CA (On-Site) About the company A defense startup building the next generation of made-in-USA attritable jet turbine engines for Group 1-3 UAV programs. AS9100 certified, with a world-class engineering team and a seed round currently in progress. We move fast, we build things, and we don't do bureaucracy. About the role This is a ground-floor opportunity to own and build out a sheet metal forming department. You will have full ownership of the capability - from equipment selection and tooling design to process development and part production. There is no ceiling on what you can build here and no committee to answer to. If you've been waiting for a role where your decisions actually matter and your work ships, this is it. What you'll own Own the sheet metal forming capability end to end - spinning, forming, rolling, and stamping of high-temperature superalloy components Select and procure forming equipment...

Director of Quantum Technology / Quantum Programs Lead Lead the Future of Quantum Navigation, Sensing & Communications Sterling, VA | Hybrid (Remote Eligible) U.S. Citizens Only Compensation: $180,000 - $240,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Potential Equity COMPANY PROFILE A next-generation aerospace and defense innovator developing advanced unmanned systems and hydrogen-based propulsion platforms for dual-use missions across national security, commercial, and scientific applications. With a growing U.S. engineering and R&D presence, the company is pioneering the integration of quantum-enabled navigation, sensing, and communications into next-generation UAVs - transforming how aerial platforms operate in contested, GPS-denied, and data-restricted environments . The mission: to enable smarter, longer-endurance, zero-emission flight systems that deliver superior situational awareness, resilience, and autonomy. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Lead breakthrough quantum...

Senior Turbine Design Engineer Orange County, CA (On-Site) About the job This role supports the development of propulsion systems for the next generation of industrial and defense applications. The focus is on designing for cost, agility, and scale by combining advanced automation, precision manufacturing, and rapid iteration to move from prototype to production at exceptional speed. Intelligent manufacturing is engineering at scale. Engineers operate across the full stack-from concept and simulation to process code and machine execution-ensuring designs are manufacturable and scalable from day one. The Senior Design Engineer will take cradle-to-grave ownership of small jet turbine engines supporting Group 1-3 UAV programs. The objective is to deliver energy-dense designs that meet defined performance and program inputs. This position requires an experienced turbomachinery designer capable of owning clean-sheet engine designs through production, supporting test rig...