Aviation Operations & Support U.S. NavyAviation Operations & SupportCoronado, CAKey Responsibilities Support aircraft launch and recovery operations in operational environments; assist with aircraft handling, movement, spotting, and securing of aircraft and equipment on flight decks and flight lines; operate aviation support equipment and systems used in aircraft operations; perform inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign object damage (FOD) prevention and emergency readiness; assist with emergency response and training drills related to aviation operations; support administrative and maintenance control activities as required. Work Environment Work primarily in shipboard and shore station aviation environments, including flight decks, hangar bays, and flight lines; exposure to jet blast, rotor wash, noise, heat, weather, and moving equipment is routine; operations occur in a wide range of climates at sea and ashore and often follow the tempo of flight operations, including nights, weekends, and deployments.
Naval Flight Officer U.S. NavyNaval Flight OfficerNational City, CAJob Title: Naval Aviation Officer (Pilot / Naval Flight Officer / AMDO) Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Naval Aviation Officers serve as Pilots, Naval Flight Officers, and Aviation Maintenance Duty Officers who operate and support one of the world’s most capable aviation forces. Officers typically access Naval Aviation through USNA, NROTC, Officer Candidate School, or collegiate programs, and are selected for Pilot, Naval Flight Officer, or Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer pipelines based on performance, aptitude, medical qualification, and the needs of the Navy.
Aviation Electrician’s Mate U.S. NavyAviation Electrician’s MateLa Mesa, CAWork Environment Assignments with squadrons at naval air stations and aboard aircraft carriers worldwide; work in hangars, avionics labs, and outdoors on flight lines in all weather conditions and high noise environments; close teamwork with other aviation ratings and aircrew in a structured maintenance organization; potential temporary duty with detachments and deployments supporting carrier or expeditionary operations. Additional qualifications for this job may include: United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; normal color perception; interest in aviation and working around aircraft; strong aptitude in electronics, computers, and precision technical work; manual dexterity, good memory, and physical fitness sufficient to work safely on flight lines, in hangars, and on shipboard aircraft.
Aviation Electronics Technician U.S. NavyAviation Electronics TechnicianEscondido, CAWork Environment Assignments with squadrons at naval air stations and aboard aircraft carriers worldwide; work in hangars, avionics labs, and outdoors on flight lines in all weather conditions and high noise environments; close teamwork with other aviation ratings and aircrew in a structured maintenance organization; potential temporary duty with detachments and deployments supporting carrier or expeditionary operations. Additional qualifications for this job may include: United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; normal color perception; interest in aviation and working around aircraft; strong aptitude in electronics, computers, and precision technical work; manual dexterity, good memory, and physical fitness sufficient to work safely on flight lines, in hangars, and on shipboard aircraft.
NewAviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician U.S. NavyAviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems TechnicianNational City, CAWork Environment Assignments with squadrons at naval air stations and aboard aircraft carriers worldwide; work in hangars, avionics labs, and outdoors on flight lines in all weather conditions and high noise environments; close teamwork with other aviation ratings and aircrew in a structured maintenance organization; potential temporary duty with detachments and deployments supporting carrier or expeditionary operations. Additional qualifications for this job may include: United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; normal color perception; interest in aviation and working around aircraft; strong aptitude in electronics, computers, and precision technical work; manual dexterity, good memory, and physical fitness sufficient to work safely on flight lines, in hangars, and on shipboard aircraft.
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver U.S. NavyAircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy DiverPoway, CAKey Responsibilities Operate as enlisted aircrew during flight operations; perform helicopter sea rescues and provide advanced first aid; execute underwater search, salvage, harbor clearance, and security missions; inspect, cut, weld, and repair ships and submarines; conduct deep and saturation diving using SCUBA, surface supplied and mixed gas systems, and rebreathers; operate and supervise hyperbaric chamber treatments; plan and conduct demolition; maintain and repair specialized flight, survival, and diving equipment while managing records and readiness. Job Title: Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver Category / Component: Enlisted • Active Overview Join an elite community that operates in the air and under the sea as an enlisted aircrew member and Navy diver, performing helicopter sea rescues and underwater search, salvage, repair, and demolition to support carrier and expeditionary strike groups, mine countermeasures, special operations, and joint partners worldwide.
Flight Assembly Technician Malin Space Science Systems, Inc.Flight Assembly TechnicianSan Diego, CA$28–$31 / hourMalin Space Science Systems (MSSS) is a private technology company that designs, develops and operates space camera systems for government and commercial aerospace customers and provides services in spacecraft instrument operations and space science research. As a member of our multidisciplinary space imaging systems design team, the Flight Assembly Technician is responsible for high-level assembly of prototype and spaceflight electronics under the direction of Production Supervisor or Production Management.
Senior Flight Test Engineer FirestormSenior Flight Test EngineerSan Diego, CaliforniaTo conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you 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 otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. In this role, you will lead the design and execution of detailed flight test plans and ground tests, prioritize flight safety at every stage, and work directly with our flight test team, autonomy engineers and aircraft integration teams.
Operations Agent - SAN Southwest AirlinesOperations Agent - SANSan Diego, CaliforniaYou’ll help Customers board, check flight details like weight and balance, and talk with other airport Teams to keep things running smoothly. Coordinates special services needed on aircraft such as servicing lavatories, cabin grooming, wheelchairs for Customers and special emergency cleaning.
Staff Flight Sciences Engineer ReaxiomaticStaff Flight Sciences EngineerSan Diego, CAResponsibilities include developing analytical packages that support certification or experimental approval pathways, identifying potential regulatory constraints early, and working with both regulators and internal engineering teams to resolve issues without unnecessarily slowing development. Demonstrated ability to answer engineering questions using disciplined analytical reasoning, including hand calculations and simplified models, and to apply higher-order analysis methods only when warranted.
Airport Operations Agent (DL) - SAN Unifi Aviation, LLCAirport Operations Agent (DL) - SANSan Diego, CAFull timeReads and analyzes flight, fuel, and payload distribution records of the number of passengers, pieces of luggage, and amount of freight and fuel to determine the weight and balance of the aircraft. Completes paperwork, daily logs and forms pertaining to procedures of flight departures/arrivals, statistical reports on each flight and enters the information into the computer system.
Manufacturing Engineer Shop Floor / Operations Yantran LLCManufacturing Engineer Shop Floor / OperationsSan Diego, CARequired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; hands-on experience supporting shop floor manufacturing operations; strong understanding of production processes, process control, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving techniques; experience working in a fast-paced, highly regulated industrial or aerospace environment; strong collaboration and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in aerospace or FAA-regulated manufacturing environments; exposure to lean manufacturing, Kaizen, or continuous improvement programs; familiarity with production support in environments involving flight hardware.
Principal Production Operations Northrop GrummanPrincipal Production OperationsSan Diego, CA$103,600–$155,400 / yearThe candidate will be responsible for interfacing with technical leadership, program management, engineering, production control, global supply chain, and production supervisors to ensure hardware modules are built within cost and budget while meeting operation build schedules. The CAM/OPM (Control Account Manager / Operations Program Manager) is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of control account budgets, schedules, scope and technical performance measurement.
Principal Systems Engineer - Operations Analysis/Modsim Northrop GrummanPrincipal Systems Engineer - Operations Analysis/ModsimSan Diego, CA$114,000–$171,000 / yearBasic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master of Science Degree in a STEM field and 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD in a STEM field and 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Staff Engineering Planning Analyst- Program Planning And Operations Northrop GrummanStaff Engineering Planning Analyst- Program Planning And OperationsSan Diego, CA$161,000–$241,400 / yearDrive common people processes across AISR&T Engineering teams; ensure execution of human resource management functions inclusive of staffing fulfillment, redeployment, and release processes; report status including analysis of program staffing, growth, skills projections, and direct labor rates (DLR). The ideal candidate will Lead and coordinate staffing and operational activities, including hiring, redeployment, and resource management across Vehicle Engineering/Software, Systems Engineering/Avionics, Test & Evaluation, and Product Support.
NewContracts Administrator - Contracts Operations Northrop GrummanContracts Administrator - Contracts OperationsSan Diego, CA$77,000–$141,200 / yearThe selected candidate will act as the primary LX administrator and be responsible for tasks including maintenance of functional trainings in Learning Exchange (LX) and My Learning Experience (MLE), as well as providing regular support and facilitation of the Enterprise Contracts Training and Certification (ECTAC) program. Utilizing SAP S/4, Analysis Office, PIEE (Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment)/WAWF (Wide Area Workflow), MOCAS (Mechanization of Contract Administration Services) Data Access and other reporting tools to perform business analysis to support data calls and requests for information.
Business Operations Manager AEVEXBusiness Operations ManagerSan Diego, CA$122,200–$149,100 / yearThe company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. While performing the duties the employee is: Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
Air Operations Specialist HavocAIAir Operations SpecialistSan Diego, CaliforniaHavoc AI's Mission Operations (MOPS) team deploys alongside military customers to operate autonomous drone systems in real-world environments—from live operational events like Overwatch to hardware and software development test events and customer demonstrations. You don't need to be a software engineer, but you do need to learn quickly, operate with discipline, and thrive in ambiguous environments alongside a technically deep team and senior military leadership.
NewCDL Driver JCSICDL DriverSan Diego, CAA leading provider of airline catering and onboard logistics services is seeking experienced CDL Delivery Drivers to support daily flight operations at San Diego International Airport. In this role, you will safely transport catering equipment and supplies between the production facility and aircraft while working directly with airline personnel to ensure flights depart on schedule.
UAS Test Pilot, EP FirestormUAS Test Pilot, EPSan Diego, CaliforniaTo conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you 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 otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you'll support flight operations across the full lifecycle of our UAVs, with a focus on aircraft readiness, safe execution, and operational reliability.