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Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft's expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for passionate, high-energy engineers to help achieve that mission. As Microsoft's cloud business continues to grow the ability to deploy new offerings and hardware infrastructure on time, in high volume with high quality and lowest cost is of paramount importance. To achieve this goal, the Hardware, Infrastructure Management, and Fundamentals Engineering (HIFE) team is instrumental in defining and delivering operational measures of success for hardware manufacturing, improving the planning process, quality, delivery, scale and sustainability related to Microsoft cloud hardware. We are looking for seasoned engineers with a dedicated passion for customer focused solutions, insight and industry knowledge to envision and implement future technical solutions that will manage and optimize the Cloud infrastructure. We are looking for a Principal Engineer to join the team. #azurehwjobs #SCHIE #HIFE Responsibilities * Lead development and implementation of end to end debug solutions for @scale datacenter systems. * Lead collaboration projects with hardware, firmware and software teams that drive root cause analysis. * Accountable for successful execution of targeted defect reduction projects. * Provide technical recommendations on at scale test content deployment technologies. * Lead resolution of complex problems based on technical and business understanding. * Develop world class at scale debug methodologies, test strategies and test routines in data center solutions. * Solve problems relating to mission critical services and build automation to drive debug efficiency. * Effectively communicate with partners and stakeholders for planning and progress on initiatives using data. * Embody our culture and values. Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, * OR related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience * OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, * OR related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience * OR equivalent experience. * 5+ years of experience of technical leadership as a platform or software architect or validation architect or a lead debug engineer or equivalent industry experience leadership position. * Deep understanding of modern server or datacenter architectures or System on Chip features like virtualization technologies or major architectural blocks like Memory Controllers or Central Processing Units or Storage or Networking solutions for Cloud or Datacenter infrastructures * Experience leading technical deep dives into datacenter software solutions used in at scale environments or datacenter infrastructure and data systems, cloud native operating systems, or virtualization technologies. Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: * Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, * OR related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience * OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, * OR related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience * OR equivalent experience. * Platform or system level debug and validation experience * Data analytical skills- Knowing how to use large scale data and analytical tools. * Great communication skills using various forms of media. * Able to plan work, and work to a plan adapting as necessary in a rapidly evolving Environment. * Individual effectiveness skills such as discipline, time management, decision making, planning, and organizing work, summarizing results through technical reports * Self-driven, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment and across the team of engineers. Hardware Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: **************************************************** This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering 3 This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA but can be located in San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA with travel expectations. The Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering 3 will have the responsibility of providing organizational and technical leadership and direction across the Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) portfolio. This position involves leading production approaches for intelligent manufacturing, flexible facilities, and low‑cost high‑rate manufacturing, which will include the following responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Drive the evolution of production facilities with integrated digital thread, artificial intelligence, automation, and flexible configurations. Lead evaluation and implementation of enabling production technologies, including but not limited to composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, LO technologies, as well as digital capabilities. Work with consultants, strategic partners, universities and technical consortiums to evaluate developing technologies/approaches for manufacturing air vehicles affordably and in high quantity. Provide guidance regarding design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and develop affordable manufacturing solutions. Collaborate with all ACP teams to influence product definition and assembly strategy implementing Design for Manufacturing, or “designing what we build.” Includes pushing for additive manufacturing, unitized composites, other emerging lower cost processes. Solve technical challenges with creative solutions in fast‑paced, resource‑limited manufacturing environments. Develop and refine manufacturing strategies for low‑cost high‑rate production for air vehicles, with a critical focus on safety, efficiency, cost, and quality at scale. Understand and integrate novel tooling, fabrication, and assembly solutions for production. Champion modular, flexible tooling and lean, highly repeatable or adaptable production processes. Design production layouts/production factory to support flexible cell‑based or continuous flow manufacturing. Collaborate with other emerging programs to evaluate multiple ACP product line potentially mixed with other product lines. Create detailed ramp‑up plans including labor, equipment, facilities, and supplier readiness. Develop full understanding of capital investment requirements and timing. Develop manufacturing processes and digital strategies that provide detailed intuitive work instructions to mechanics in their work environment, reducing needs for training and ability to rapidly respond to production surge requirements. Develop hiring, staffing and training plan associated with the new techniques and integrate within operations functions and locations. Establish and lead a strategic vision for scalable, cost‑effective production aligned with business goals for rapid implementation. Develop comprehensive production solutions encompassing business development, digital thread, and data. Evaluate alternatives, create and execute roadmaps, and conduct gap analyses. Champion deployment and adoption of low‑cost high‑rate manufacturing across global production, engineering, and operations teams. Monitor industry trends, competitor advancements, and global manufacturing capabilities to build and maintain technological and cost advantage. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Our leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: Upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: Holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: Operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. We pioneer: Setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others. Basic Qualifications Must have a Bachelor's Degree (STEM) AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in aviation, systems engineering, aerospace or manufacturing/production OR a Master's Degree (STEM) AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in aviation, systems engineering, aerospace or manufacturing/production. Minimum 6 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team lead or manufacturing manager. Minimum 6 years of demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve goals. Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access. Ability to travel 20‑35% of the time. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), cross‑functional stakeholders, and various customers such as Air Force and Navy. Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of early development, low‑rate initial production and transition to high delivery rates. Prior experience working in low‑cost high‑rate manufacturing environments, whether automotive or aerospace, is highly desired. Proposal experience, and experience in other early phases of program lifecycle. Strong background in technology research portfolio management and demonstrated advancement of TRL / MRL and familiarity with DoD MRL Deskbook and Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) process. Excellent risk identification and mitigation skillsets in the development of aerospace technologies. Experience in “Design for Manufacturing” methodologies. Experience developing flexible factories and driving rapid technology implementation. Experience developing and deploying artificial intelligence tools for production environments. Experience developing and deploying digital thread/twin, or other data integration and prescriptive tools. Experience developing and deploying automation. Experience with composites unitization, bonded composite assemblies and determinant assembly techniques. Primary Level Salary Range $187,000.00 - $280,600.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Senior Principal Engineer Software in San Diego, CA, to design and develop embedded software systems. Candidates should have a strong background in C/C++ and Python, with at least 8 years of relevant experience. This position requires collaboration in an Agile environment and an active Secret DoD Security Clearance. The salary range is $118,600 - $178,000, plus bonuses and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading aerospace and defense company in San Diego is seeking a Principal OR Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer to develop revolutionary ground system solutions. This role requires a bachelor's degree in a STEM field with significant engineering experience, and an active DoD Secret clearance is mandatory. The position will primarily be on-site, with a possible hybrid model in the future. The estimated salary ranges from $114,000 to $171,000, based on experience and qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. The Advanced Communications Operating Unit is seeking an experienced Principal Contract Administrator. The position will report directly to the Manager of Contracts and will serve as the primary contact with our customer, administering a portfolio of mostly cost-type development contracts supporting Restricted customers. This position is responsible for all formal contract communications, and sustaining the contractual baseline to ensure favorable programmatic and financial performance. In addition to established development efforts, the position will also support various New Business proposals and ROMs, both competitive and sole-source. This position is based out of the San Diego, CA office and due to the Restricted nature of the work, will require on-site support at least three days per week. What You'll Get to Do: In this role, the selected candidate's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate the company response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on risk identification and mitigation strategies Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval. Coordinate and develop responses to fact-finding, evaluation notices, and requests for information (RFIs), to bolster priorities, strengthen support for the proposal, and also identify customer key items or concerns Develop and execute negotiation strategy / plan to establish a framework to arrive at the most beneficial agreement possible between Northrop Grumman and the customer in the quickest timeframe possible Maintain excellent working relationships with customers to effectively communicate, administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements. Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence Provide direct contract support, review contractual documents to ensure protection of company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies. Research contract issues and prepare analysis with citations Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer requests Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelors' Degree or a minimum of 3 years of experience with a Masters' degree Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance Experience using FAR/DFARS Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

A leading aerospace company located in California is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Systems Engineering. This role involves leading production approaches and developing strategies for high-rate manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in aerospace, systems engineering, and a strong leadership background. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $187,000 to $280,600 annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment. Your Impact Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events. Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale. Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact. Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes. Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience. Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling. Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) Experience translating research ideas into production systems. Preferred Qualifications: Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models. Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data. Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights. Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty. Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy. MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models. Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $199,700.00 - $292,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,500.00 - $260,500.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

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. **Please note that this opportunity is contingent on funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.** Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an **Aircraft Mechanic 3** **or 4** **- Structures** join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at **MCAS Miramar, CA.** The selected individual will perform duties as part of a Contract Field Team (CFT) responsible for depot-level modifications performed at Department of Navy (DoN) locations. ****** NOTE:** This position may be filled as an Aircraft Mechanic 3 or Aircraft Mechanic 4 depending on the selected candidate's qualifications. **Job Description:** This role is responsible for installing and modifying structural aircraft components and composite parts, ensuring precise fit and adhering to strict tolerances. Your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Installing detail parts such as shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, and patches. + Modifying major structural components (ribs, stiffeners, longerons, straps, skins) and composite assemblies using shop aids. + Applying expert knowledge of bonding practices, procedures, and layouts to achieve exact fits, especially where critical surface contours, edge distances, or coordinated dimensions and tolerances to 0.005" must be maintained. + Completing all bonding operations with ingenuity to determine the most efficient fabrication and assembly methods. + Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and structure repair manuals, including understanding symbols, flags, and general notes. + Identifying aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders. + Using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and standard scales. + Demonstrating extensive and recent experience with tools including drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter. + Being familiar with a variety of aircraft materials, including aluminum, steel, titanium, plastic, and advanced composites. + Verifying application and condition of installed Low Observable (LO) materials for conformity to specifications, determining material and time required for repairs, and making corrections or reinstallations as needed. + Setting up and operating various types of material testers and mixers. + Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required to safely perform job tasks. + Must be willing to provide temporary support to our other CFT locations at MCAS Beaufort, MCAS Cherry Point, and NAS Lemoore should the need arise. + Must be able to clearly document completed maintenance, parts tags, logs/records, parts requests, etc. + Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, HazMat handling procedures, and all training and certification requirements. + Ability to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year. **Additionally, all team members will perform other duties as part of a CFT responsible for depot level modifications performed at customer locations. As part of the CFT, members are expected to assist in other technical disciplines as requested by Team Leads or management** . **Basic Qualifications:** + **Aircraft Mechanic 3** : Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 4 years of applied / related experience and / or additional education. + **Aircraft Mechanic 4** : Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 6 years of applied / related experience and / or additional education. + Proficient in reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc. + **Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.** + **Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting item weighing up to 50 pounds, and working overhead.** + **Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.** + **Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start.** + **Must have the ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.** **Preferred Qualifications:** + DoD Intermediate level sheet metal/structures/airframes experience, or commercial/industry equivalent. + MOU/Depot or Contract Field Team experience with complex aircraft modifications or aircraft reset experience. + F-35 or F-22 Fighter aircraft experience with LO coating removal, application, and repair. + Experience and working knowledge with F-35 sustainment tools; Product Data Manager. + Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license. + (PDM), JSF Data Library (JDL), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS). Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

A leading aerospace and defense company is looking for a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Hardware and Software Integration Lead in San Diego. This role involves leading the development of next-generation ground system solutions, managing software supplier interactions, and coordinating various engineering efforts. Candidates should have a strong background in STEM, relevant work experience, and active security clearance. The position requires on-site work but could offer hybrid options in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Meet the Team The world is being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence. From autonomous systems to predictive analytics, AI is not just a feature-it's the new foundation. At the heart of this transformation lies the one constant that makes it all possible: a secure, intelligent, and resilient network. This is where Cisco, and you, come in. We are looking for a transformative Solutions Engineer to join our team. This isn't just about selling technology; it's about partnering with our most strategic customers to build the digital infrastructure that will power their AI ambitions and drive their business into the future. If you are a technologist who grows with solving sophisticated challenges and wants to make a tangible impact on a global scale, we want to talk to you. Your Impact As a Solutions Engineer at Cisco, you are the technical heart of our customer relationships. You will orchestrate the full power of Cisco's portfolio to build and deliver outcomes that were previously unimaginable. You will be the trusted advisor who connects our customers' vision to our technology, making their success your mission. Lead Technical Strategy: Own and drive the end-to-end technical strategy for our most strategic customers, aligning their business goals with solutions from across the Cisco portfolio. Architect the Future: Develop and validate comprehensive, multi-architecture solutions spanning networking, security, collaboration, cloud, and AI infrastructure. You will build the resilient and observable platforms that form the bedrock of our customers' digital and AI initiatives. Be the Trusted Advisor: Build and maintain deep, positive relationships with technical and executive team members, becoming their go-to expert for navigating the complexities of modern IT and the opportunities of AI. Demonstrate the Art of the Possible: Lead compelling, customized demonstrations and proofs-of-value that bring Cisco's solutions to life, showcasing how we solve our customers' most critical problems. Mentor and Elevate: Act as a mentor and technical leader for the broader SE community, sharing your expertise, encouraging a culture of excellence, and helping to develop the next generation of talent. Shape Our Future: Be the link between the customer and Cisco's engineering and product teams. You will provide critical feedback that directly influences the future of our products and solutions. Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of experience in a pre-sales engineering or similar customer-facing technical role. 5+ years of broad and deep technical knowledge across at least two of the following areas: Enterprise Networking, Data Center, Security, Collaboration. Demonstrable experience building and maintaining positive relationships with customers and partners. 5+ years of communication and presentation skills with internal partners or external customers Preferred Qualifications A deep, cross-architectural understanding of how different technology domains intersect to create business solutions (e.g., how security underpins a cloud strategy, or how networking enables AI workloads). Proven experience leading technical sales cycles for large, sophisticated enterprise accounts. Outstanding ability to articulate a technical vision and translate it into tangible business outcomes for executive-level audiences. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their relationship to on-premise and hybrid infrastructure. A passion for continuous learning and a track record of mentoring others. Industry certifications such as CCIE, CCDE, or equivalent are highly valued. #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $217,200.00 to $274,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $223,000.00 - $330,300.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $217,200.00 - $315,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. NorthropGrumman Corporate is seeking a full‑time Corporate Software Engineering Director 1 to lead the enterprise‑wide Software Engineering Council/Center of Excellence (CoE) and represent the Software Engineering function at the corporate level. Reporting to the Corporate Enterprise Engineering Senior Director, the Director will shape the vision, strategy, and execution of software engineering across the company, partnering with sector and CIDO leaders to strengthen discipline performance, develop talent, and keep the organization at the forefront of modern software practices and technologies. The qualified candidate must be located within the continental United States near an existing Northrop Grumman facility. This is not a remote position. Job Scope and Responsibilities: Establish a centralized Software Engineering function aligned with the overall enterprise engineering vision. Chair the Software Engineering Leadership Group (SWLG). Lead the Software Engineering Council/CoE, defining strategy, priorities, and working‑group structures in collaboration with sector leadership. Partner with HR, Communications, and sector teams to design and execute a comprehensive change‑management plan. Define a unified talent‑development framework that includes training, tools, career pathways, and certification programs. Work with CIDO to adopt converged processes and tools that support modern software development. Develop and enforce enterprise‑wide software processes and governance that meet both corporate and sector needs. Identify and drive continuous‑process improvements, communicating updates on behalf of the Council/CoE. Establish metrics and data sources to measure software‑engineering execution effectiveness across the enterprise. Benchmark our processes against government, industry, and best‑practice standards. Own the Enterprise Software Principles and Operating Procedures (PrOP). Help the company effectively integrate artificial intelligence into software engineering processes and engineering products/platforms, ensuring AI adoption enhances productivity, quality, and innovation. Escalate critical issues and strategic discussions to the Executive Leadership Team, Enterprise Engineering Leadership Team, and Corporate Technology Council as required. Build strong partnerships with sector leaders and other functional groups, determining objectives, interpreting policies, and ensuring alignment with long‑range planning. Facilitate internal and external engagement at events such as Engineer'sWeek and SW all‑hands. Provide enterprise‑wide expertise on existing capabilities, technologies, and platform interconnections. Brief and influence senior customer executives. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with at least 12 years of software engineering experience OR Master's degree in a STEM field with at least 10 years of software engineering experience. Minimum of 10 years in software engineering management roles (e.g., program IPT lead or functional leadership). Minimum 7 years of systems engineering experience. Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (or higher) in order to be considered and must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to SAP/SAR as a condition of continued employment. Proven record of leading change‑management initiatives. Experience on large‑scale, cross‑sector development programs with integrated workforce operations. Demonstrated ability to lead direct reports and manage teams.Travel is occasional for meetings, events, and customer engagements. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in STEM, MBA, or higher. Current TopSecret/SCI clearance. Familiarity with the NorthropGrumman portfolio. Experience identifying, developing, and integrating strategic technologies and design solutions. Skilled in stakeholder communications, ensuring program information is defined, collected, shared, stored, and retrieved effectively. Demonstrated collaboration across multiple disciplinary areas. Leadership of digital‑transformation or multi‑year initiatives that improve software‑engineering effectiveness. In‑depth knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community processes. Experience spanning multiple NorthropGrumman business units, driving change through initiatives, AOP, and LRSP. Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $336,500.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The application window is expected to close on: **Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received** . **Meet The Team:** Work as part of a world class photonics team on MEMS packaging of optical components and their integration into Cisco's volume transceiver products. Cisco has developed a unique high-volume laser micro-package platform (LaMP) with MEMS-wafers fabricated at a Cisco supplier, specialized assembly and test conducted at in-house designed/developed assembly/test tools and processes that provide a unique opportunity for improvements spanning from design to volume production. This multi-disciplinary position requires an in-depth understanding of MEMS fabrication techniques (bulk micro-machining) as well as more specialized methods for assembly and test of packaged optical components. The ideal candidate will have MEMS production-experience for photonic or sensor applications, familiarity with general semiconductor wafer processing processes and tools, and is proficient with advanced data analysis techniques. Candidates are expected to work closely with Cisco's suppliers as well as Cisco's packaging and test teams to maintain and improve yields, performance, and reliability of critical photonics components by applying structured problem-solving techniques that leverage advanced data collection methods. Qualified candidates are expected to be able to apply advanced problem-solving skills to uncover, root cause and drive corrective action across engineering and manufacturing organizations. **Your Impact:** ● In-depth monitoring of MEMS supplier production performance and quality ● Support suppliers in setting up adequate production monitoring, quality control, problem solving, and continuous improvement practices ● Conduct failure analysis and physical characterization to root cause process and device failure modes ● Lead teams in resolving yield and defectivity issues in the MEMS and LaMP assembly lines ● Collaboration with Cisco experts on yield and performance improvement programs and structure supplier improvement projects to achieve these goals ● Problem solving of critical technical issues during LaMP production, NPI, and early production yield ramp phases ● Drive continuous improvement planning and implementation including validation ● Manage technical aspects of the change control process with the suppliers and internal stakeholders ● Ensure learnings are documented in relevant engineering documentation and institutional knowledge is expanded across the Cisco teams Who You'll Work With: You will be working with the core engineering team responsible for development of Cisco's high volume silicon photonics platform for client optics. You will be part of a dynamic technology development team that works to design devices, processes and tools as part of Cisco' high-volume silicon photonics manufacturing platform. Who You Are: You are an engineer or scientist with experience in one or more of the following areas: MEMS fabrication, semiconductor manufacturing, optical packaging and fiber optic components, electronic assembly and packaging. **Minimum qualification:** ● Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience. ● MEMS fabrication experience is a must. ● Industrial experience is a must **Preferred Qualifications:** ● Cross-functional team management ● High-volume production experience ● Familiarity with fabrication metrology **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $208,600.00 to $287,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $225,000.00 - $374,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $208,600.00 - $330,000.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

A leading defense technology company is looking for a Corporate Software Engineering Director 1 in San Diego, CA. This role involves shaping the vision and strategy of software engineering at the corporate level, leading a centralized function, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates must have extensive experience in software management and a current DOD Secret clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range from $193,800 to $336,500, alongside comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The application window is expected to close on 1/30/2026. This is an onsite role and will require working out of our Carlsbad, CA office location. Meet The Team: Work as part of a world class photonics team on the integration of Cisco's silicon photonics into our automated, high-volume packaging line. Our high-volume packaging line uses in-house designed/developed assembly and test tools and processes that provide a unique opportunity to seek modes of improvement that span from photonic chip design to optical assembly (i.e., integration of fibers, light sources, etc.). Advanced testing methods in combination with extensive data collection allow us to gain insight into interactions between materials and processes that drive improvements in product quality and overall capability of manufacturing technologies. This multi-disciplinary position requires an in-depth understanding of silicon photonics, optics, lasers, single-mode fiber-optics components (fiber arrays, optical multiplexers and demultiplexers, etc.), fiber-optic communications system, single-mode optical-alignment/packaging and advanced data analysis techniques (preferably using SAS jmp). Qualified candidates are expected to be able to apply advanced problem-solving skills to uncover, root cause and drive corrective action across engineering and manufacturing organizations. Your Impact: ● Lead teams in resolving yield and defectivity issues in the line related to final integration of photonic components in high volume manufacturing ● Help define/improve standards and design rules (i.e., design for manufacturing) for assembly of silicon photonics products ● Work with tool and development engineers to fundamentally understand complex interactions that arise when integrating the individual components that comprise silicon photonic based transceivers. ● Build engineering dashboards and monitors to track yields, defectivity and other quality and performances issues to direct efforts to improve optical components packaging tools/process. ● Present finding to team with clear written and verbal communications Who You'll Work With: You will be working with the core engineering team responsible for development of Cisco's high volume silicon photonics platform. You will be part of a dynamic technology development team that works to design processes and tools as part of Cisco's high-volume silicon photonics manufacturing platform. Who You Are: You are an engineer or scientist with experience in one or more of the following areas: fiber optic transceivers, optics, optical packaging and fiber optic components. Minimum Qualifications: ● Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience. ● Demonstrated experience in one of the following: fiber optic transceivers, optics, optical packaging and fiber optic components. ● Industrial experience Preferred Qualifications: ● Advanced problem-solving skills. ● High-volume production experience is a plus ● Optical transceiver design/test experience is a plus ● Laser fabrication experience is a plus Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:The starting salary range posted for this position is $148,800.00 to $212,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $168,800.00 - $277,400.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $148,800.00 - $248,200.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Development Manager to join our real estate development team based in San Diego, CA. The Development Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting multiple ground-up projects throughout all phases of development. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual with a background in development to contribute to the success of high-profile real estate ventures. Responsibilities: Support the Development/Construction Managers and project team to facilitate the successful execution of multifamily, mixed-use, life science, and other various asset types of ground-up development projects. Assist in the preparation and management of project schedules, budgets, and reports. Collaborate with Acquisition Team to conduct feasibility studies, market assessments, and financial modeling. Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to ensure project objectives are met within established parameters. Assist in the acquisition of entitlements, permits, and approvals from regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions. Participate in project meetings, site visits, and inspections to monitor progress and address any issues or concerns. Prepare and distribute project documentation, reports and presentations as needed. Support the procurement process by soliciting bids, reviewing proposals, and assisting with negotiating contracts. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to project activities, expenses, and correspondence. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Development Manager or senior management. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in architecture, real estate development, or engineering. Minimum of 8 years of experience in real estate development, or a similar role, preferably 10+ years of experience Strong understanding of the development process, including entitlements, design, permitting, and construction. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools and applications. Self-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy. **Knowledge of local zoning regulations, building codes, and permitting requirements in the San Diego area is preferred Pay Range$180,000-$200,000 USD About Lincoln Property Company Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-used properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln's combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 562 million square feet of commercial space. In addition to providing third-party real estate services, Lincoln has completed over 164 million square feet of development since its inception in 1965 and has another $19.5 billion currently under construction or in the pipeline. For more information, visit: ************ All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. By submitting your information or resume in response to this opportunity, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled in accordance with the companies privacy policy. Lincoln Property Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by Lincoln Property Company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Lincoln Property Company will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. At this time, we are not working with any agencies.

The application window is expected to close on 1/30/2026. This is an onsite role and will require working out of our Carlsbad, CA office location. Meet the Team As a Photonic Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing/supporting the next generation component and packaging platform for Cisco's Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuits and chipsets. As a key member of the platform development team that is responsible for developing photonic components, tools and processes, you'll devise, develop and execute engineering-test processes supporting novel optical components to be used in Cisco's silicon photonics product offerings. Your Impact Design, Develop and Support Devise, develop, build and perform engineering tests to support Cisco's silicon photonics co-packaged optics platform. Perform failure analysis on optical components and assemblies Resolve issues using structured problem-solving methodologies Recommend and implement test/assembly/process improvements, including cycle time reduction and automation of system to minimize required operator time and intervention Diagnostics Development & Lifecycle Management Support specialized testing needs to verify performance of new components, processes, and tools from development to production to ensure successful integration of new platform technologies Devise and perform complex tests needed during FA as part of development and continuous improvement Apply data analytics leveraging AI/ML for proactive problem detection and resolution Collaboration & Team Development Partner with hardware, software, manufacturing teams to ensure alignment and successful program delivery. Develop and execute project plans with predictability, quality and velocity. Collaborate and travel to assure successful product deployment across a global environment Minimum Qualifications Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience. Experience with photonic test Preferred Qualifications C# and SQL skills highly desired Experience in hardware/software automation of photonics assembly/test. Data analysis (SQL/JMP) in a semiconductor production environment Knowledge of photonics, fiber optics and semiconductor lasers Ability to travel internationally occasionally Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:The starting salary range posted for this position is $128,200.00 to $162,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $140,800.00 - $210,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $128,200.00 - $186,700.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

**Engineering Product Manager - Enterprise Security** Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back. **Job Summary:** As a Principal Product Manager for Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), you will define and deliver the core SIEM capabilities that security teams depend on to detect, investigate, and respond to threats. You will serve as a technical leader and customer advocate, driving the product roadmap through deep engagement with practitioners, detection engineers, and security leaders across industries. This role requires a blend of technical depth, domain expertise, and a passion for working directly with customers. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, UX, threat research, and field teams to bring customer-driven features to life and ensure Splunk ES continues to lead the SIEM market. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Technical Product Leadership** : Lead the design and delivery of sophisticated SIEM capabilities - including triage and investigation workflow, and automation and response integrations. + **Customer Engagement:** Act as the voice of the customer by engaging directly with enterprise security teams to understand operational workflows, sophisticated SOCs, and investigation/response challenges. Build long-term relationships with power users, security architects, and CISOs. + **End-to-End Use Case Ownership** : Drive analyst-centric workflows for threat detection, triage, investigation, and response. Ensure seamless integration across the Splunk security portfolio, including SOAR, SAA, and AI/ML features. + **Cross-Functional Collaboration** : Partner with Engineering and UX on technical design and delivery. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Support, and Customer Success to ensure alignment on messaging, enablement, and customer adoption. + **Data-Driven Decision Making** : Use telemetry, usage analytics, and feedback loops to prioritize investments and measure success. + **Competitive & Market Intelligence** : Stay ahead of market trends, customer needs, and competitor moves. Translate those insights into product opportunities and strategic differentiators. + **Evangelism and Thought Leadership** : Represent Splunk at customer briefings, webinars, industry events, and threat research discussions. Champion customer use cases and influence internal partners with real-world context. **What We're Looking For:** + **Security Operations Expertise** : Proven experience in security operations, with a deep understanding of threat detection, incident response, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems. + **Proven Product Management Experience** : Extensive experience in product management roles, preferably within the cybersecurity domain, demonstrating a track record of successful execution to bring security products to market. + **Strong Customer Orientation** : Skilled at working directly with technical customers, understanding their environment, and translating needs into actionable requirements. + **Excellent Communication Skills** : Able to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences - from detection engineers and architects to executive partners. + **Execution and Ownership** : Strong organizational skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. + **Preferred** : Familiarity with Splunk platform capabilities (e.g., Search Processing Language, data onboarding, dashboards, data models) and technical expertise around Splunk Security portfolio (e.g., Enterprise Security, SOAR, SAA, TIM, UBA). **Why Join Splunk?** At Splunk, we're solving the world's most ambitious problems in data and security. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, transparency, and impact. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work, to try new things, and to challenge the status quo in pursuit of excellence. **By joining the team, you'll** + **Lead in the Industry** : Develop the future of SIEM by building innovative capabilities that address real-world investigation and response challenges. + **Make a Global Impact** : Help thousands of organizations around the world better defend themselves from evolving cyber threats + **Grow Your Career** : Access outstanding opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and leadership development in a constantly evolving space. + **Be You, With Us** : Thrive in a people-first culture that prioritizes diversity, flexibility, and work-life balance. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $191,400.00 to $281,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $191,400.00 - $323,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $176,100.00 - $287,900.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Join Cisco's Process & Automation group and revolutionize optics manufacturing! We're seeking a dynamic Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and optimize our automated optics assembly processes. You'll be instrumental in establishing robust, repeatable process capability, expanding production capacity through scalable solutions, and ensuring exceptional quality that consistently surpasses product and process standards. Your expertise will directly accelerate new product introduction (NPI) success, drive production efficiency, and uphold our unwavering commitment to excellence in optics manufacturing. You will champion the design, development, and optimization of high-precision, automated assembly processes for wafer and module-level optical packaging. Engineer and refine robust assembly methodologies, ensuring high repeatability, scalability, and yield. Establish and optimize machine recipes and process parameters for prototype, pilot, and engineering test builds. Systematically identify and resolve process issues using 8D methodology and statistical analysis, driving root-cause solutions for sustained quality improvements. Design and implement Design of Experiments (DOE) to increase process capability and enable efficient scaling. You'll also specify, procure, and qualify custom assembly fixtures and tooling, and qualify in-house pilot assembly lines for high-volume production release. Bring up and manage contract manufacturers, orchestrating process transfer, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze and refine manufacturing workflows, targeting bottlenecks, cost reduction, and improved cycle times through lean manufacturing practices. Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation to standardize quality, and conduct process risk assessments, implementing mitigation strategies for robust, high-quality outputs. **Required Qualifications** + Consistent record in improving manufacturing capability (process development), capacity (volume scaling), and quality (yield/reliability). + Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured engineering approach to driving process improvements + Bachelors + 5 years of related experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience, or PhD + 0 years of related experience + Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to convey sophisticated technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. + Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects from initiation to completion. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies for scaling capacity and quality. + Direct experience with new product introduction (NPI), successful transfer to high-volume manufacturing, and supporting + Familiarity with high-volume contract manufacturing environments and supporting remote operations. + Experience in bringing up and managing contract manufacturers. + Experience in optics or photonics manufacturing including active alignment methods. + Strong understanding of machine vision, controls, and sensors as applied to automated assembly systems. + Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP or equivalent). **Work Environment** + Onsite at our Carlsbad, CA facility. + Occasional travel to contract manufacturing partners may be required. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $122,000.00 to $172,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $135,800.00 - $222,400.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $122,000.00 - $197,900.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Mechanic 3 or 4 - Structures join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at MCAS Miramar, CA. The selected individual will perform duties as part of a Contract Field Team (CFT) responsible for depot-level modifications performed at Department of Navy (DoN) locations. **** NOTE: This position may be filled as an Aircraft Mechanic 3 or Aircraft Mechanic 4 depending on the selected candidate's qualifications. Job Description: This role is responsible for installing and modifying structural aircraft components and composite parts, ensuring precise fit and adhering to strict tolerances. Your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Installing detail parts such as shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, and patches. Modifying major structural components (ribs, stiffeners, longerons, straps, skins) and composite assemblies using shop aids. Applying expert knowledge of bonding practices, procedures, and layouts to achieve exact fits, especially where critical surface contours, edge distances, or coordinated dimensions and tolerances to 0.005” must be maintained. Completing all bonding operations with ingenuity to determine the most efficient fabrication and assembly methods. Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and structure repair manuals, including understanding symbols, flags, and general notes. Identifying aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders. Using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and standard scales. Demonstrating extensive and recent experience with tools including drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter. Being familiar with a variety of aircraft materials, including aluminum, steel, titanium, plastic, and advanced composites. Verifying application and condition of installed Low Observable (LO) materials for conformity to specifications, determining material and time required for repairs, and making corrections or reinstallations as needed. Setting up and operating various types of material testers and mixers. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required to safely perform job tasks. Must be willing to provide temporary support to our other CFT locations at MCAS Beaufort, MCAS Cherry Point, and NAS Lemoore should the need arise. Must be able to clearly document completed maintenance, parts tags, logs/records, parts requests, etc. Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, HazMat handling procedures, and all training and certification requirements. Ability to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year. Additionally, all team members will perform other duties as part of a CFT responsible for depot level modifications performed at customer locations. As part of the CFT, members are expected to assist in other technical disciplines as requested by Team Leads or management. Basic Qualifications: Aircraft Mechanic 3: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 4 years of applied / related experience and / or additional education. Aircraft Mechanic 4: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 6 years of applied / related experience and / or additional education. Proficient in reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc. Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company. Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting item weighing up to 50 pounds, and working overhead. Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment. Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start. Must have the ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements. Preferred Qualifications: DoD Intermediate level sheet metal/structures/airframes experience, or commercial/industry equivalent. MOU/Depot or Contract Field Team experience with complex aircraft modifications or aircraft reset experience. F-35 or F-22 Fighter aircraft experience with LO coating removal, application, and repair. Experience and working knowledge with F-35 sustainment tools; Product Data Manager. Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license. (PDM), JSF Data Library (JDL), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS). Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.