Top 269 Geospatial engineer Jobs in California

Laser Sensing Systems Principal Engineer
Safran Defense & Space Inc. —Camarillo, CA
- $180,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Optical Engineer
Leidos —San Diego, CA
- $131,300 - $237,350 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Bachelor of Science
- Data analysis skills
Chief Engineer- Space Payloads
Leidos —San Diego, CA
- $131,300 - $237,350 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Optical Engineer
Leidos —San Diego, CA
- $131,300 - $237,350 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Bachelor of Science
- Microsoft Office
Senior Manager, Image Science Engineer
L3Harris Technologies —Los Angeles, CA
- $133,000 - $247,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack Software Discipline Lead)
Northrop Grumman —Manhattan Beach, CA
- $157,800 - $289,200 a year
- Overtime
- Azure
- System design
- Java
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Survey LiDAR Drafter
NV5 —Palm Desert, CA
- $32 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Survey Manager
NV5 —Palm Desert, CA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
Associate Land Surveyor
NV5 —Sacramento, CA
- $45 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Staff Geotechnical Engineer
NV5 —Torrance, CA
- $90,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Laboratory experience
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack Software Discipline Lead)
Northrop Grumman —Redondo Beach, CA
- $157,800 - $289,200 a year
- Overtime
- Azure
- System design
- Java
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
DSA Masonry Inspector
NV5 —Ventura, CA
- $45 - $50 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
NV5 —Torrance, CA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Stormwater & Environmental Compliance Program Manager
NV5 —Torrance, CA
- $170,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer
NV5 —Ventura, CA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Laboratory experience
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lead Electrical Systems Engineer
Leidos —California
- $131,300 - $237,350 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Team management
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Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack Software Discipline Lead)
Northrop Grumman —El Segundo, CA
- $157,800 - $289,200 a year
- Overtime
- Azure
- System design
- Java
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Land Surveyor
NV5 —San Diego, CA
- $45 - $65 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
ICC Special Inspector
NV5 —Truckee, CA
- $30 - $60 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack Software Discipline Lead)
Northrop Grumman —San Diego, CA
- $157,800 - $289,200 a year
- Overtime
- Azure
- System design
- Java
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Laser Sensing Systems Principal Engineer

Safran Defense & Space Inc. -
Camarillo, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$180,000 - $240,000 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
401(k) 6% Match
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Referral program
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Defense electronics
Product design project leadership
Systems integration
Image processing
Signal processing
Requirements design
FPGA
Electronic sensors
Electrical system design
Firmware
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
Master's degree
Optics
System design for system development
Troubleshooting electrical systems
Requirements analysis
Electrical engineering training
Design engineering
Physics
Requirements management
Engineering product development
Simulation tools
Technical troubleshooting support
Systems analysis
B2G
Electrical Engineering
Sensors
Mechanical knowledge

Full Job Description

Safran DSI Business Unit: Attollo Engineering

ABOUT OUR MISSION:

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Attollo Engineering, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Attollo Engineering is a designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge infrared cameras and laser sensor systems for defense and industrial applications. Leveraging extensive expertise in the electro-optical market, systems design, and packaging, Attollo delivers superior solutions for system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, and custom applications. Their commitment to quality engineering empowers Safran DSI to provide innovative and reliable technology to its partners.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

POSITION PROFILE:

The Laser Sensing Systems Principal Engineer is a high-impact individual contributor role carrying broad technical authority across Attollo's laser sensing product line and adjacent EO/IR technology development. This is not a management role; it is a technical leadership role for an engineer who solves hard problems, mentors teams, engages customers, and gets their hands on hardware. Approximately 40% of the role is external facing (customer engagement, proposals, capture support); 60% is internal (design reviews, lab troubleshooting, mentorship, technical direction).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the technical authority for laser sensing products, guiding system design, quality, and technical risk decisions.
Lead the design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electro-optical systems.
Provide hands-on engineering support, including hardware assembly, system integration, and laboratory troubleshooting.
Translate customer requirements into system-level solutions across optical, electrical, mechanical, firmware, and software disciplines.
Drive resolution of complex technical challenges and lead key design and technical reviews.
Serve as a technical lead with customers, supporting proposals, business development efforts, and industry engagements.
Mentor engineers, promote engineering best practices, and strengthen organizational technical capabilities.
Identify and evaluate new technologies and lead product development from concept through prototyping.
Align product strategy with program execution to support customer success and business growth.
Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or closely related technical discipline.
10–15+ years of progressive, hands-on engineering experience in defense or industrial electro-optical systems development; significant time at small-to-mid-size companies where wearing multiple hats was expected.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — comfortable authoring technical proposal sections, leading customer-facing reviews, and presenting to mixed technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated full development lifecycle ownership: concept and requirements through design, integration, qualification, production support, and field issues.
Direct experience as technical lead or POC with defense primes, mid-tier integrators, and/or government laboratory customers.
Extensive experience developing and integrating laser sensing systems, including rangefinders, LIDAR, optical proximity sensors, and related electro-optical technologies.
Strong knowledge of laser sources, optical receivers, detector technologies, signal processing, and laser safety standards.
Familiarity with engineering tools standard to EO/IR systems development (simulation, signal analysis, or design review tools as applicable to the role).
Working expertise in supporting electronics, including analog circuitry, high-speed timing, FPGA-based processing, and system-level troubleshooting.
Proven ability to define, manage, and negotiate complex system requirements across optical, electrical, mechanical, and environmental domains.
Strong understanding of IR imaging systems, sensor architectures, image processing, and defense imaging applications.
Experience with industry-standard sensor interfaces and communication protocols, including SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet, CameraLink, and MIL-STD-1553.
Solid foundation in optical design principles and the ability to evaluate system performance and design trade-offs.
Knowledge of environmental qualification standards and regulatory requirements applicable to defense and aerospace systems, including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and ITAR/EAR.
Current or ability to obtain US DoD Secret Security Clearance
Requires U.S. Citizenship required.

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:

Master's degree or PhD in a related discipline.
Active US DoD Security Clearance
Direct experience with handheld target locator modules, laser target designators, fire control systems, guided munition seekers, or proximity fuzing.
Experience leading or contributing to SBIR/STTR or other government R&D proposals.
Experience with time-of-flight or signal processing architectures.
Direct experience with laser safety classification, eye-safety analysis, and certification.
Experience working in an ITAR environment

SALARY RANGE: $180,000-$240,000 annual salary, plus participation in management performance bonus plan.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Nearest Major Market: Ventura
Nearest Secondary Market: Oxnard

Pay: $180,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 6% Match
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Parental leave
Pet insurance
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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