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Engineer

Actalent
Santa Barbara, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026

Engineering Opportunities – Multiple Openings

Design | R&D | Manufacturing | Quality

Location: Ventura County, CA

Job Type: Contract‑to‑Hire

Workplace Type: Fully Onsite


Description

Engineers within Design, R&D, Manufacturing, or Quality and are looking to get to work ASAP, this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced production environment.

Actalent is a global engineering and sciences services company that partners with leading Aerospace and Medical Device organizations throughout Ventura County. Our teams support established industry leaders such as Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Amgen, as well as innovative startup companies working on cutting‑edge technology.

Actalent offers a streamlined interview process, allowing qualified candidates to move quickly and begin work as soon as possible.


Experience Level

Mid-Level – Expert Level

(Open to candidates with engineering backgrounds in Design, R&D, Manufacturing, or Quality)


Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and specific plan terms. If eligible, benefits for this role may include:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre‑tax & Roth options)
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
  • Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Please apply here— qualified candidates will be contacted by Jack from Actalent to begin the process.


Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $35 - $75

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