NewAviation Operations & Support U.S. NavyAviation Operations & SupportNational City, 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.
Flight Attendant SkyWest IncFlight AttendantSan Diego, CAMust be physically able to perform tasks that require frequent walking, bending below ankle level and reaching above shoulder level; open emergency exits and close aircraft doors weighing up to 45 pounds; push and pull beverage cart weighing up to 250 pounds; and lift, store, transport and reach for items with or without reasonable accommodation. Pay: The starting pay is $30.32 per flight hour [Base compensation is 76 flight hours x $30.32 per flight hour = $2,304.32 gross per month (Note: this does not include per diem, boarding pay or any flight hours worked beyond the monthly guarantee*)].
Flight Dynamicist Leidos Holdings IncFlight DynamicistSan Diego, CA$107,900–$195,050 / yearThe Advanced Concepts Flight Dynamicist will support modeling and simulation development, conceptual design, and vehicle development of various phases of Missiles, Hypersonic Vehicles, Satellites, and other Space Vehicles. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support.
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.
Flight Assembly Technician (SMT/XRAY/AOI/Parylene) Malin Space Science Systems, Inc.Flight Assembly Technician (SMT/XRAY/AOI/Parylene)San Diego, CA$32–$34 / hourAs 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 the Production Manager, utilizing applicable preferred certifications and technical expertise to run production equipment. Malin 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.
NewUAS Flight Test Operator & Autonomy Systems Lead The Rundown AIUAS Flight Test Operator & Autonomy Systems LeadSan Diego, CAThe Rundown AI, Inc. in San Diego seeks a HMS UAS Operations Technician responsible for executing surrogate flight test operations within the Hivemind portfolio. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years in Group 1/2 UAS operations, strong technical skills, and the ability to maintain a SECRET clearance.
Aircraft Mechanic II MV-22 Flight Line Kay and Associates, Inc.Aircraft Mechanic II MV-22 Flight LineCoronado, CAThis mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components, including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and/or operation and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers manuals.
Flight Assembly Technician (SMT/XRAY/AOI/Parylene) (San Diego, CA) Malin Space Science Systems, IncFlight Assembly Technician (SMT/XRAY/AOI/Parylene) (San Diego, CA)San Diego, CA$32–$34 / hourAs 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 the Production Manager, utilizing applicable preferred certifications and technical expertise to run production equipment. Malin 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.
Flight Assembly Technician (San Diego, CA) Malin Space Science Systems, IncFlight Assembly Technician (San Diego, CA)San 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Production Operations Director 1 Northrop Grumman CorpProduction Operations Director 1San Diego, CA$203,900–$305,900 / yearThe Director must be knowledgeable of the business acquisition process, program life cycle, manufacturing capabilities, supply chain processes, scheduling techniques, continuous improvement strategies, manufacturing readiness assessments, compliance requirements and financial practices to execute cost and schedule objectives and implement strategic initiatives. The individual will work with the Business Unit leadership, program managers, customers, and peer organizations to lead our operations teams to improve operational efficiency, implement optimal solutions and drive operational performance to our cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
Manufacturing Operations Director 1 Northrop Grumman CorpManufacturing Operations Director 1San Diego, CA$185,400–$278,200 / yearPreferred Qualifications: Experience with the program / product lifecycle in the areas of new business pursuit, design, supply chain management, receiving operations, inventory control, production control, product test & evaluation, reliability, root cause analysis, product sell off, shipping and product support as they apply to quality. Financial management including knowledge and understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), rates and budgets and associated overhead budgets to support manufacturing activities is a key responsibility as well as the planning and execution of strategic funds for capital equipment and machinery, as well as manufacturing technical activities.
Principal Systems Engineer - Operations Analysis/ModSim Northrop Grumman CorpPrincipal 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.
NewAdministrative & Operations Manager J.S. Held LLCAdministrative & Operations ManagerSolana Beach, CA$80,000–$110,000 / yearOur professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk.
CDL 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.
Staff Technician, Unmanned Systems Test Operator (R5214) Shield AI IncStaff Technician, Unmanned Systems Test Operator (R5214)San Diego, CA$34–$51 / hourThis position works closely with software, systems, and flight operations teams to support the integration, validation, and operational assessment of autonomy capabilities in laboratory, ground, and flight environments. Preferred qualifications: Experience supporting autonomy, AI-enabled systems, or developmental flight test programs, particularly with multi-aircraft or distributed UAS operations.
Air Vehicle Operator 2 - Deployed AEVEXAir Vehicle Operator 2 - DeployedSolana Beach, CAThe 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. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses.
NewField Services Manager III General AtomicsField Services Manager IIISan Diego, CAThe Manager serves as the primary functional leader for Site Managers, ensuring they have the leadership, operational knowledge, and resources necessary to effectively manage personnel, maintain contract compliance, support mission readiness, and deliver exceptional customer support. Beyond traditional Site Management oversight, this role is responsible for expanding the operational capabilities of the Site Management organization by developing leaders who understand the relationship between aircraft maintenance, flight operations, customer mission requirements, logistics, engineering, safety, and overall mission execution.
Pilot-in-Command (PIC) - Navy CAS Propeller - San Diego, CA Direct Charter ServicePilot-in-Command (PIC) - Navy CAS Propeller - San Diego, CASan Diego, CaliforniaMission Overview : Lead mission-critical operations that simulate real-world threats for Navy fleet training using King Air and Metroliner aircraft. This role demands not only technical flying skills but also strategic thinking and leadership, all while offering a flexible schedule and a high quality of life.
Staff Software Engineer, GCS - Full Stack (R5192) Shield AI IncStaff Software Engineer, GCS - Full Stack (R5192)CA$150,000–$230,000 / yearOn-site Test & Mission Support - Travel to test sites and support live mission operations (flight tests, range exercises, on-water trials, integration events), working closely with operators and pilots to gather feedback, debug live C2 systems, and troubleshoot web interfaces and network configurations under time-critical field constraints. What you'll do: Develop & Field Web-Based GCS/C2 Software - Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, responsive GCS software and C2 applications, utilizing modern web technologies (e.g., React, TypeScript, Node.js, Go) to build map-centric mission planning, real-time command & control, video streaming, and telemetry visualization interfaces.
Staff Engineer, Software, GCS - C++ (R5189) Shield AI IncStaff Engineer, Software, GCS - C++ (R5189)CA$150,000–$230,000 / yearHardware/Software Debugging - Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex GCS/C2 stacks, radio links, payload controls, and telemetry streams - including UI responsiveness bottlenecks, memory leaks, and network latency profiling under operationally-representative loads. On-site Test & Mission Support - Travel to test sites and support live mission operations (flight tests, range exercises, on-water trials, integration events), working closely with operators and pilots to gather feedback, debug live C2 systems, and troubleshoot interfaces under time-critical field constraints.
Principal Engineer Systems Test-Active Secret Clearance Required Northrop Grumman CorpPrincipal Engineer Systems Test-Active Secret Clearance RequiredSan Diego, CA$103,600–$155,400 / yearBasic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience OR a PhD in STEM with 1 years of related engineering experience. Responsibilities include working with STE Teammates, Test IPT Leadership, Lab Operations Leadership, and Test Planning & Execution (TP&E) teams to successfully plan, and execute dry run and formal test activities to evaluated, and certify hardware and software for ground and flight release.
Program Manager 2 - Precision Products Northrop Grumman CorpProgram Manager 2 - Precision ProductsSan Diego, CA$161,100–$241,700 / yearAdditionally, they will establish and manage milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program risks and opportunities, and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.
NewProgram Manager 1 - Precisions Products Northrop Grumman CorpProgram Manager 1 - Precisions ProductsSan Diego, CA$133,000–$199,600 / yearAdditionally, they will establish and manage milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program risks and opportunities, and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Related experience includes a background in project management, program management, IPT Lead, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions in an aerospace production environment.
Technical Integration Manager Engineering 2 Northrop Grumman CorpTechnical Integration Manager Engineering 2San Diego, CA$119,900–$219,800 / yearRelevant experience in adjacent logistics support elements such as Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) & Maintenance Planning, Modeling & Simulation (ModSim), Support Equipment Engineering (SEE), Prognostics & Health Management (PHM), Supportable Low Observables (SLO), Obsolescence Management, Training & Training Systems, Technical Data, Support Hardware, Fleet & Field Support, and Product Support Management. This role will be responsible for coordinating the priorities between multiple OU (Operating Units), ensuring high quality engineering analyses and logical hand-off from one OU to another OU, talent development and management, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and CAM (Control Account Manager) duties for the team.
Business Systems Analyst V General AtomicsBusiness Systems Analyst VPoway, CAWith minimal supervision, the IT business systems analyst acts as a liaison between one or more business functions or departments, including but not limited to, business development, marketing, proposal management, contracts, program management, aftermarket, flight operations / flight testing, manufacturing, quality, logistics, finance, accounting, procurement, human resources, payroll, and resources from various information technology disciplines (e.g. infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, applications, development, and continuous improvement) to ensure the four critical pillars of business analyses are accomplished effectively and efficiently: (1) IT Projects, (2) Applications & Systems Enhancements, (3) Break-fixes, and (4) Business Process Support, to provide business process and technology support that enables seamless business operations.
NewEngineer II General AtomicsEngineer IIPoway, CAWork closely with other test engineers and technicians in the Mechanical Engineering Development Laboratory to complete aircraft level and component level research and development testing. The hands-on nature of flight testing will require the test engineer to support activities at remote locations throughout the continental US, where company products are located and where flexible work schedules are often required.
NewAircraft Worker Amentum Services IncAircraft WorkerSan Diego, CAPerform equipment pre-operational check and maintenance of all work center support equipment/IMRL; operate ground support equipment such as electrical power supply, tow tractors, light carts and engine starting units; check for fuel contamination by draining samples from low point drains; replenish fuel, oil, water, waste system chemicals, oxygen, and hydraulic fluid; and clean exterior and/or interior of aircraft, using portable platform ladders, brushes, rags, water hose, and vacuum. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit, use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
Pilot (First Officer) - West Region NetJets Inc.Pilot (First Officer) - West RegionSan Diego, CA$86,015–$117,706 / yearGreets Owners/passengers pre-flight, makes introductions and briefs them on the specific flight/trip and verifies itinerary/provides passengers with weather updates and safety briefings and explains any changes to itinerary. Acts as a liaison for Owners/ passengers and NetJets from the time the Owners/passengers arrive at the FBO until they have safely landed at their final destination and have departed the final FBO.