Aerospace Jobs in San Diego, CA
Aerospace jobs in San Diego are in high demand, concentrated in Kearny Mesa, Miramar, and the Sorrento Valley corridor across defense systems, satellite technology, and unmanned aircraft sectors. Employers hiring right now include Chromalloy, Burns & McDonnell, and Amentum. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Security Officer Aerospace Company Enhanced Part Time
Overview
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader.
As a Security Officer Aerospace Company Enhanced Part Time in San Diego, CA, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.
Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
How This Role Works:
- Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
- Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.
This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.
Responsibilities:
- Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
- Monitor access-control points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor and contractor records, and follow site procedures for restricted areas.
- Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; promptly notify appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around access points, business areas, and the perimeter, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns.
- Help to deter unauthorized access by following established entry, exit, visitor-management, and material-control procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
- Access control/badge experience is preferred.
- A guard card or license is preferred.
- A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Why Join Us:
- Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
- Career Growth: Clear path to full-time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.
- Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real-time shift visibility and claiming.
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked; 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments (unused vacation is only paid out where required by law).
- Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through our perks program.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1725575
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Aerospace Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a aerospace job in San Diego?
Focus your search on San Diego's defense and aerospace corridor running through Kearny Mesa, Miramar, and Sorrento Valley, where the highest concentration of employers operates. Defense contractors, satellite manufacturers, and unmanned systems companies drive most local hiring. Candidates with hands-on propulsion, avionics, or systems integration experience stand out, and familiarity with DoD program requirements gives a real edge in this market.
Which companies hire aerospaces in San Diego?
Companies currently hiring aerospaces in San Diego include Chromalloy, Burns & McDonnell, and Amentum, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Diego's aerospace employer base skews heavily toward defense contractors and advanced systems integrators, with a strong secondary cluster of commercial satellite and UAV technology firms.
Are there remote aerospace jobs in San Diego?
Yes, though aerospace roles are less remote-friendly than most industries given the hands-on, hardware-intensive nature of the work. About 100% of aerospace openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, largely in program management, systems engineering analysis, and technical writing roles. Physical testing, integration, and lab-based positions remain on-site.
How can I get a aerospace job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Diego is a technician or manufacturing associate role with one of the area's defense or UAV contractors in Kearny Mesa or Miramar, which regularly hire candidates with associate degrees or vocational training. Internship pipelines through San Diego State University and UC San Diego feed directly into local employers. Obtaining a security clearance early, even at the basic level, significantly expands available openings.
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