19 security clearance jobs found in Los Angeles, CA

  CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022 by a seasoned leadership team, CHAOS has quickly become the place where world-class multi-disciplinary engineers come to build mission-critical technologies. CHAOS has a mission-focused culture, dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its unique agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world solutions. Role Overview: CHAOS Industries is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Radar System Test Field Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering team, overseeing and managing the reliability and maintainability of the products we are developing. The Radar System Test Field Engineer is a critical hands-on role responsible for the on-site installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of...

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration.   With innovative...

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Position Overview The Survivability Engineer will be essential in...

Who we are Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security. Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world. Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies. About this role Picogrid is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Legion Platform team. You will design, build, and deploy high-performance, scalable backend systems and integration tools that connect hardware and software systems across all environments and command layers. On the Legion team, your expertise will be critical for solving complex, system-level challenges and advancing a robust platform that is deployed for real-world military missions. This role requires constant innovation and suits an engineer who thrives under...

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of...

Anduril’s Quality organization is seeking a Staff Product Quality Engineer to join our team. This leadership position will focus on driving improvement in our product quality in both the production process and supplier execution area of our Pulsar product.  You will work inside and outside the organization to define and execute processes that deliver reliable products and support the development of a robust manufacturing process control plan. The right person for this role has knowledge of manufacturing, product development, and continuous improvement as well as some experience with electronic warfare systems such as RF countermeasures, electromagnetic energy, electronic masking, probing, reconnaissance, and intelligence along with electronic security, emission control, spectrum management. If you are someone who loves to build world-class Quality processes, work hands-on, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead & deliver on...

As a Staff Product Quality Engineer, you will work inside & outside the organization to define, develop, and execute processes that deliver high quality & reliable products. This role focuses on our Road Runner product with career growth to any of our products in the development and sustaining stages. The right person for this role has knowledge of manufacturing, product development, sub-system performance criteria, and issue management and continuous improvement of fielded vehicles. If you are someone who loves to build world-class quality processes, work hands-on, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you. WHAT YOU’LL DO Drive product improvement for Road Runner by implementing processes for data collection and incident reporting that will inform activities like detailed design reviews, process development, verification, validation, and qualification of processes and parts, sub-assy, and the vehicle, itself. Drive clarity & resolution for...

As the  Senior Manager, Product Quality for CW (Connected Warfare) EagleEye products you will lead all aspect of the CW/EagleEye quality activities and team to define, develop, and execute processes that deliver high quality & reliable products. This role focuses on our the CW/EagleEye products portfolio with career growth to any of our products in the development stages. The right person for this role is a team leader and a technical leader who has expertise in Optoelectronics, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality along with mechanical design, design for robustness, design for manufacturability, product development, metrology (GD&T), and continuous improvement. If you are someone who loves to build world-class quality products, work hands-on, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you. WHAT YOU’LL DO Manage a team of product quality engineers and interface closely with product engineering, manufacturing engineering, production team and supplier...

ABOUT THE TEAM Our Warfighter Systems division is pioneering a future where mixed reality (MR), creates immersive, intuitive, and life-saving technologies. By seamlessly integrating real-time data with cutting-edge visualization tools, we are empowering warfighters with unparalleled situational awareness, enhanced training experiences, and operational superiority. This team is consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and shaping a future where technology and defense unite to protect our nation. WHAT YOU’LL DO The Mechanical Engineer in this role will be part of a team developing a new Army vision system that combines cutting edge multi spectral sensors, compute, thermal management, and ballistic protection. A successful candidate will have experience with military specifications and wearable systems. They should be able to pursue prototyping and evaluation efforts with a high degree of autonomy meeting stringent SWAP-C requirements while balancing human...

  ABOUT THE TEAM The Energetics Team is responsible for the design and testing of complex munitions systems and transition them from prototype to production. The team is working exciting new ordnance technology across multiple platforms. ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for Warhead Project Engineer in Costa Mesa, Ca. with experience in preparing engineering documentation (i.e. specifications, test procedures, technical reports, drawings) and design for manufacturing in addition to project schedules and cost estimating reports.            WHAT YOU'LL DO   Mange the scope, schedule, and resources required to deliver multiple warhead designs and transition them from prototype to production.    Support quickly creating high fidelity prototype parts to assess effectiveness thru testing.    Manage arena and system-level testing of munitions products from end-to-end, including project planning, design of experiments, and safety....

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Low Observable Coatings Process Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and flight vehicles. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns. We are seeking a Coatings Process Manufacturing Engineer with a focus on Low Observable (LO) and survivability coatings. While experience in LO or survivability coatings is preferred, it is not required. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in process optimization to enhance manufacturing...

  ABOUT THE TEAM The Energetics Team is responsible for the design and testing of complex munitions systems and transition them from prototype to production. The team is working exciting new ordnance technology across multiple platforms. ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for a Warhead Design/Test Engineer in Costa Mesa, Ca. with experience designing advanced explosive ordnances and or advanced munitions systems. WHAT YOU’LL DO Design warheads and complex ordnance/munitions systems and transition them from prototype to production. Quickly create high fidelity prototype parts to assess effectiveness by testing on the range. Manage arena and system testing of munitions products from end-to-end, including project planning, design of experiments, and safety. Capture test video, compile data from ground and flight tests, and analyze results. Assemble/disassemble explosive test articles and precision targets.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS BS or higher degree...

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.  WHAT YOU’LL DO Support new space hardware programs from concept through launch as a dedicated structural analyst. Quantify and document load cases and environments. Perform stress analysis to determine the strength, life, and safety margins using first order methods and more advanced analytical methods. Use first principles as a basis for every decision. Discern the right level of analysis to apply. Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path...

    ABOUT THE TEAM The Materials Team is responsible for the development and optimization of materials for our revolutionary products. ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for a Materials Engineer in Costa Mesa, Ca, that has a solid foundation in materials science and engineering first principles, and an intrinsic drive to build on that foundation. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and is eager to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world applications, then this role is for you.     WHAT YOU’LL DO Strategically select and evaluate polymeric materials for diverse applications. Assist in the development and testing of new materials to meet engineering and performance specifications. Conduct comprehensive material characterizations using techniques specific to polymers and adhesives, such as rheological testing, thermal analysis (DSC, TGA), spectroscopy (FTIR), and mechanical testing (tensile, compression,...

WHAT YOU'LL DO Create, maintain electrical system test strategy, and test plans for various UAV and Ground Control products. Conduct electrical compliance and robustness testing such as MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461. Design and deploy electrical system integration test benches. (Iron Bird/Copper Bird/Lab Car). Support on vehicle level to component level test requirement decomposition. Analyze and drive coverage and analysis of failures observed in integration and system level testing. Integration testing of electrical subsystems and functionality. Leverage data analysis and existing tools to reproduce and characterize failures. Develop and maintain test standards, design, and develop test equipment or procuring and handling purchased test capital equipment to support test readiness.  Support environmental reliability testing (HALT/HASS) efforts on PCBA and LRU level. Support validation of automated test systems.  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s...

ABOUT THE JOB The Sentry Engineering team builds hardware products and systems that leverage artificial intelligence to provide highly accurate, persistent autonomous awareness across land, sea and air. With an AI-enabled edge processing, continuous 360 pan / tilt capability, and a variety of radars and sensors, Sentry can autonomously identify, detect, and track objects of interest to bring increased awareness to borders, military bases, oil and gas pipelines, airports and other critical infrastructure. This role will own rapidly developed, ruggedized product introduction in addition to scaling legacy design concepts to support full-rate production. The ideal candidate will possess a rapid prototyping, growth mindset while ensuring concepts can scale rapidly to production-ready designs capable of deployment throughout the world. WHAT YOU’LL DO Own ruggedized hardware design from concept generation to production realization. Use first principles physics as a basis for...

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities...

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly...

ABOUT THE JOB The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Semiconductor is the domain expert for the semiconductor commodities for Anduril Industries. This is a proactive, high-impact role in securing critical components, materials, and services that power our products. This role will be responsible for developing new supplier and new sourcing partnerships that can be incorporated into new products, as well as existing products to improve their technologies, cost, and quality. There is broad internal cross functional partnership to evaluate supplier opportunities, while ensuring commercial agreements, intellectual property, and statement of works are accurate and well established prior to pipelining. WHAT YOU'LL DO Develop and execute commodity strategies for semiconductor, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply chain resilience End-to-end responsibility for delivering quality parts, when needed, at the right cost Act as the sourcing expert for...